7 Human Foods That Can Improve Your Dog or Cat’s Dental Health

Over 80% of dogs and cats have dental disease by age three, and many pets want nothing to do with toothbrushes or dental scaling. In this video, I’m sharing 7 human foods that can help support your dog or cat’s dental health naturally. These foods may help scrape away plaque, massage the gums, support fresher breath, and give your pet added nutritional value at the same time.

I cover raw meaty beef bones, chicken gizzards, chicken hearts, crunchy vegetables like carrots and celery, raw chicken necks, chicken feet, and parsley. Some of these foods work by giving your dog or cat something firm, chewy, and abrasive to work on, which may help reduce tartar buildup. Others bring added benefits such as taurine, CoQ10, collagen, glucosamine, chondroitin, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory plant compounds.

I also go over the important cautions, including why bones and necks should be raw, why chewing should be supervised, and why size matters for safety. If your dog or cat resists brushing, these natural dental food options may be worth trying. Watch to see which foods may best fit your pet and support healthier teeth and gums.