Emmi pet | Would you brush your dog’s teeth if it were easier?

Effective dental care for pets without the brushing

Note: This is a sponsored post. Read more to learn how you can win a free ultrasound toothbrush for your dog or cat.

Emmi-pet is an ultrasound toothbrush for pets.

It does not depend on actual brushing to work effectively, according to the company. Instead, the ultrasonic waves handle the cleaning. You simply touch the brush to the teeth and gums.

Easy, right?

For me, one of the reasons I don’t brush my dog’s teeth regularly is because it’s just difficult enough with a regular toothbrush that I put it off. Yet, I know regular tooth cleaning at home can potentially protect him from periodontal disease down the road, not to mention expensive veterinary costs.

Emmi-pet sent me a free ultrasound toothbrush to try with my three pets, and personally, I think the best part about the product is how simple it is to use. If “brushing” is this easy, pet owners are more likely to stick with the habit.

More info about the Emmi-pet:

Emmi-pet is the pet version of the ultrasound toothbrush for people, Emmi-dent, which has been sold to hundreds of thousands of people worldwide since 2009, according to the company. Both brushes work the same way, using ultrasound to do the cleaning.

Here’s what I like about Emmi-pet:

• It makes “brushing” my pets’ teeth easier for me, which means I’m more likely to do it.
• It’s less annoying for my pets (particularly my sensitive cat, Scout) because there’s no motion, vibration or noise.
• I know that better oral hygiene for my pets now can potentially save me money in the long run.
• The same product can be used on my 70-pound dog and my two cats. It comes with a regular-sized brush head and a smaller brush (for small pets), so it’s easy to switch back and forth.
•  It’s a high-quality product, which means I’m more likely to use it compared to cheap “doggy toothbrushes.”

Saving money in the long run – the cost of dental care

The price of the Emmi-pet will be an obstacle for some pet owners. It sells for $199.

However, this product will likely save pet owners money in the long run because pets that have their teeth brushed at home may not need their teeth professionally cleaned as often or even at all.

The cost of having your dog or cat’s teeth cleaned varies greatly from vet to vet, but the procedure is often done under general anesthesia and can cost anywhere from $150 on up to $400 or more.

I got an estimate for my cat Beamer at our local vet, and the price would start at $400, not including tooth extractions, which he will likely need.

While the Emmi-pet is not meant to replace professional cleanings, hopefully it will cut back on how often pets need their teeth professionally cleaned, and more importantly, prevent serious issues such as periodontal disease. (Not much different than our own oral health, really.)

According to Emmi-pet:

1. The product acts against gingivitis, periodontal disease, bad breath and cavities.

2. The ultrasonic waves reach deep into the gums to clean where a toothbrush and floss can’t reach.

3. Millions of ultrasonic waves are created per minute by a piezo chip inside the head of the brush.

4. It can remove existing plaque and tarter.

5. Using ultrasound for oral hygiene is absolutely harmless for humans and animals of all ages.

How you can win a free Emmi-pet for your pet

If you’d like, you can order an Emmi-pet here for $199. It’s also available on Amazon – affiliate link.

The company is also giving away a FREE Emmi-pet to a lucky reader of That Mutt. (Must live in the United States to win.) I will also be sending a free Emmi-pet to a lucky newsletter subscriber.

Here’s how you can win:

Chance #1: Leave a comment below saying why you’d like to try the product with your dog or cat. I’ll choose a winner at random on Friday. *Congrats, Anna!

Chance #2: Make sure you’re signed up for That Mutt’s weekly newsletter. One subscriber will have the chance to win an Emmi-pet. You can sign up using the form below. *Congrats, Carol!

So what do you think? Would you be more likely to “brush” your pet’s teeth if you had the Emmi-pet?