Myth: Kibble Cleans My Pet’s Teeth.

January 28, 2022

By Nicole R. Cammack

Fact: Kibble contains high levels of sugar and carbohydrates, which rapidly produce oral bacteria and plaque that can have long-term negative impacts on your pet’s health

Pro Tip: Fresh or raw diets can help protect your pet’s teeth and gums simply due to low or lack of starches. Plus, they help maintain optimal stomach pH, which helps combat bacteria that leads to oral disease.

Read More in our Dental Health Month article

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Nicole R. Cammack

Nicole is the founder & owner of multiple-award winning NorthPoint Pets & Company, in Connecticut, USA. She has completed undergraduate work in biological sciences, business and holds an M.S. in Nutrition. Currently Nicole is pursuing a PhD in Comparative Biomedical Sciences (Canine Nutrition/Metabolomics) at the prestigious University of Georgia in the USA. Her background includes experience in the pharmaceutical industry on multiple R&D projects and has had the privilege to learn from leading figures in the human and pet health industries. Nicole has been heavily involved in police canine nutrition within the USA, helping to improve the modern care and feeding of working dogs. Her interests include working dog nutrition, raw feeding, pathogens, metabolomics, and nutrition’s relationship to disease in humans and canines. Her current research involves exploration of the canine urinary metabolome and the relationship to diet.

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