Plaque is constantly being made and deposited in the mouth. 
Humans have a buildup of plaque in the morning that makes our breath smell bad.
  Proper home care can keep plaque build up under control. 
 The goal of dental home care is to remove plaque from tooth surfaces
and gingival sulci before it mineralizes into calculus, a process that occurs within days of
a teeth cleaning.  Success depends on the owner's ability to brush the teeth daily,
as well as the dog or cat's acceptance of the process.  True oral cleanliness can only be achieved
through the mechanical action of toothbrush bristles above and below the gingiva.
Brushing your pet's teeth is the best way to control plaque.
  Here at the hospital we carry the CET toothpaste/brush kit.
Also ask us about CET chews for dogs and cats.