This is one area that is the most neglected when it comes to a dogs health. Tooth decay and gum disease can lead to a variety of health problems for your pet, such as infection and malnutrition.
Here are some useful tips to help you maintain your dogs oral health.
Do The Breath Test
Sniff your dog’s breath. If it smells bad and is accompanied by a loss of appetite, vomiting or excessive urinating, might be a good idea to take your dog to the vet.
Check Under Lips
Check your dog’s gums often looking to make sure they are pink, not white or red. His teeth should be clean, without any brownish tartar.
Signs of Oral Disease
They now make healthy chew treats that focus on dental health for dogs of all sizes. Dogs need to chew in order to keep their teeth strong. Just make sure you buy a size that is appropriate for your dog!
Chew Toys
They not only satisfy your dog’s desire to chomp, they also help make his teeth strong. They can help massage his gums and keep soft tartar off his teeth.
Original post by btflbutterfly
Edited by walnutflwr 10/29/14
Check Under Lips
Check your dog’s gums often looking to make sure they are pink, not white or red. His teeth should be clean, without any brownish tartar.
Signs of Oral Disease
- Bad breath
- Excessive drooling
- Inflamed gums
- Tumors in the gums
- Cysts under the tongue
- Loose teeth
They now make healthy chew treats that focus on dental health for dogs of all sizes. Dogs need to chew in order to keep their teeth strong. Just make sure you buy a size that is appropriate for your dog!
Chew Toys
They not only satisfy your dog’s desire to chomp, they also help make his teeth strong. They can help massage his gums and keep soft tartar off his teeth.
Original post by btflbutterfly
Edited by walnutflwr 10/29/14
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