Dental Hygiene Tips For Your Dog

Studies have shown that 4 out of 5 dogs are
showing dental problems before the age of 3.
There are many varieties of biscuits on the
market that claim to stop the build up of plaque
which eventually becomes tartar. Dogs do suffer
from gum disease, which in time can mean them
losing their teeth. Dental biscuits alone aren't
enough and brushing should be a twice weekly, or
preferably daily routine.

Now, the idea of trying to get your dog to put
up with you shoving a toothbrush in his mouth
isn't an easy one. That's why it's advisable to
start them off as young as possible. It is also
a good idea to begin with a trip to your vet to
have a thorough clean and to discuss which is
the easiest and most effective way. Selecting
the right toothpaste is also very important. You
should look for a paste that has enzymes in it
which will help to control plaque. Whatever you
do don't use human toothpaste as they may
contain salt, baking soda or detergents of some
kind. Also many of the dog pastes now come in
flavours like poultry etc. Using a child's
toothbrush isn't a good idea either as that can
even be too hard for doggie gums.

Start off by approaching your dog when he's
relaxed and has had his daily exercise. Sit
calmly next to him and let him sniff the brush
to get him used to the scent and shape of the
new object. Then begin gently brushing your
dog's teeth without any toothpaste to allow him
to experience this new, strange treatment. Then
next time use only warm water on the brush,
eventually progressing to a small amount of dog
paste.

There are various brushes and toothpastes that
are available on the market. These will be
helpful in combating dental hygiene problems for
your pet.

There are silent toothbrushes that obviously
have the benefit of not stressing your pet out
with noise. A lot of them come with bristles
angled at 45° towards the teeth and gum line
so it can clean the inside and outside surfaces
of the teeth at the same time. Allowing for a
quicker cleaning routine for both you and your
dog.

Dual ended toothbrushes are ideal for brushing
the teeth of most pets. The different sized
brushes mean you can do the back as well as the
front teeth. The long handles and angle heads
help to reach the back teeth as well.

Pet veterinary cat dog finger toothbrushes are
designed for massaging gums, cleaning the mouth
cavity, gums, tooth rim and pets teeth. The
brushes are usually made of soft rubber silicone
for comfort and are molded in a single piece for
safety.

Virbac enzymatic toothpaste is specifically
formulated for dogs and cats (fish and poultry
flavour available). It is a highly palatable
toothpaste based on the patented C.E.T. Dual
Enzyme System which enhances the natural defence
mechanisms of the mouth, no rinsing required.

Beaphar toothpaste contains fluoride to
strengthen their teeth, it contains special
enzymes to break down plaque, as well as
chlorophyll to help combat bad breath.

So make sure you look after your dog's teeth as
it's a very important factor in pet health and
happiness.

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Alex Kelly

As a pet and website owner, my articles are
based on issues I feel are important for fellow
animal lovers.
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