4 Legger All Natural Dental Vegan Tooth Powder for Dogs 85g
MINT FRESH ALL NATURAL DENTAL POWDER SAFE & NON-TOXIC VEGAN TOOTHPASTE ALTERNATIVE
Brushing your dog's teeth is the gold standard for oral dental care!
Gel and spray oral care solutions can often rely on alcohol that can dry the mouth and gums and destroy beneficial bacteria. These shortcuts just aren't safe long term. 4-Legger didn't want artificial sweeteners, fluoride, alcohol, artificial flavours and colors in our dog's mouth. So, 4 legger went back basics - nothing artificial or synthetic - just good old fashioned ingredients that safely work to naturally improve your dog's oral hygiene.
So 4-Legger's Dental Powder has only 3 ingredients and none are fillers - a combination of sea salt and sodium bicarbonate (those make up the greater part of the product) and a very small percentage of Peppermint essential oil.
There is just a tiny amount of salt as it is needed to stimulate the salivary glands which releases a dog’s own enzymes to fight germs and bacteria which is the job of the sea salt. The sodium bicarbonate is alkaline and creates an unfavorable environment for bacteria and is also a whitener. The peppermint essential oil is a natural anti-inflammatory and helps soothe and cool the gums as well as kill certain types of bacteria.
Regularly brushing your dog's teeth with sea salt, baking soda and peppermint is a safe and natural way to ensure strong teeth and gums, break down plaque build-up, and protect against bad breath.
The Ingredients
Sea salt is packed with minerals (calcium, magnesium, silicon, phosphorus, sodium, nickel, iodine & iron) that strengthens gums, and neutralizes acids. Sea salt also increases the production of saliva allowing your dog's natural antibacterials to safeguard their enamel!
Baking Soda, or pure sodium bicarbonate is highly alkaline, and because of this it creates an environment that is not favorable to bacteria while neutralizing acids in the mouth (acids cause tooth decay and dental cavities). For centuries baking soda has worked to naturally whiten teeth and freshen breath. It's abrasive enough to wash your dog's teeth of oral plaque without deteriorating their tooth enamel.
Peppermint Essential Oil makes your dog's breath minty fresh and is extremely effective at killing anaerobic bacteria, they type of bacteria that thrive in a low oxygen environment such as the mouth - protecting your dog's mouth from gum disease.
Summary as follows:
- 4 Legger fresh mint dental powder is a safe and non-toxic alternative to dog toothpaste.
- Cruelty Free
- Vegan
- Biodegradable
- Safe & Non-Toxic
- Made in the USA
- 85g bottle
4-Legger recommend putting a very small amount in your palm, using a damp piece of medical gauze (or similar) over your finger to dab it up and gently rub along the upper and lower gum lines. When you see more saliva, that’s all you need. If a dog has some type of medical condition that restricts sodium, then get the ok from your veterinarian.
If you are using a toothbrush - wet toothbrush and apply dental powder. Lift your dog's muzzle to gently brush teeth and gums. When done - give reward!
Tips: Start with a few quick brushes of the front teeth and slowly add to the routine until you get all of their teeth!
Selecting A Safe and Non-Toxic Dog Toothpaste
In 2016, 4-Legger set out to develop a safe oral care and dental hygiene solution free from artificial sweeteners, fluoride, alcohol, artificial flavors, and colours. They looked at a lot of dog toothpaste products including other options such as water additives and gels, developing a list of ingredients that we didn't want in our dog's mouths. 4-Legger then went back to the basics using the principles of canine anatomy and physiology to create a product that would stimulate a dog’s natural ability to release enzymes found in their saliva to combat germs and bacteria in their mouth. Using time-tested all-natural ingredients to effectively and safely enhance your dog's oral hygiene include: Baking soda, salt, and high quality peppermint essential oil.
- Baking Soda is highly alkaline, and because of this it creates an environment that is not favorable to bacteria while also neutralizing acids in the mouth which cause tooth decay and dental cavities. For centuries baking soda has worked to naturally whiten teeth and freshen breath. It's just abrasive enough to clean your dog's teeth of oral plaque without deteriorating their tooth enamel.
- Sea Salt is packed with minerals (calcium, magnesium, silicon, phosphorus, sodium, nickel, iodine & iron) that reduce inflammation, strengthen gums, and neutralize acids while being abrasive enough to clean but not damage the tooth enamel. Sea salt also increases the production of saliva allowing your dog's natural enzymes and antibacterials to safeguard their enamel while fighting germs and bacteria. Our sea salt is ground into a very fine powder to prevent it from irritating the gums and being overly abrasive on the teeth.
