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August 21, 2017

How to Maintain Good Oral Health for Your Dog(s)

Ever wondered had to keep good OH with your furry babies

  • The good news is dogs are not as prone to cavities as human beings are. However don’t get me wrong dogs develop problems like tartar and plaque buildup and gingivitis. As with humans these dental problems can cause life-threatening infections including heart problems, lover, and kidney disease. Oral health is connected to the overall systemic health.

How to keep your dogs teeth clean:

  • Start brushing your dog’s teeth the day you bring them home. They might not like it but if you start the habit early they will get use to it. Make sure to talk to you dog in a low calm tone so they learn that this is a good thing. Rewarding them after also helps with the training process.
  • This is very important!!!! DO NOT use regular human toothpaste for your dog. Most human toothpastes include fluoride, which can be very toxic to your dog.
  • Dry food is better than soft food as soft is more likely to stick to the teeth and cause decay.
  • Chewing on toys can actually help remove and reduce the amount of plaque and keep teeth strong.

When to visit your veterinarian:

  • Bad breath
  • Change in eating or chewing habits
  • Excessive drooling
  • Red, swollen gums
  • Bumps or growths within the mouth

 

How often to visit the vet:

  • Like human beings best to have a checkup every 6 months

 

 

References

 

https://www.cesarsway.com/dog-care/dental-care/7-tips-for-doggie-dental-care

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