Dog Dental Health Care

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Just like for humans, plaque is bad for dogs. Plaque consists of 80% bacteria and 20% food and saliva. If plaque is not removed every day, it mineralizes and forms tartar on your dog’s teeth.

The best thing you can do to maintain good dog dental health care is to brush your dog’s teeth with an enzymatic toothpaste made for dogs.

There are also other products you can use to help fight canine dental disease: swabs, wipes, chews, and rinses. Like toothpastes, most of these products help kill plaque by using enzymes.

My dogs didn’t care for the wipes we tried, but did tolerate the Petrodex Teeth Cleaning Pads – treated dry gauze that you wrap around your finger.

Rinses can also aid in periodontal disease. Rinses designed for dogs are safe for them to swallow. Dog dental rinses still don’t replace brushing though.

If your dog is like my dogs, your dog really does not want your help with his dental care. My dogs run when they see the toothbrush, the wipes, and the rinses.

Enter dog chews. Chews such as Greenies are a great way to help with your dog’s dental health care. More importantly, my dogs like them. Greenies Edible Dog Treats is also approved by the Veterinary Oral Health Council (http://www.vohc.org) The VOHC approval means that a study has been done to insure that the dental health claims on the label are real.

While chews can aid in your dog’s dental health, they don’t replace brushing. Starting to brush your dog’s teeth at any age is good for your dog. It may take awhile, but you can eventually get your dog to at least tolerate having his teeth brushed. Always go slowly, brushing every day, and always rewarding afterward.

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