- High Quality Peppermint Essential Oil makes your dog's breath minty fresh and is extremely effective at killing anaerobic bacteria, the type of bacteria that thrives in a low oxygen environment such as the mouth - protecting your dog's mouth from gum disease. Peppermint is also very cooling and will help soothe red and irritated gums.
When 4-Legger showcased their Dental Powder at the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association Conference, the veterinarians attending fell in love with it! They had many coming over to talk to them and loved the simple principle of the product based on canine physiology. Subsequently, many veterinarians in the US now recommend and stock it in their own veterinary practices.
With many products on the market disrupting the balance of beneficial bacteria in the mouth, our product works to stimulate your dog's own natural ability to release enzymes through salivation to fight germs and bacteria and help stave off plaque and gum disease.
So give your dog a healthy smile with 4-Legger Dental Tooth Powder!
Sea Salt, Baking Soda (USP Sodium Bicarbonate), Peppermint Essential Oil
SUMMARY OF UK DELIVERY INFORMATION (Please note that the delivery time is from the date of dispatch and not from the date your order has been placed)
Orders under £44.99 (and under 3.5kg)
Customers have the option of :-
- Shipping with Royal Mail Tracked 48 (typically 2 days but can take 4 days) at £3.49
- Shipping with Royal Mail Tracked 24 (1-2 days) at £4.99.
- Shipping with DPD Next Day Courier service at £7.99 [see below for exceptions] (please note this is a next day service, but from time to time this can take 2 days)
- Saturday delivery - with DPD £9.99
Orders over £44.99 (and less than 3.5kg) are sent free of charge using Royal Mail 48 Tracked. There is however the option to upgrade to Royal Mail Tracked 24 for £1.49 or use a DPD Courier at £4.99
Orders over £130 will be sent with DPD or Royal Mail Tracked 24 if in the Highlands & Islands, Isle of Man, Scilly Isles, Channel Islands, Northern Ireland)
Click & Collect - free You are welcome to collect your order from our offices at Northwich, Cheshire (CW9 7TN). Office hours are typically 9.00 – 4.30 but often we are here later, so it is recommended to ring ahead. Tel: 01565 745463.
Orders over 3.5kg will need to be send with DPD as we are unable to ship heavy items with Royal Mail. DPD will attract an additional shipping charges – see below for more information.
Please be advised that during busier periods, such as Christmas and Black Friday, parcel deliveries may take longer to be delivered.
DPD Courier: All orders over 3.5kg will be shipped via DPD as follows:-.
- UK Mainland, next working weekday delivery is £7.99
- UK Mainland, Saturday Delivery is £9.99
- Special UK Postcodes* two-working day service is £16.99 [* Special UK Postcodes include Highlands Islands, Isle of Wight as follows: AB36-AB38, AB55-AB56, FK17-FK21, IV1-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW 1-14, PA21-PA40, PH19-PH26, PH49-50, PO31-PO41)
- UK Offshore, including the Scottish Islands (HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1) £16.99
- Northern Ireland - £15.49
- Isle of Man - £16.99
- Scilly Islands, Channel Islands - £22.75
We are currently unable to ship to the Republic of Ireland with DPD Courier.
General Rules for DPD
Under normal circumstances, all orders placed before 1.30pm will be dispatched the same working day. Orders placed after 1.30pm will be dispatched on the following working day. Orders placed after 1.30pm on a Friday will be dispatched on the following Monday for delivery on Tuesday (or Wednesday for UK special postcodes). This also applies to orders received after 1.30pm on a Thursday.
Saturdays, Sundays and all Bank & Public Holidays are classed as non-working days and orders will be dispatched on the next working day.
Your order will be fully trackable, and you will receive a text and email (if supplied) when your order has been dispatched, and on the day of delivery you will receive an estimated 1-hour delivery window, with alternative options if you are not in.
We reserve the right to switch this service to Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day, in exceptional circumstances.
GENERAL INFORMATION - SERVICE OVERVIEW
Generally all orders placed before 3.30pm will be dispatched the same working day. Orders placed after 3.30pm will be dispatched on the following working day.
For courier deliveries please note that orders placed after 4pm on a Thursday will be dispatched Friday for a Monday delivery and orders placed after 4pm on Friday will be dispatched on Monday for a Tuesday delivery (or Wednesday for UK special postcodes).
Saturdays, Sundays and all Bank & Public Holidays are classed as non-working days and orders will be dispatched on the next working day.
Please double check your delivery address is correct and contact us straight away if not.
Email notification will be sent once your order has been dispatched.
If in the unusual situation there is an issue with your order, such as an item is unexpectedly out of stock or there is an issue with delivery, we will make contact with you. In these instances, we will keep you update via email or telephone to confirm the progress of the order.
Further information on UK deliveries as well as full information on international deliveries, please see our Delivery & Returns section of the website.
