Dental Care for dogs is an important topic that all Pet Parents should be aware about.
Here are a few things you as a parent need to pay attention to in order to ensure proper dental hygiene for your pets.
Check your dog's breath regularly
The breath is the first thing which will tell you if all is well or not. A dog's breath does not smell great all the time. It mostly smells bad. But if the breath smells really bad, then please take your dog to the veterinarian.
Symptoms to be treated
If your dog is suffering from appetite loss, vomiting, loose motions, excess urinating or is drinking too much water, this could be a sign that something is not right with the dog. Please consult your veterinarian in case of such a situation.
Diet for Healthy teeth
The best way to ensure that your dog is not facing dental or any other oral problems is to keep a watch on his / her diet.
Avoid feeding unwanted tidbits to your dog.
Avoid table scrap. A lot of food which seems healthy for humans, might not be good for animals.
The dog should be given a well-balanced, meat-based dog food ideally. Meat assists in keeping the mouth environment healthy. Giving chew treats that require the dog to chew and exercise the teeth, such as is provided by compressed rawhide chewies, hard rubber or nylon chew toys, can assist in keeping the mouth healthy.
Brushing your dog's teeth
Brushing regularly keeps your dog's teeth clean and less susceptible to health issues. Check your local pet store for a good soft brush. There are dental creams and pastes available in the market as well to help keep your dog's mouth clean.
Listed below are some of the major dental issues observed in dogs -
Plaque, the first buildup of material adhering to tooth enamel. Composed of a mix of intercellular matrix of bacteria, salivary polymers, remnants of epithelial cells and white blood cells, it can cause caries, calculi buildup and periodontal disease.
Here are a few things you as a parent need to pay attention to in order to ensure proper dental hygiene for your pets.
Check your dog's breath regularly
The breath is the first thing which will tell you if all is well or not. A dog's breath does not smell great all the time. It mostly smells bad. But if the breath smells really bad, then please take your dog to the veterinarian.
Symptoms to be treated
If your dog is suffering from appetite loss, vomiting, loose motions, excess urinating or is drinking too much water, this could be a sign that something is not right with the dog. Please consult your veterinarian in case of such a situation.
Diet for Healthy teeth
The best way to ensure that your dog is not facing dental or any other oral problems is to keep a watch on his / her diet.
Avoid feeding unwanted tidbits to your dog.
Avoid table scrap. A lot of food which seems healthy for humans, might not be good for animals.
The dog should be given a well-balanced, meat-based dog food ideally. Meat assists in keeping the mouth environment healthy. Giving chew treats that require the dog to chew and exercise the teeth, such as is provided by compressed rawhide chewies, hard rubber or nylon chew toys, can assist in keeping the mouth healthy.
Brushing your dog's teeth
Brushing regularly keeps your dog's teeth clean and less susceptible to health issues. Check your local pet store for a good soft brush. There are dental creams and pastes available in the market as well to help keep your dog's mouth clean.
Listed below are some of the major dental issues observed in dogs -
Gingivitis, commonly known as inflammation of the gums.
Periodontitis, a general term for a disease of the oral cavity that attacks the gum and bone and delicate tissues around the teeth.
Pyorrhea, inflammation of the gums and tooth sockets, often leading to loosening of the teeth and accompanied by pus.
Caries, an area of decalcification of the tooth enamel leading to cavities in the tooth. Caries are very rare in dogs.
Calculus (Tartar), calcium carbonate and calcium phosphate combined with organic material, deposited on the surface of the tooth.
Plaque, the first buildup of material adhering to tooth enamel. Composed of a mix of intercellular matrix of bacteria, salivary polymers, remnants of epithelial cells and white blood cells, it can cause caries, calculi buildup and periodontal disease.
Dental Care for dogs is an important aspect of a Dog's life. Make sure you pay attention to every detail of your pet's life
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