If you never brush your teeth, you will constantly be dealing with a bad odor in the mouth and a lot of plaque. It also means you will start developing other health issues, such that you spend a lot of money going to the dentist. This is the same thing that happens with dogs. A dog’s dental health is vital to prevent dental diseases and other issues. Signs of dental disease in your dog include broken and loose teeth, bleeding gum, bad breath, inability to drink or eat, drooling, etc. Here are reasons dental care is vital for dogs.
Prevents Bad Breath
Bad breath means an unhappy dog and an unhappy pet owner. It means you cannot enjoy the many kisses that dogs love to give when they love you. So, if your dog has bad breath, it shows poor dental care. Make sure you clean your dog’s mouth daily to prevent bad odor development. It will also remove plaque building up on the teeth. The plaque buildup creates a yellow-brown film over the gum and teeth with a nasty smell. Therefore, brushing the teeth removes the plaque, leaving your pet with a pleasant odor and strong teeth.
Prevents Tooth Loss
If the teeth enamel gets damaged or infected due to poor dental care, your dog risks losing its teeth. Prolonged damage causes loosening or falling out of the teeth. Therefore, looking after your dog’s dental health is vital to maintain healthy and strong teeth. Take time every day to brush its teeth to remove plaque. Ensure you start slowly and that the dog is comfortable. You must also use the right dog toothpaste. It is also a good idea to buy cow ear for dogs since it cleans teeth and improves dental health. By giving it cow ears, you are helping it maintain a clean mouth and providing the crucial nutrients it needs.
Prevents Pain
Dogs are good at hiding pain, and diseases like periodontal and gingivitis can cause a lot of pain. Just the same way you feel with a toothache, the dog feels the same too. Therefore, keeping your dog’s mouth healthy is crucial to prevent pain. It will prevent these diseases that cause pain, ensuring you have a happy pet.
Prevents Damage to Other Organs
Lousy dental health affects the mouth and the dog’s overall health. The bacteria that cause plaque can find their way into the bloodstream and spread to the kidneys, heart, and liver. In turn, it leads to organ damage that makes the dog sicker. Taking care of your dog’s dental health is best to ensure it does not suffer other complications like kidney damage. That means you get to extend the lifespan of your fur friend.
Prevents Periodontal Disease
Another significant reason dog dental care is vital is that it prevents periodontal disease. The plaque buildup leads to tartar, which causes gum infection and inflammation. The gums begin to recede from your pet’s teeth, leading to gingivitis or teeth loss. Gingivitis is just a periodontal disease in its first stage. If not treated, gingivitis develops into more serious issues.
Conclusion
The first step to giving your dog a healthy mouth is understanding dental care’s importance. Start keeping your dog’s dental health in top condition and enjoy a happy pet for a long time.
Sort of like humans. This is excellent info, I have a dog and we buy things to help with his teeth and breath, but this is help insightful.
I’m glad it was helpful for you.
We have a rescue and her teeth were in such bad shape when we got her. The vet said she was probably in a cage and was chewing on the bars to get out:( She’s doing great now.
Aww poor baby. I’m glad to hear she’s doing well now.
Great information. We just took our dog in for his first check up.
Glad to hear that.
I only have kitties! They should probably get a teeth cleaning at some point. They’ve never had one before.
Right! Both cats and dogs should always have cleanings.
What a lot of pet owners don’t understand is going to the vet for regular check ups and not just when something’s wrong can safe the person time and costs. Not only that, but it can prevent some illness right away if caught early! Thank you so much for the advice!
Yes, exactly! I’m glad you understand as well. It’s so important.
We take our pets to the vet for yearly checkups. Only one of our cats had to have a cleaning and not until he was 10. Our dog had to have 4 teeth pulled at age 7 (originally went in for 1 that had cracked from chewing too hard). Otherwise, they have been pretty good with their teeth.
I’m glad to hear you take them in for yearly checkups. I think it’s so important.
I have never really thought about this much. I t seems like I really have to start taking care of my dog’s health even more.
Yes, most definitely.
This is a really great and very informative post. I’m gonna share this with my friends and family who has a pet.
Thanks for sharing.
I am so agree with you that my dog’s teeth health is very important. Need to start to have more care about it.
Yes, it sure is.
Oh, yes family pet’s dental health is very important! Poor care of their mouth can lead to more serious issues later on in life, for sure!
Yes, it really is important.
It makes sense to keep on top of our pet’s health. Much like us, it is good to be proactive and stay on top of health issues!
Yes, for sure!
Your pet’s health is so important. So, they can have a happy life. Regular checkups for your pet to be able treat when someone is not right in your dog or cat.
Yes, for sure.
I think it’s best to visit the pros and let them handle the situation when it comes to your pets. They know better, for sure.
Yes, I agree.
We have vet check-ups every once in a while to make sure that everything is okay with our pets before. Those are some great points to keep in mind.
I’m glad you do their check ups too. I think it’s really important.
Yes! Making sure your furry family members are cared for properly is so important. I have insurance on them… Many Pets and it works beautifully!
I’m so glad to hear that.