People often say, "Toothache is not a disease, it is really fatal to hurt." Various teeth problems are usually caused by some improper living habits, and the same is true for dogs. Dog teeth problems have a great impact on dogs. A bite of strong and sharp teeth is very important for dogs. It not only allows dogs to easily eat nutritious foods, but also is an important factor in dogs' appearance. If the teeth become ill, the dog's appetite will be greatly reduced. If the nutrition cannot keep up, the dog's health will naturally become very bad. What's even more terrifying is that dental diseases can also lead to the occurrence of some other diseases.
Bad breath, plaque, and stones
Three major signals of dog health crisis
If dogs have bad breath, the reason is not necessarily caused by wrong food choices. The more important factor may be the lack of correct and timely cleaning of dog teeth on weekdays.
Bacteria on dogs' teeth will accumulate along the gaps of teeth without rest. These bacteria gradually form plaques. When these plaques are not clean and hard, tartar will form and they will smell bad.
When the gaps in the teeth are full of tartar, it will cause gingivitis and periodontal disease. In severe cases, it will be caused by abscess, susceptibility to infection, and damage to the teeth or bones.
Isn't toothache considered a disease? But it really makes you die!
Unhealthy gums will be very sore and often bleeding. Dogs will face problems such as gum recession, loose teeth, breakage, and inflammation.
What is more dangerous is that bacteria caused by periodontal disease may spread from the blood to other parts of the body. These bacteria will attack the organs of the dog's whole body, such as chronic inflammation of the throat and esophagus, and then cause failure of the stomach and intestines, heart, lungs, liver and kidneys, etc., and in severe cases, it can cause death.
Therefore, if a dog has poor teeth, its appetite will naturally not be good, its oral hygiene will not be healthy, and its lifespan will be much shorter.
Does your dog have dental diseases?
Star of Bad Breath
When you get home from get off work every day, playing with your dog for a while is undoubtedly a pleasure. But do you feel that your dog has become bad breath recently, and the intimate movements that were originally very unpleasant now.
Prince of Yellow Teeth
The dog is tall and mighty, and is known as the "handsome dog prince" and is a good capital for you to show off to your colleagues and friends. But the dog opened its mouth and exposed its yellow teeth, unfortunately it became famous as the "Prince of Yellow Teeth".
Mourish Baby
Dogs should be born to be able to eat and sleep, lively and cute. However, some dogs find it difficult to swallow delicious dog food, and they dare not put their mouths around the delicious food. When the owner touches their mouth, the dog will scream in pain.
Salute King
Dog dogs have strong saliva secretion, which is a physiological need for dogs to digest. However, it is abnormal if the dog's saliva exceeds the normal range and becomes the saliva king that everyone can hide from. If your dog has the above situation, it is very likely that it has dental disease. As an owner, you must timely maintain your dog's dental health to avoid deepening the condition due to delays in treatment.
Improper teeth cleaning will cause greater damage to the dog!
Do not use human toothbrushes and toothpaste for brushing your dog's teeth. Different teeth structures determine the appearance of the toothbrush. If human toothpaste is used for dogs to use, if the dog accidentally eats it during the brushing process, it will make it sick. Because human toothpaste will produce a lot of foam, the foam component will affect the dog's gastrointestinal health, and you may vomit and diarrhea.
Some owners will take their dogs to the hospital for dental care, but you should know that in order to allow the dog to be obediently underwent oral examination, the pet doctor will first give the dog a general anesthesia and then clean the teeth. This is also a risk for the dog, which will affect the dog's brain development and is very likely to cause brain tissue and memory damage.
Gingival atrophy, the damage will be irreversible
Experts point out that if the gums shrink, it will be troublesome and "irreversible" and can only be controlled! Once "gum atrophy" occurs, it will be difficult to regenerate the gums and alveolar bones and restore the original height. This is determined by the special structure of the "gingival tissue". However, if it is a "mild bacterial" infection, the bones do not retreat and do not cause "bone loss". They will grow back through regular treatment. On the contrary, the bones have degenerated and atrophy, and it will be difficult for the gums to return to their original height.
Correct oral health care can extend the time for dogs to accompany their owners
Eat hard food
Correct feeding and daily teeth cleaning can save the dog from the pain of dental diseases. Training to eat hard food from childhood is the best breeding habit, which is also the reason why dog food is hard pelleted. When a dog eats hard food, the effect on the teeth is equivalent to the brushing of a person. If you don’t have the habit of eating hard things, you are like a person who doesn’t brush your teeth.
Special oral cleaning supplies
Regular brushing of dogs' teeth or mouthwash can keep their mouth clean and fresh, but be sure to use a dog's special toothbrush and toothpaste, mouthwash or oral spray, which will not irritate the dog's stomach and intestines.
Eat teeth grinding sticks and teeth cleaning sticks often
In addition, oral health and care for dogs on weekdays are still very important. Grinding sticks, teeth cleaning sticks or some safe chewy oral cleaning toys can allow dogs to keep their mouths clean easily and happily.