Over time we have shared some information on the importance of oral treatment of dogs. The objective: poor oral health has an impact on your dog’s general well-being. The increase in bacteria may eventually affect your Papado’s heart. In addition, periodontal disease may cause serious medical problems in other organs, such as the liver and kidneys.
One of the best ways to clean your dog’s teeth is by frequent brushing, making this a routine process.
But for some pet owners, brushing may not be an option. If your Daddy gets nervous when you see him go get his toothpaste, you can always try one of these alternatives you follow.
- Dental swabs
Instead of a toothbrush with special toothpaste for dogs, pet owners may also use dental swabs, which were created to be used to clean the teeth of the pets. This method continues to force the pet owners to put the “mass in the dough”, i.e. to force the dog to open his mouth and to keep more or less quiet. However, you have the advantage of being less abrasive than using a toothbrush, leading to greater tolerance by your dog
Similar to brushing, dental swabs work very well for two reasons:
- The passage of the wipe helps to rid your dog’s mouth of food and plate waste.
- The enzymes existing in dental swabs were developed to kill bacteria, continuing their work even after finishing cleaning.
- Chew Toys
While your dog’s oral health is crucial for its general well-being, an increasing number of dogs have oral problems.
In fact, according to American Veterinary Hospitals, “ Oral diseases are one of the most common problems observed by veterinarians. About 80% of dogs aged 3 years or older have active oral diseases”
As a result of this finding, there are currently several manufacturers to produce and sell toys in rubber, extremely durable, and that work as a toothbrush. So instead of stressing your dog with a toothbrushing session, he ends up having fun while cleaning his teeth!
These toys have high zones and reentrys, as well as small “bicuda” zones that help brush and clean your dog’s teeth and gums while he is entertained chewing and licking the toy. The protrusions vary in size and inclination, helping to remove the plaque and tartar that eventually accumulated in your pets’s teeth.
* Although these toys are designed to be bitten, you should always supervise your dog while he plays and bites. Nothing is completely indestructible for a dog.
- Chewing Ice Carrots
Like a chewable toothpick or chewable toy, you can also use – ultimately – a large frozen carrot, as the effect of biting and chewing translates into a strong help in cleaning your dog’s teeth. In addition, carrots are loaded with vitamins and minerals that are extremely healthy for dogs. This is an absolute victory situation!
- Additives for water
We admit we’re not big fans of water additives. Many of them contain ingredients that are preferable to keep away from your dog’s diet. In addition, many of them also change the taste of water for their dog… in a way not very pleasant for him. For this reason, it is not uncommon for dogs to refuse to drink water from the water fountain when adding an additive. However, there are brands that have flavorless additives without harmful ingredients. For this reason, we recommend that our readers check with their veterinarian before deciding to start using this type of product to help clean your dog’s teeth!
- Teeth Cleaning in Veterinary
It is important that, at least once a year, your dog does one teeth cleaning in your veterinarian. Following some of the above routines to clean your dog’s teeth, it will help you maintain a white and good dentition. But if your dog starts accumulating tartarus, the annual visit to your veterinarian will eliminate it because there is nothing like a cleaning done by a professional, exhaustively and carefully.