Posts Tagged ‘Oravet Dental Hygiene Chews’

The pet industry is a multibillion dollar industry, with a lot of pet products that help and keep our pets comfortable and happy.  Quite frequently, I am asked for recommendations from my clients pertaining to new products out there for their pets.  With that thought in mind, and since you may want to get them something for Valentine’s Day, I have compiled a list of eight products and toys that I think are worthy for consideration to keep your pet happy, safe, and entertained.

Zylkene:  This is a product that helps pets cope when facing unusual and unpredictable situations or before occasions such as a change in a normal environment.  It is made from the milk protein, casein, that promotes relaxation.  I have seen it work on both cats and dogs on several scenarios, like introducing a new pet or bringing in a new baby to the family.  It is nonmedicinal, so it is very safe. This product is available at our office.

The Furminator Comb:  This is a rugged comb that removes any coat that has shed from the pet’s skin.  The normal hair cycle is 4 to 6 weeks, so using this comb weekly will help remove the undercoat which causes the majority of the shedding problem.  So in time there is reduced shedding. These are available online.

Oravet Dental Hygiene Chews:  A brand new product out there that will be available in March is the Oravet Dental Hygiene Chews.  They are dental chews that contain Delmopinol which works to loosen and dislodge plaque to help it break away from the teeth.  It then forms a barrier to help protect agains bacteria that leads to the plaque and calculus buildup.  This leads to fresher and cleaner breath which makes the pet and owner happy. We will have this at our office when it is available in March.

Pill Pockets:  Some pets despise having their owners shove down an antibiotic, so this is a product that aids in getting your pet to take it.  It hides the pill in a tasty treat, so your pet is happy.  It is a healthier alternative to using human foods and comes in several flavors with less calories, less sodium and less fat. These are also available online.

Nexguard and Bravecto:  These are chewable beef flavored tablets that kill fleas and ticks before they lay eggs.  They both work very rapidly and have very few sides effects.  The difference between the two is that the Nexguard is given monthly and the Bravecto controls the fleas and ticks for 12 weeks.  Nexguard is safe to be given to puppies as young as 8 weeks, while the Bravecto is recommended to only be used on dogs 6 months and older. These are available in our office.

Kong Toys:  These toys are made of durable rubber in a variety of formulas to provide dogs and appropriate way to fulfill their chewing habits.  By chewing on them, they can help keep your dogs jaws strong and teeth white.  Some are made to slow down eating and provide a vice when the owner is away. Here is the website, but they are available multiple places online.

Kong Cushion:  This was formerly known as the Boobooloon.  It is a blown up device that provides better relaxation and comfort for pets during recovery from surgeries, injuries, and rashes.  This gives the pet better range of motion than the old type of e-collar. These are also available multiple places online.

Capilex:  Nothing is worse than stepping barefoot in a freshly hacked-up hairball from your cat.  Most petroleum-based products such as Laxatone just moves the hairball out of the intestine.  Capilex is a whey based product that controls the hairball by breaking down the hairball, allowing the previously trapped food in the hairball to be digested, and made nutritionally available to your cat.  The hair is then naturally passed in the stool, with fewer hairball.  Capilex does not require a diet change or rely on fiber for its effect, so you can feed the diet that is best for your cat. This is available in our office.

The pet industry is constantly evolving, so some of these products and items may come and go.  If you have a question or comment, or wish to purchase any of the above items, please don’t hesitate but give us a call.