​I once had a veterinarian tell me that if I brushed my Poodle’s teeth every day I’d save a lot of money and heartache when she got older. Good doggie dental habits help to prevent disease.

Do I brush my dog's teeth? Yes. About twice a month. I probably should be doing it twice a day. Why don’t I do it? The same reason I don’t bathe her as often as I should—she doesn’t like it. I know, I know . . . don’t judge.

​When I first saw Orapup years ago I was amazed that no one had come up with this genius concept sooner. Tongue brushes for humans had been around for a while when this product came to market. Of course, it makes sense that a similar product for dogs would have the same breath freshening effect. In fact, the makers of Orapup also make the Orabrush, so they are experts in bad breath solutions, both human and canine.
 
You know how you wake up in the morning and your mouth tastes terrible and your breath leaves a little something to be desired? This is because bacteria have had an opportunity to thrive during the night when you weren’t eating, drinking, or producing much saliva. This issue is compounded for dogs because they don’t brush their own teeth and or eat as often as we do. Poor feeding habits can also lead to dental issues. Periodontal disease is a big culprit for bad breath. 

​Enter Orapup. Not only does the Orapup brush clean the bacteria from your dog’s tongue, the Lickies product that is used to entice your dog to lick the brush contains anti-plaque and bad breath fighting enzymes. Neither is a replacement for brushing your dog’s teeth, but the Orapup will go a long way toward helping keep your dog’s mouth clean and breath fresh. If you don’t brush your dog’s teeth you should do something for his dental health. Orapup is easier. And it’s fun.  
 
The wide brush has silicone bristles and a comfortable plastic handle. Your dog only licks the silicone part of the brush. The bristles are squishy and soft. There are four slightly raised “tongue scrapers” that do most of the work to remove the bacteria from your dog’s tongue. They also help to keep the Lickies goo channeled within the brush so it doesn’t drip all over the floor.

​After allowing your dog to lick the Orapup brush for a minute or so, rinse it with warm water and allow it to dry. You can also put it on the top rack in the dishwasher to disinfect it thoroughly.
 
For some dogs, the beef/bacon and chicken Lickies goo might be too sweet to offer every day. I imagine that there are alternative enticements that you could put on the Orapup if you don’t want to use the Lickies all the time or between shipments if you run out. Maybe gravy or broth. I tried organic unsweetened peanut butter as an experiment and it worked fine.

The body of the Torus water bowl from HeyRex is a hollow reservoir that holds your dog's drinking water and also serves to weigh the bowl down to prevent it from sliding and tipping. This design, along with the rounded shape, makes it difficult for a dog to pick the bowl up and move it as well. 

There's a removable knob on top that opens into the bowl so you can fill it with water. The knob also has two options. You can turn it one way to lock the water inside while you move the bowl or for traveling, and turn it the other way to release the water for your pet to drink. 

The water entry site features a place to insert a small, replaceable carbon filter, which is a nice addition to the product. These filters last one month. I use filtered water to fill the bowl, so I haven't replaced the filter, but I do appreciate its usefulness. 

About a year ago I decided to try the Tickless Pet Ultrasonic Flea and Tick Pendant with my two dogs, Pearl and Jasmine. I usually don't wait so long to post reviews, but I wanted to see if this product not only does what it claims (to keep fleas and ticks off dogs without pills or pesticides), but to see if it has enough longevity to continue doing what it claims. Does it work? Yes. Does it work months after it's activated? Yes. Is it a miracle product for keeping fleas and ticks off of dogs? For me--yes, yes and amen! 

During my losing battle with fleas, I decided to try the Tickless Pet Ultrasonic Flea and Tick Pendant. The barrier is a small pendant that can be clipped onto a pet's collar or harness. The pendant comes with an internal battery that should last 9 to 10 months. "If this thing works," I thought, "It will save dogs and cats from bites and illness, and save pet owners tons of cash and time." Did I think it was going to work? Honestly, I didn't have a lot of hope for it. It was too good to be true. 

I believe that every dog and cat owner in a flea and tick endemic area should try this product. No more pesticides on your pet. No more prescription pills. No more flea collars. I'm in awe of the technology that has made this possible. Of course, the company does say that you may need to use more than one type of flea and tick protection while using this product, but they have to say that. I'm here to say that this product has worked for my dogs in a place where the fleas are basically invincible. But the Tickless Pet Ultrasonic Flea and Tick Pendant has beat them. I'm not saying that this product will work for you, but it has worked for me.