Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth Is Essential, But Hellish. This Vet-Approved Powder Can Make It Easier.

Lost the toothbrushing battle with your dog or cat? Vets say you can add this plaque-reducing powder to their food.

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Neglecting dogs’ and cats’ dental health can lead to periodontal disease and even heart and kidney problems via bacteria that enters the bloodstream through the mouth. So it can feel crushing as a pet parent to deal with a fur child who absolutely loathes having their teeth brushed. Luckily, if tooth brushing does cause inordinate stress to your pet, you can try alternative tooth care methods, Dr. Nicole Savageau, a veterinarian with mobile pet service The Vets, explained in previous HuffPost reporting.

One option that’s beloved by reviewers is ProDen’s Plaque Off dental powder for cats and dogs. By sprinkling some of the powder on your pet’s normal meals, the product helps prevent the formation of new plaque and softens existing tartar, according to the brand.

The power is an easy add to your pet’s daily routine that invests in their continued health and wellbeing. It also “saves me time AND money that would go towards future vet bills for tooth extraction and special prescription diets,” wrote a reviewer.

″[I] can say with confidence that it’s worth every penny,” echoed one person, Jen.