Dogs Oral Health: Top tips to keep your loving dog's teeth and gums healthy including whether to brush 🐶
David Hepburn
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Keep you pet's teeth in good condition is a key part of keeping a dog happy and healthy. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Pet's teeth have a lot of work to do – dogs use their mouths for more than just eating, they use them to play, explore and taste a lot of their surroundings too.
If your dog’s teeth aren’t properly cared for, it can cause problems.
You can help to get your dog used to having their mouth touched by gently rubbing a soft cloth along their gums. Gradually move on by using a brush that fits over your finger. This will help to get your dog used to the feeling of their teeth being brushed. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Luckily the experts at natural pet supplement manufacturer nutravet have shared their top tips to help look after your pet’s teeth.
Registered Veterinary Nurse Korina Stephens said: “By the age of three, 80 per cent of dogs have developed some form of periodontal disease.
"Poor dental care doesn’t just affect your pet’s mouth, the bacteria generated by gum disease could eventually enter their bloodstream and potentially damage their heart liver or kidneys.
Brushing your pet’s teeth regularly is the best way to keep their teeth clean and healthy. Be patient and get them used to having their teeth cleaned over a few weeks. Let them taste their dog safe toothpaste so they think of brushing their teeth as a treat not a chore. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
“When your pet has healthy teeth and gums, they can get the most out of their food, crunching every delicious mouthful as they go, but if their teeth hurt, they’ll soon go off their meals and their metabolism will suffer.”
Here are 11 tips to help brushing and maintaining dental health.
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After each session reward your dog with a treat or praise and be sure to follow this same routine to get your dog comfortable with teeth brushing. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
You can buy toys that are designed to clean your dog’s teeth as they chew on them. Be careful not to get toys that are too small and can be swallowed and get caught in your dog’s throat. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Don’t feed your dog bones as these can wear down and damage their teeth. Bones can also break into splinters which can damage their gums and throat if swallowed. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Cleaning your dog’s teeth is an important part of maintaining your pet’s dental care to help provide optimum health and quality of life. When your dog is ready, use a proper dog toothbrush with a longer handle, which will help you reach all their teeth. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Make sure you use a toothpaste specifically for dogs, never use human toothpaste which is toxic to dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Don’t feed them too many sugary treats, as this can cause more bacteria to build up on your pet’s teeth. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Dental chews, treats or specialist foods can also help to keep your pet’s mouth healthy. Be careful not to feed them too many of these, include them in their daily calorie intake to prevent any unwanted weight gain. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Regular vet visits can allow them to keep an eye on your pet’s oral health, as well as other health issues that may arise. If you’re worried about your dog’s teeth, speak to your vet as they are best placed to monitor your pet and offer advice. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Consider using a natural supplement which is a completely natural product that provides an advanced double action formula to help aid oral health and hygiene by systematically working against bad breath, tartar and plaque for healthy teeth and gums. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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