The Two Most Popular Methods For Cleaning Dog Teeth

It is always best to try and prevent the buildup
of tartar and plaque on dog teeth. This can be
done by feeding a canine a diet rich in raw
bones and meat. Of course this is not always
practical for the pet owner as these types of
food are expensive and sometimes not readily
available.

Once plaque and tartar have built up on a dog's
teeth there basically are two methods pet owners
use for cleaning dog's teeth. We will discuss
here in this article these methods and the pros
and cons of each.

The most common method for cleaning dog teeth in
the past has been a process called teeth scaling.
This procedure is done by a licensed veterinarian
and is performed on the animal under general
anesthetic. Although it is highly effective for
removing the tartar from teeth, the downside to
this method is that the animal must be put under
general anesthesia. Not only is this an expensive
process and usually is done on a yearly basis,
but also can be quite dangerous for some
animals. Old dogs and also very small breed dogs
can be very vulnerable to the anesthetic medicine
used during the process. In fact, it is not
uncommon for animals to die during general
anesthesia.

Besides being very costly and also dangerous for
some dogs, there's also the matter of infection
afterwards. The dogs must be given a regiment of
antibiotics for up to 10 days following the dog
teeth scaling. This is because during the
process the guns usually are caused to bleed in
the bacteria within the tartar can then access
the bloodstream and spread infection throughout
the body.

A more natural and safe method is also available
to canine owners for cleaning their pet's teeth.
This method involves using 100% safe and natural
dog toothpastes and gels for removing the tartar.
Although it takes some time compared to the
scaling process, there are no risks involved to
the animal. If the buildup of tartar is severe,
it can take several weeks to several months of
daily brushings with these natural products
before the teeth are free of the buildup.

Pet owners should always consult with her
veterinarians about the dangers of teeth scaling
before they allow the procedure to be performed
on their pets. Of course if there is an
immediate health risk to the animal because of
infected gums then the process of scaling should
immediately be performed. But if the buildup of
tartar and plaque is only slight to moderate pet
owners should consider a less risky method of
cleaning dog teeth using the natural gels and
sprays available on the market.

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