Brushing Up on Dental Health with Zututh

Hello!  Hello!  I was just finishing up a follow-up appointment with Fido back there.  We were just about to discuss his dental hygiene habits and you are more than welcome to join in the conversation. 

So, tell me...how often do you brush your teeth?  Are you getting the hard to reach places?  What's that?  How would you know if you are NOT getting the hard to reach places?  Great question!  My answer:

Also known as Halitosis, Doggie Breath is caused by bacteria growing from food particles caught between the teeth. Regular tooth-brushings are a great solution to keeping Doggie Breath at bay and preventing other dental health issues like gingivitis and/or periodontal disease.

Why It's Important to Prevent Periodontal Disease

That growing bacteria mentioned above can secrete toxins that can damage kidney, cardiac, and brain tissue.  Many veterinarians think the bacterial colonies can also spread through the bloodstream and accumulate within the heart valves, kidneys and liver causing illnesses like heart disease and diabetes.

How Can You Prevent Periodontal Disease

Well, for one thing you can brush your teeth!  I highly recommend it and it is never too late to start.

If you have never brushed your teeth before, it may take a little while to get used to it.  Your mom or dad can introduce a toothbrush to you slowly; my Ma let me lick some yummy beef-flavored toothpaste off my very first toothbrush, so I could feel the bristles on my tongue.  After a while, she would brush a couple of my teeth and give me praise.  Then she finally was able to brush all my teeth, starting with those hard to reach back molars and working her way to the front teeth.

But now I have an electric toothbrush like Ma and Daddy-dog.  It's a Zututh Breeze and it is made specifically for dogs.  It may take a bit longer to get used to the vibrating toothbrush; it has for me.  I am still trying to adjust to it for a full brushing.  Right now, I use my Zututh Breeze electric toothbrush as both an electric AND manual toothbrush.

I recommend a Zututh toothbrush (either electric or manual) and here is why:

Why a Zututh Toothbrush

Both the Zututh Breeze (electric) and the Classic Zututh (manual) were designed by an oral surgeon to adapt to the unique arrangement of a dog's teeth.  Zututh's "Z" shaped brush allows dog owners, veterinarians and groomers to reach the upper back molars easily and more effectively.  

Zututh can also be used on other teeth, but the focus is the difficult-to-reach areas that are more prone to tartar build-up.  Zututh's two-tandem brush cleans more teeth at once, therefore decreasing brushing time.  Zututh's handle is thicker to allow for an easier, sturdier grip.  (courtesy of Zututh.com)

Zututh for a Happy, Healthy New Year

It is estimated that 80 percent of dogs have periodontal disease by the age of two. You don't want to be one of those dogs, do you?  Of course not.  You want to stay healthy so you can live a long and happy life.

As Dr. Oz the Terrier, I suggest that we say goodbye to Doggie Breath and keep ourselves healthy by brushing our teeth.  Ask Santa Paws to put a Zututh toothbrush in your Christmas stocking.  You'll be so happy (and healthy) you did!

Review Disclaimer:  I did not receive any monetary compensation for this review.  I was given a free Zututh Breeze electric toothbrush to review.  The opinions in this review are my own and not influenced by any outsider. I receive no additional benefits for talking about the product or company.