Looking After Your Dog's Teeth and Gums

We all know how important it is to care for our teeth. We can not smile, at least not without embarrassment, if we are gap-toothed or missing some teeth. We find it hard to socialize if we know our mouth is giving out distress signals through bad odor and foul smelling breath. Dental health is an essential part of human hygiene. Likewise, dental health is also very important for dogs.

Dog owners need to maintain their dog's teeth and gums. Letting tartar build up causes gum disease, and if these are untreated can cause organ damage to your dog.

Keeping your dog's gums and teeth clean and healthy is for your sake too. It does not make for a healthy master-pet relationship if you avoid your dog's affectionate licks, because you are wary of the bacteria in your dog's saliva, as well as the malodorous breath that your dog is giving off.

To maintain your dog's dental health, you should:-

Regularly brush your dog's teeth using a special dog brush and toothpaste. You should clean your dog's teeth at least twice a week, and the best time is when both you and your dog are in a relaxed mood. As this ritual gradually becomes a routine and regular habit, you may find that it even brings you and your dog closer together.
Feed your dog hard and coarse dog treats, and to give him something to chew on - like rawhide or chew toys.
Remember to take your dog to the vet for a regular dental checkup - once a year should be sufficient.

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