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Healthy Gums | Mouth & Gum Health

$21.95

Healthy teeth are only part of oral care. The delicate gum tissues deserve attention, too.

Animal Essentials Healthy Gums brings five complementary herbs directly to the gumline to support healthy gum tissues, oral comfort and fresh breath as part of your dog or cat’s dental-care routine.

Supports Healthy Gums
Helps Maintain Oral Comfort
Promotes Fresher Breath
Supports Oral Cleanliness
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Animal Essentials’ Healthy Gums is a herbal formula crafted to help support oral wellness in pets using the gentle power of plants. Formulated with soothing botanicals like chamomile, fennel, and thyme, along with traditionally cleansing herbs such as goldenseal root and myrrh gum. This blend supports the body's natural immune defenses in the mouth and is ideal for pets needing extra gum support or freshening between brushings.

Healthy Gums should be applied along the gumline to deliver fast, targeted support. Formulated to support pets experiencing occasional gum sensitivity, bad breath, or dry oral tissues, this formula is safe for both dogs and cats. It can be used as needed to help maintain gum comfort, support normal tissue tone, and keep your pet’s mouth feeling clean and fresh. It’s a simple, natural way to enhance your pet’s oral care routine with trusted herbal ingredients.

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Shake well before use.

Apply directly to affected gums with a cotton swab or other applicator once or twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Do not allow the dropper tip to contact the animal’s mouth.

Store in a cool, dry place.

Whole Herbs, Real Benefits
Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)
Traditionally used to freshen breath and aid digestion, fennel supports a pleasant oral environment with its naturally aromatic oils. In dental care, it helps maintain a clean mouthfeel and supports the body's efforts to balance the oral microbiome.
Fennel Seed (Foeniculum vulgare)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Traditionally valued for its natural cleansing effects, thyme helps promote a balanced oral microbiome and supports fresh breath and gum health.
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Goldenseal Root (Hydrastis canadensis)
A well-known botanical for supporting skin and mucosal tissue, goldenseal can help reduce minor irritation and maintain a clean, healthy gum surface. It helps reinforce oral tissue resilience and contributes to the maintenance of healthy gum tissue.
Goldenseal Root (Hydrastis canadensis)
Chamomile Flowers (Matricaria recutita)
A calming herb that supports normal inflammatory pathways, chamomile can help ease oral discomfort and supports tissue comfort in irritated or sensitive gums.
Chamomile Flowers (Matricaria recutita)
Myrrh Gum (Commiphora myrrha)
Often used in traditional mouthwashes and pastes, myrrh helps tone and protect delicate oral tissues while contributing to a clean, balanced gumline.
Myrrh Gum (Commiphora myrrha)

Frequently Asked Questions

Healthy Gums provides direct herbal care for the delicate tissues around the teeth. It fits pets needing extra gum support or freshening between brushings, especially when gum comfort is the focus.

You may notice fresher breath and more comfortable gum care. Gum appearance and comfort matter alongside breath; there is no fixed timeline for every pet.

No. It supports gum tissues alongside brushing and professional dental care. Those parts of oral care address different needs.

Shake well, then use a cotton swab or other applicator to place the liquid directly on the affected gums once or twice daily, or as directed by your veterinarian. Do not let the dropper tip touch the animal’s mouth.

No weight-based oral serving is specified. The directions call for direct application to the gums and do not give a drop count.

The directions are for direct gum application, so mixing it into food is not the specified method. Use an applicator to bring it to the tissues it is intended to support.

Chamomile provides traditional soothing tissue care; fennel and thyme contribute aromatic freshness. Goldenseal root supports the tissues lining the mouth, while myrrh gum adds an astringent, tissue-contracting role.

Yes. Healthy Gums is formulated for dogs and cats and uses the same direct gum-application method for both. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven.

The liquid base contains vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water and less than 5% ethyl alcohol USP by volume. It is not alcohol-free.

If redness, swelling or discharge occurs, or the condition persists or worsens, discontinue use and consult your veterinarian.

Keep it in a cool, dry place and avoid touching the dropper tip to the mouth; this helps avoid contaminating the remaining liquid.

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