Dog Dental Health

Dental health for dogs is sometimes overlooked.
Dental disease affects up to 80% of dogs over
the age of three. Just like humans there can be
very adverse effects of poor dog dental health.
Some of the ways to ensure that your dog is in
good dental health is to regularly brush its
teeth, provide it with a healthy diet and many
chew toys. By the time dogs are past their third
birthday, they begin to show signs of gum disease
f they are not provided with good oral care with
bad breath being the first tell sign of a
problem. The simplest method of keeping track of
your dog's teeth is to check them regularly and
be aware of signs that may indicate a problem.

Once a week with the dog facing you, inspect
your dog's teeth by lifting the lips all around
the mouth, look at the front and back teeth as
closely as you can. A healthy gum should be pink
and not red or white and they should not exhibit
any signs of swelling. A healthy mouth should
also be clean without any brownish tartar. When
inspecting the dog's mouth, you should be very
careful to avoid being bitten accidentally.

You should also do regular breath tests on your
dog. Normally a dog's breath is not so pleasant
however, if the breath is very offensive and is
accompanied by loss of appetite, vomiting,
excessive drinking and urinating, you should
have your dog checked by a veterinary. You
should also get a canine brushing kit for
regular teeth cleaning. If you regularly brush
your dog's teeth you can prevent the dog from
gingivitis, receding gum and tooth loss. You
could also use a clean piece of soft gauze
wrapped around your finger for cleaning dog
teeth. Your vet should give you toothpaste that
is specially formulated for canines. If you do
not have the tooth paste, you could use a paste
made out of baking soda and water. It is not
advisable to use fluoride with dogs under the
age of 6 moths as it can interfere with their
enamel formation. It is also not recommended to
use human toothpaste as it can cause irritation
in a dog's stomach.

Starting a dental care routine as early as
possible is a sure way to good dog dental health
for your dog. Besides ensuring an overall dog
dental health, early dental care will help the
dog to get used to the feeling of having its
teeth brushed and checked. To compliment your
dog dental hygiene efforts, you should buy your
dog a teeth cleaning organic treat, toy or bone
and dog mouth wash. Some dog treats, bones or
chew toys can help in fighting accumulation of
tartar, and improving bad health so long as they
are given daily after meals. These items also
give good exercise for your dog's jaw. Before
trying any mouth wash or tooth paste you should
consult your veterinarian. Mouthwash sprays are
effective in killing bacteria or even healing
damaged gum tissue. Overall you should make sure
that you keep up with vet exams for professional
dental cleaning, and follow all your vet's
recommendations.

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