I’m guessing you brushed your teeth last night ? Did your dog’s teeth get brushed? And thus the term ‘bad dog breath’. Just as with humans, it is imperative that your pet’s grooming routine includes regular dental care to lessen the chance of plaque attack being a problem in their life.
With dogs, plaque build up can lead to the flourishing of tartar. Bacteria grows in the plaque and tartar areas, deteriorating the teeth and gums which can lead to dog bad breath, periodontal disease, tooth loss, and needless to mention mouth soreness. Evidently this is not fun for your animal. But the problems do not even end there . Your animal’s vital organs such as the heart can become injured if the bacteria moves into them.
You’ve heard the saying, an ounce of prevention is better than 1 pound of cure; a common slogan to listen to. To reduce the likelihood of plaque building up , develop your dog’s dental plan. Normally look at your animal’s teeth seeing the condition of the pet’s teeth to ensure they are not puffed, reddened or bleeding. Ensure that his teeth are not loose nor any missing.
Beginning when your canine is young enough, brushing their teeth every day is best. There are many different dog toothbrushes in the stores. When they are young , starting with a finger brush is the suggested way to start and then you can move on to different styles. If you’re unsure how to start, discuss it with your vet.
Word of Advice : It is imperative that you don’t use human toothpaste for your dog because it will make them nauseous. Buy one that is formulated especially for your animals.
If brushing is not an option there are rinses, sprays and dental snacks that can be purchased for the animal’s oral treatment, all helping to alleviate dog breath, the build up of plaque, and the issues that can come up from it.
If you have left a dental plan a little too long , you might have to have your pet’s teeth professionally cleansed in order for the plaque to be removed from their teeth. If your dog does have severe breath problems then your vet will likely refer you to a veterinary tooth doctor to aid you to deal with the tartar.
Dog breath does not need to be an issue in your home. As a canine owner, you probably want to be able to get close to your dog. Unfortunately they cannot create their own dental care plan, so you are going to have to find a plan that works for both of you Getting started now is the best thing to do. Obviously the younger the dog is when you start brushing their teeth or using a rinse or spray, the easier it will be, but even if your animal is elderly, establishing a dental care program is a must to stop a Plaque Attack. Just think about it, having a dog with strong teeth and healthy, rather than bad breath, will go far ensuring the two of you stay closer.