Do you feel like throwing up every time your dog breathes into your face? Dogs are highly valued pets. Dog lovers would always want to have the pet around. Dogs are often seen being hugged and kissed by their owners. Owners make sure that these pets are regularly groomed because not only do they live inside the home; they also sleep with the family.
Unfortunately, while dog owners would take so much pleasure in bathing and brushing the dog's coat, a lot would baulk at cleaning the dog's teeth. Dental care is as important as any other grooming routine but this task is often neglected. Most dogs have adapted to bathing, to nail clipping and even to the tickly ear cleaning. Of course, dogs love having their coats brushed. But not many dogs would tolerate having their mouth violated - not many dogs would appreciate having their teeth cleaned.
Not many dog owners are aware that dental care is vitally important to dogs than to humans as their saliva does not produce the enzyme that prevents food from sticking into the teeth. The absence of this enzyme promotes the buildup of tartar and plaque. Dogs don't really get cavities but the tartar and plaque that cause bad breath would also cause teeth to fallout. As dogs can't use dentures like humans do, maintaining dental health would be one of the responsibilities of the dog owner.
Dental health concerns that would require canine dentist visits can be avoided if the dog teeth is cleaned at least twice a week. Regular grooming of the dog's teeth would not only remove the dog's bad breath but most importantly, periodontal diseases that can lead to heart concerns can be prevented. Dog owners are aware of this fact but cleaning the dog's teeth can be a challenging task that often ends up with the fingers of the owner nipped by the pet.
However, dogs are intelligent animals that are known to adapt to training easily. With the right motivations, the dog can be trained to like tooth brushing. The trick is to train the dog to be touched in the mouth. The dog's character of being food motivated can be used in introducing the dental grooming routine the dog. The dog will surely be interested to lick the toothbrush with a dab of peanut butter. Allow the dog to lick the treat so that it would get use to the feel of the toothbrush on its mouth. Instead of peanut butter, flavored doggie toothpaste can be used. The owner can now start gently brushing the dog's teeth.
Unfortunately, while dog owners would take so much pleasure in bathing and brushing the dog's coat, a lot would baulk at cleaning the dog's teeth. Dental care is as important as any other grooming routine but this task is often neglected. Most dogs have adapted to bathing, to nail clipping and even to the tickly ear cleaning. Of course, dogs love having their coats brushed. But not many dogs would tolerate having their mouth violated - not many dogs would appreciate having their teeth cleaned.
Not many dog owners are aware that dental care is vitally important to dogs than to humans as their saliva does not produce the enzyme that prevents food from sticking into the teeth. The absence of this enzyme promotes the buildup of tartar and plaque. Dogs don't really get cavities but the tartar and plaque that cause bad breath would also cause teeth to fallout. As dogs can't use dentures like humans do, maintaining dental health would be one of the responsibilities of the dog owner.
Dental health concerns that would require canine dentist visits can be avoided if the dog teeth is cleaned at least twice a week. Regular grooming of the dog's teeth would not only remove the dog's bad breath but most importantly, periodontal diseases that can lead to heart concerns can be prevented. Dog owners are aware of this fact but cleaning the dog's teeth can be a challenging task that often ends up with the fingers of the owner nipped by the pet.
However, dogs are intelligent animals that are known to adapt to training easily. With the right motivations, the dog can be trained to like tooth brushing. The trick is to train the dog to be touched in the mouth. The dog's character of being food motivated can be used in introducing the dental grooming routine the dog. The dog will surely be interested to lick the toothbrush with a dab of peanut butter. Allow the dog to lick the treat so that it would get use to the feel of the toothbrush on its mouth. Instead of peanut butter, flavored doggie toothpaste can be used. The owner can now start gently brushing the dog's teeth.
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