Learning to properly brush your teeth is important to the dog, as it is the key to her health. After all, a strong inflammation of the gums can provoke blood infection. As a consequence, the kidneys, liver, heart and brain - all the important organs will suffer. In addition, can develop periodontal disease, which will lead to tooth loss. In addition, it is very painful and dangerous to inflammation of the bones. In this case, the animal has a very bad smell from the mouth.
Yellow teeth of a dog
When the animal does not receive a sufficient amount of trace elements in childhood or young age, the tooth enamel becomes more porous. If you feed the pet with dry food, the saliva becomes more viscous and thick, which affects the quality of food splitting badly. Begins to appear first plaque on the teeth, and then tartar.
How can I brush my teeth with a dog?
Some newcomers, who only have a theoretical idea of the care of dogs, do not really know if they brush their teeth at all. For your pet, this procedure will not be very painful, but it is necessary just like a person.
What should I know before I start brushing my dog? Never use a toothpaste intended for a person. The dog will swallow it, which will provoke stomach problems. There are special tools that are designed specifically for the oral cavity of the animal. Such pastes are produced with the aroma of meat, chicken, so that the animal does not abandon the procedure.
There are also special toothbrushes for animals. Ordinary brushes for the human mouth do not fit - they are too large and will not fit in the dog's mouth. Ideally, the toothbrush should have the shape of a triangle. If brushing your teeth is inconvenient, use a model in the form of a cap, which you need to put on your finger.
How often do I brush my teeth with a dog?
You need to brush your teeth daily, as this destroys the bacteria. Do not try to enter the rule at once and forcibly. Begin with a weekly cleansing, then gradually accustom your pet to this procedure every day. It's good if the dog
How to properly brush your teeth?
Begin cleaning from the upper teeth and gums. Movements must be circular. Then go to the lower teeth, for each jaw for 15 seconds. Most plaque accumulates on the back teeth. But the cleaning of the front teeth is not so necessary.
If you do not have a special paste, you can do without it. In a glass of water dilute a teaspoon of large table salt. Spread out and dip a finger wrapped in a bandage. We wipe the pet's teeth. This helps to clean the yellow coating.