It's Our 2nd Blogiversary! To Celebrate, Let's Talk Teeth!


Today is a special day here...it's our second Blogiversary! Wow! Time sure does fly when we are having fun! First up, the kids and I want to thank all of our Bloggerville, Facebook, and Twitter friends, both two-and four-legged, who read, follow, and share our blog! You guys are great, and it is so wonderful to be part of this amazing pet community! I enjoy reading your comments and visiting your blogs and reading about your beautiful furkids as well. It's a connection I hope we will share and enjoy for many years to come! 

For today's topic, let's talk about teeth (just like I did for my very first blog post two years ago)! February is National Pet Dental Health Month and veterinarians may visit Pets Need Dental Care, Too site and order a free Pet Health Campaign Kit that includes reminder cards, oral health pet guides, and giveaways, so be sure to share the link with your vet! 

While we should tend to our pet's dental health all year long, this month is a very good time to review our pet's dental health regime. 
  • Do you brush your pet's teeth?
  • Do you do frequent checks of your dog's mouth?
  • Do you give your dog dental treats or bones to chew on?  
  • Do you have your vet check their teeth during visits?
Here is a great video from the American Veterinary Medical Association with tips on brushing pets' teeth and how to detect any signs of dental issues or gum disease.


Now, it's brushing time for the FiveSibes™! While there are several types of "brushing," including soft finger brushes (our choice), traditional pet toothbrushes, and dental cleansing pads, it's important to tend to our pet's oral health. There are also a variety of flavors of toothpaste to choose from. Our Sibes' favorite - mint!

 Ready, Kids??? Time to brush!


 
Tasting the toothpaste!


Open up and say, "ahhhhh..."


Yummy minty flavor.


 
 Don't forget to check the gums!


Sibe smiles, everypup!


Flash those pearly whites!


And keep smiling and brushing!


Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    Wow, mom says thanks for the info on the importance of dental care. She told us that she doesn't want us to need false teeth like hers!

    Mocha Barney, Ashley Pumpernickel and Winniechurchill

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  2. Teddy BearFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:01 AM

    Happy Blogiversary and thank you for the great post.:) We love those pearly whites.:)

    Love,
    Teddy Bear & Sierra

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  3. HoundDogMomFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:40 AM

    Happy 2nd Blog anniversary and a great post. We recently started brushing the hounds teeth. Amiee loves it but the others not so much. I just recently gave them Bully sticks for the first time. I was major impressed with how these took the tarter off their teeth. Especially the back ones. They know get one bully stick a week and it has done wonders for their teeth and gums. Sniffs, The HoundDogs

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:08 AM

    Thanks for reminding me!!!

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  5. ScooterFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:00 AM

    Wow, congrats on your 2 year blogiversary! Isn't Blogville the most wonderful place ever?!? We've had a lot of fun together. Great info about the teeth. I get mine brushed with chicken flavored paste and Mom uses PlaqClnz too. Great pix of all of your pearly whites! :)
    Grr and Woof,
    Sarge, COP

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  6. SissySeesFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    Because Sissy is allergic to corn, beef, chicken, venision, pork... I need to get back on the task of trying to find a pet toothpaste she can use... Thanks for the reminder.

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  7. Frankie Furter and ErnieFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:34 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR SECOND BLOGIVERSARY!!!

    Ernie and I BOTH get our teefs brushed with CHICKEN Flavored Teefs paste. We LIKE it. AND we use PlaqClnz TOO. THAT stuffs is grrrreat.

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  8. BassetmommaFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Happy 2nd Blogiversary!! Thanks for the reminder to brush Fred and Glorias teeth!

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  9. Angels Amber and Max DaWeenie and MomFebruary 23, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Hey....Hap-Pee Blogiversary!!!! After lookin at your pearly whites, I think I need to go to the dentist!

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  10. ♥♥ The OP Pack ♥♥February 23, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Happy Blogaveersary - you have a great blog, always so informative, like today. Mom keeps trying to brush our teeth, but we can't say we like it very much.

    Woos - Phantom, Thunder, Ciara, and Lightning

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  11. OskarFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    Happy blogoversary to all of you!

    I have to tell you that my mom person has neglected my dental care, but after reading this post, she says she is going to get me a brush & some past tomorrow...I'm not sure how I feel about that, but I guess if it keeps me healthy then that's a good thing.

    Nubbin wiggles,
    Oskar

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  12. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    Happy Blogoversary #2! :D

    Y'all do have such very white smiles :)

    Hurray for healthy teeth! :D

    Waggin at ya,
    Roo

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  13. TimberLoveFebruary 23, 2012 at 12:32 PM

    Happy blogiversary huskerboos!!!!

    RA, Isis & Nanuk

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    happy anniversary to you all!
    we love to read from you every day.
    wish you fun in many,many more years of blogging.
    we hope,that chloes snooty feels better.
    have a wonderfull weekend
    sam and buddy and mommy anni

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  15. Brian's Home BlogFebruary 23, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Happy Blogoversary gang!!!

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  16. SusanFebruary 23, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Hi! Love reading your blog, and just wanted to let you know I've given you the Versatile Blogger Award! Check out my February 23rd blog for more details!

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  17. DebbieFebruary 23, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    I use a bath glove to brush my dogs teeth, then wash it and micro it for 30 seconds to kill any bacteria...They like it better then anything else

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  18. White Dog BlogFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Happy Blogoversary! We hope to share you insight, wisdom and adventures for years to come.

    Thanks for the important dental health care reminder. Not only is it vital to prevent decay, tooth loss, and gum disease but mouth bacterias are also linked to heart illness as well.

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  19. Two French BulldogsFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Happee Blogaversary

    Benny & Lily

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  20. Boss Mare EventingFebruary 23, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Happy Blogaversary! I always do a dental check but have never brushed...maybe I should look into this!

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  21. Kari in AlaskaFebruary 23, 2012 at 11:24 PM

    Happy Blogaversary

    Stop on by for a visit
    Kari
    http://dogisgodinreverse.com

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  22. snoopy@snoopysdogblogFebruary 24, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    OOOH!! Happy Blogaversary guys!! :)

    Loving those pearly whites - great for the camera!!

    Have a fun day

    Your pal Snoopy :)

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  23. Jack & MooFebruary 24, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Look at all those pearly white Sibe smiles! Beawootiful!

    We don't brush daily, but we have plenty of good stuff to chew on. Mom checks our toofers & gums all the time. Our vet thinks our toofers & gums look great!

    thanks fur the great info - we were surprized woo pups like mint best - we thought the chicken flavored paste sounded good!

    jack & moo

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  24. 2browndawgsFebruary 24, 2012 at 4:05 PM

    Happy 2nd Blogiversary to you!

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  25. The ThugletsFebruary 26, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Happy 2nd Blogversary! Sorry we are so late.
    Love the advice about teethies and all the great photos. You make great models! We have never sen finger brushes.
    Big nose pokes
    The Thugletsx

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