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After His Childhood Dog Died of Dental Disease, He Invented a Way for Dogs To Brush Their Own Teeth

Written by: Justin Palmer
Justin Palmer is a Certified Pet Food Nutrition Specialist and co-founder of iHeartDogs.com. Inspired by his rescued husky, Splash, he dedicated himself to learning about extending both the length and quality of her life. Splash lived and thrived until 18 years old, and now Justin is on a mission to share what he learned with other dog owners.Read more
| Published on September 26, 2018

When Petros lost his first dog to canine oral disease, he was inspired to not let his rescued pit bull suffer the same fate. Watch his inspiring story and learn about the invention that might just revolutionize canine dental care.

Mocha with his Brushing Stick

When we met Petros, we were inspired by his story and his passion for canine dental care. Sadly, Petros’ story isn’t unique, as nearly 80% of dogs over the age of 5 suffer from some kind periodontal disease. Advanced cases of the disease can lead to organ failure and even death, especially in smaller breed dogs.

Inspired by his invention, we decided to make the Bright Bite Brushing Stick part of our Project Play™ collection. Not only will your purchase help the dental health of your own dog, but your purchase will provide a toy for a shelter dog in need!

UPDATE 9/22/19 – Over 100,000 Brushing Sticks Sold! This product has had unprecedented demand. We are working with the manufacturer to increase production capacity as soon as possible. To check if the product is currently in stock, click here and scroll down. If you are able to add the item to your cart, it is currently available. Please be advised that we are unable to reserve this product or guarantee how much longer it will be in stock.

For a Limited Time, the Brite Bite is Only $9.99 (reg. $17)

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