Data shows that 85% of dogs will have periodontal disease at around 3 years old. Simply put, the tartar formed by mixing food residues with saliva will accumulate for a long time, leading to bacteria and inflammation, and serious tooth loss. , the dog will have bad breath and rotten teeth.
It is especially important to brush your teeth every day or even every meal. Although periodontal disease is irreversible, frequent brushing and regular cleaning can alleviate the deterioration of your dog’s dental problems.
Some signs of periodontal disease, stomatitis:
1. Severe bad breath
2. Drooling
3. Grab the mouth with claws
4. Difficulty chewing and not eating
5. Teeth loosening or even falling off during non-tooth replacement
If the above conditions occur, please take the dog to the doctor in time.
It is very necessary to feed dog food or to brush your teeth by yourself.
It is analogous to dog food , the crunchy ones are like compressed biscuits. Every time you eat, a lot of residue will be formed.
If you have the habit of brushing or brushing your dog’s teeth after each meal, there will be obvious marks on your toothbrush and paper towels. Food residues and dirt.
In general, dogs fed raw meat and home-cooked food have much better residue conditions than dogs fed dog food, but regular brushing is still required to avoid bacteria and potential food residue problems.
Dogs are naturally incapable of brushing their teeth, so brushing your dog’s teeth is a gradual process.
Generally speaking, dogs can brush their teeth when their baby teeth are all in place (about 6 months), and do not need to wait until adulthood.
You can choose to do the first brushing experience when the dog is tired after a day of activity.
At first, in order to let the dog get used to brushing, you can use a cotton towel or a toothbrush to make the dog like it The feeling of a toothbrush in the mouth.
It is not necessary to brush the teeth of the whole mouth the first few times, start with a few teeth that are well brushed,
Reward if the dog is calmer, if the dog becomes irritable If the dog is more calm, stop today’s brushing attempt,
extend the time next time, and give more rewards once the dog behaves calmly.
It will be a long time to start brushing your dog’s teeth, so be patient, from paper towels/finger toothbrushes, Slowly transition to a pet toothbrush.
Like humans, dog toothbrush
es also need to be replaced regularly. It is recommended to replace one every 2-3 months.
In terms of toothpaste, you must also choose toothpaste for pets. Human toothpaste is mostly used. Contains fluoride, which is highly toxic to dogs.
In fact, there are many flavors of pet toothpaste to choose from on the market, you can try more.
Ps. All toothpastes should not be overdose, which may cause adverse reactions such as vomiting.
Daily dental care:
1. Try to feed dry food instead of wet food
2. It is recommended to brush your teeth after each meal when feeding wet food
3. Take your dog for a dental check-up or necessary cleaning every 6-12 months
4. Usually You can give the dog an appropriate amount of tooth cleaning snacks (be careful not to be too hard)
5, brushing teeth can be combined with tooth cleaning gel or mouthwash
