DOG TOOTH BRUSHING TO AVOID SERIOUS DENTAL PROBLEMS

Yes, even your best friend – your pet dog needs proper dental health for his overall wellness. Brushing a dog’s teeth seems unimportant. In this article, you will know why tooth brushing plays an important factor in giving your pooch in the best of health.

We love to play and hug and kiss our dogs but do you know that dental problem can cause bad breath and it can even go beyond? You wouldn’t want that! The most common health problem in dogs today is periodontal disease. 80% of dogs suffer from it by age 2. If untreated, it can be very painful for your dog. To have dental problems may affect the quality of your pet’s life.

Small breed dogs are at even higher risk of getting dental issues than larger breeds because little dogs have small mouth that crowd the teeth and those teeth are too large for those small jaws. Fortunately, small dogs these days need not to suffer anymore according to veterinary dental specialist, Dr. Daniel Carmichael. He recommends:

1. Regular visit to your veterinarian for dental checkups. It is best to work with your vet to maintain your pet’s dental health and to monitor bad breath to avoid more serious dental problem.
2. Daily tooth brushing to remove and prevent plaque build-up. You may try using an electric toothbrush to make brushing of your dog’s teeth easier. Don’t use toothpaste for humans, there are toothpaste made available for dogs. They are designed to be swallowed and do not foam up in the mouth with beef flavor that makes it appealing to pets!
3. Choose good and healthy snacks for your dog. Chewing raw bones has been proven clinically to help reduce plaque and tartar. Flavored dog bones encourage your pet to chew longer, increasing its dental benefits.
4. Give him toys with dental benefits. Some chewer toys are made available in the market that helps remove tartar and plaque. They are available in different yummy flavors and they provide chewing exercise to strengthen your dog’s gums and help relieve boredom and anxiety.

Now that you know why it is important to brush your dog’s teeth, don’t go waste a single second. Visit your vet now for further instructions on how to brush your dog’s teeth in a safe way where it would be comfortable for you and your pooch.