Saturday, March 3, 2012

More Facts About Your Dog's Dental Health

By Will Schlepinger


Many pet owners may be surprised to learn a dog's dental health is as important to overall well-being as a daily game of fetch.

Going way beyond bad breath are dental problems in pets. Periodontal disease is the most common health problem in dogs today. Suffering from it by age 2 are at least 80% of dogs. Left untreated, dental problems can be very painful and affect the quality of a pet's life.

Unlike the larger breeds, the small-breed dogs that are under 20 pounds are at an even greater risk. First, small dogs have small mouths that crowd the teeth, and second, those teeth are excessively large for those small jaws.

Fortunately, there's no need for the small breeds to suffer. These are what some doctors have recommended.

Seeing your veterinarian for regular dental checkups is a must. You need to work with your vet to learn how you can maintain your pet's dental health and to schedule regular professional dental checkups. Monitoring for bad breath is also important because this can be a sign that there could be a more serious dental problem.

Don't forget to brush those canines. Daily tooth brushing is the best way to remove and prevent plaque build- up. To make brushing your dog's teeth easier, you can try the new state-of-the-art electronic Tooth-brush. Not only does it feature a vibrating brush head but it is also clinically proven to reduce tartar by 85% and plaque by 28% after three weeks when used as directed. Designed to be swallowed are toothpaste that are made for dogs, with beef-flavored paste that is appealing to pets, and it also does not foam in the mouth.

Choose smart snacks for your dog. In clinical studies, it has been proven that chewing rawhide helps in reducing plaque and tartar. Encouraging your pooch to chew longer are tasty beef and chicken flavors and this increases the dental benefits. In addition to reducing tartar up to 61 percent.

Have you tried providing toys with dental benefits? There are new chew toys which are known to help remove plaque and tartar. For example, there are cuts that come in three yummy flavors. These toys provide chewing exercise to strengthen gums and help relieve anxiety and boredom.




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