Good dental hygiene is an important part of taking good care of you. It's also important for our pets. Poor dental hygiene in cats and dogs can lead to gum disease, tooth loss, infections and bad breath. We’ll talk about some of the things you can do to help your pets maintain a happy healthy smile.
First, check your dog's teeth every time you groom him. If you notice your pet's breath is really bad and their teeth are deteriorating, also they may not be eating well and they are drinking a lot of water, they could have a much more serious problem and you should take them to the vet as soon as possible.
Give them hard food every day. It helps cut down on tartar build up.
Nubbie bones, dental rope and greenies are all toys that can also help keep your pet’s teeth tarter free and promote healthy gums.
Good dental hygiene is an important part of taking good care of you. It's also important for our pets. Poor dental hygiene in cats and dogs can lead to gum disease, tooth loss, infections and bad breath.
Brushing their teeth is not as difficult as you might think. Having the right tools makes it a little easier. You must use tooth paste made for animals! Most of them taste something like chicken, so your pets will like it. If they really hate the tooth brush try cleaning pads or finger tip tooth brushes. Most vets recommend brushing your dog's teeth at least twice a week.
Remember when you take them in for a check up to ask about their teeth. Your vet should check out their teeth once a year. If your pet's teeth have significant tarter build up, they need to be cleaned by your vet.