What should I do if my Boston Terrier has dental calculus? Dental calculus is not an oral disease that only humans suffer from. So the following editor will share with you the prevention and treatment of dental calculus in Boston Terriers.

Boston Terrier dental calculus prevention and treatment methods:

In recent years, the number of Boston Terriers suffering from dental calculus and periodontitis has increased year by year. So how to prevent Boston Terriers from suffering from dental calculus? Generally speaking, Boston Terriers with symptoms such as dental plaque and drooling may suffer from dental calculus. There is dental calculus, and in severe cases, it can even cause bacterial infection and be life-threatening.

1. Insist on eating special dog food, and do not let Boston Terriers eat anything that is too soft

The most basic reason why Boston Terriers will suffer from dental calculus is due to dietary problems. If the Boston Terrier eats too soft food for a long time, food residue will easily accumulate in the gaps between the teeth, which will lead to dental calculus over time. . Therefore, it is recommended that owners give Boston Terriers something to grind their teeth, or toys to clean their teeth.
For the daily diet, it is best to feed professional dog food, because hard food can clean teeth while being eaten. In addition, those canned dog food, soft dog food or food that is too soft should not be used. Frequent feeding can easily affect dental health and is not conducive to the development of Boston Terrier teeth. Also, you can feed your Boston Terrier more bones and use chewing gum, which can increase the friction between teeth and prevent tartar.

2. Don’t always feed things with a lot of sugar

Try to reduce or do not feed foods with high sugar content. If your Boston Terrier eats foods with high sugar content, you must remember to rinse your mouth, preferably brush your teeth, because the formation of dental calculus is related to saliva, and the more saliva you have, the more likely it is. The less you eat, the easier it is to form tartar, so be sure to drink more water after eating sugary foods.

　3. Pay attention to prevention and brushing your teeth

It is also very simple to prevent dental disease in Boston Terriers. Once discovered, you can take them to the hospital for teeth cleaning immediately. In addition, it is recommended that parents develop a good habit of brushing teeth in Boston Terriers.