"Toothache is not a disease, the pain is fatal!" Who is not afraid of oral problems? Dogs are the same! Having oral problems will not only cause the dog to suffer from toothache, but also affect the dog's nutrient absorption. , affecting physical health. After all, "good teeth means good appetite."

Scientists have found through research that most dogs currently have hidden dangers of oral diseases: 80% of dogs over three years old have tartar accumulation - dental plaque, calculus and other oral problems, and will further develop into periodontal disease. Diseases - Oral diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.

So how can you help your dog with daily oral care and prevent oral diseases? Let’s take a look!

How to judge the oral health of your dog?

1. Smell the breath

Bad breath is often the first symptom of oral disease. Owners need to smell their dog's "breath". If there is unbearable bad breath, it means there is already a problem with their oral cavity. Owners need to persist in doing good oral hygiene for their dogs. Nursing

2. Observe whether drooling

If your dog keeps drooling, he may have oral inflammation or a salivary gland problem. If you encounter this situation, please open the dog's mouth. If you find red gums, it proves that the dog's mouth is not healthy.

3. Observe teeth and gums

If you find that the surface of your dog's teeth is yellow and there is tartar at the junction of the teeth and gums, please be alert and brush his teeth every day. If the condition is severe, consider cleaning your teeth. Otherwise these phenomena are likely to cause periodontal disease.

4. Unwilling to eat

Oral pain will naturally affect chewing, leading to longer eating times or even skipping meals. If the dog's eating time for each meal is relatively stable, but suddenly extends significantly one day, it is best to check whether there are foreign objects or wounds in the mouth.

An inventory of oral care methods

In daily life, what methods can be used to prevent and deal with the above symptoms in dogs? The following summarizes four tips for daily care of dogs’ oral cavity:

1. Brush your teeth

Whether for humans or dogs, brushing teeth every day is the most convenient and effective way to take care of oral health every day.

When you first start cleaning your dog’s teeth, you can tryWrap gauze around your finger, dip it in pure water, and put it in your dog's mouth to wipe the teeth.

The brushing time should not exceed 2 minutes at the beginning. Stop once the dog is unwilling. Each brushing should end in a happy state.

After your dog gets used to it, you can use a special finger-type toothbrush and canine toothpaste to brush your dog's teeth. Note, be sure not to use human toothpaste. The general method is to make a circular motion on the surface of the tooth, and clean very hard on several surfaces of the tooth, including the gums, gingival sulcus and crown.

Brushing your teeth can remove about 87% of dental plaque, so it is best to brush your teeth after meals every day~

2. Teeth cleaning

If your dog has serious periodontal problems or gum problems, you can consider going to a professional dentist to have your dog's teeth cleaned and deeply cleaned. If you have had teeth cleaning experience before, you can perform teeth cleaning for your dog every two years to form a continuous dental care system.

3. Conduct regular professional inspections

Although teeth cleaning does not need to be that frequent, regular check-ups are certainly essential. Pet owners need to take their dogs for professional oral examinations on a regular basis, and protect their dogs’ mouths according to the professional recommendations of pet doctors.

4. Use a dental cleaning stick

In addition to daily cleaning, owners can also use a "tooth protection tool" to help dogs take care of their oral health, that is - "teeth cleaning stick"! It can protect the dog's teeth and can also be used as a reward snack Woolen cloth.