Plaque and calculus
Plaque is a mucous membrane composed of bacteria and food residues attached to teeth and gums. It is the main cause of bad breath, gum inflammation and tooth loss in dogs.
Periodontitis and gingivitis
These two kinds of inflammation have similar symptoms. In the early stage of simple gingivitis, the gingival margin is bleeding and swollen. When periodontitis occurs, the pain is more obvious, it is difficult to chew and eat, and there is a lot of drooling. In severe cases, ulcers are formed, bad breath occurs, and even convulsions and spasms occur.
Second, does the dog need to brush his teeth every day?
Due to the different body structure and food, it takes about three days for a dog's teeth to form tartar. For the health of dogs' teeth, it is recommended that dogs brush their teeth at least three times a week. If you are not afraid of trouble, you can brush it once a day.
Third, how to brush your dog's teeth?
First of all, pet owners can go to pet shops or pet hospitals and buy some special toothpaste and toothbrushes for dogs. It doesn't matter if you haven't bought it yet. You can choose some soft-haired toothbrushes used by children as substitutes. But remember, never choose toothpaste and toothbrush for adults. Because of different constitutions, if dogs use toothpaste for adults, their digestive system will be very uncomfortable and dogs will become very resistant.
After choosing toothpaste and toothbrush, we will learn how to brush the dog's teeth.
1. Put out your hands and gently hold the dog's nose and mouth with your hands. Then slowly break the lips on both sides.
2. Start brushing the dog's teeth and gums.
3. Brush gently along the gum line. Be careful when brushing your teeth here, because it is a gathering place for tooth dirt, so it should be clean.
4. Spray the inside of the dog's mouth with clear water, and rinse the toothpaste and some foreign bodies in the mouth.
If the dog doesn't want to brush his teeth, don't worry too much. Try sticking some tooth powder on a soft towel or wet cotton ball to help the dog clean his teeth. In addition, when preparing food for dogs, you can choose some foods with more fiber, so that you can clean your mouth during chewing.
4. What if the dog has periodontal problems?
If your dog has a lot of dental calculus, it is recommended to go directly to the pet hospital to choose tooth cleaning, and the effect will be faster and better.
Remember to brush your dog's teeth on time, not just once.
If your dog's periodontal disease is serious enough to affect eating, please take the dog to the hospital for treatment immediately.
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