After reading the news, I feel lucky to brush Beckham's teeth regularly on weekdays. If you don't brush your teeth regularly to clean your mouth, it is easy to have bad breath, or your teeth are yellow and ugly. Failure to clean the dog's teeth after feeding can also lead to problems such as gums and affect the dog's health.
Therefore, it is better for dogs to stick to the habit of brushing their teeth, so that their teeth, gums and mouth can stay healthy. I don't think it's too much for my mother to be more. Because only when the dog is young, oral care is done properly, and the dog can be healthier when he is old, which naturally saves a sum of oral care fees.
First, why do you want to brush your dog's teeth?
If the owner is willing to take the time to brush the dog's teeth, it is a good way to help the owner save money in the long run. Because we insist on routine dental care for dogs in daily life, we can avoid expensive surgery and avoid toothache in dogs. And what are the common oral diseases of dogs? Let's have a look.
1, calculus
Dental calculus is mainly composed of food residues and bacteria, which is the culprit of bad breath and periodontal disease. Once calculus forms on the dog's teeth, it is difficult to remove it. Therefore, the owner should clean the dog's teeth regularly, and even take the dog to the vet to wash his teeth when necessary.
2, gingivitis
Gingivitis is a precursor of periodontal disease. The place where the gums meet the teeth is called "gingival sulcus". Because dogs don't have many ways to clean their teeth, after eating for countless times, a lot of food residues accumulate in the gums, which leads to a lot of bacteria here. After bacteria invade the gums, they will inflame the gums and cause pain.
3. Periodontal disease
The owner doesn't take care of the dog's teeth on weekdays. Over time, the dog's teeth will grow calculus. If the situation does not improve, the accumulation of dental calculus will become periodontal disease. Periodontal disease can cause swelling, inflammation and bleeding of tooth flesh, seriously destroy tooth tissue, cause teeth to shake greatly, and finally lead to a large number of teeth falling off.
4. Tooth decay
Besides people, dogs also have cavities. The cause of tooth decay is that food residues accumulate in the mouth, and then bacteria continue to reproduce with food residues as nutrition. At the same time of reproduction, an acidic substance is produced. When this acidic substance comes into contact with teeth, it will slowly dissolve the calcium in the teeth and form dental caries, that is, tooth decay. Tooth decay can make dogs have toothache, tooth necrosis and loss of appetite.
5, malocclusion
First, there is a problem with the development of the dog's upper and lower jaws, which leads to the failure to open and close normally. Second, when permanent teeth grow out, they are stuck by temporary teeth, leading to ectopic growth. Dogs with malocclusion will get stuck in their teeth with one mouth, which will affect their eating.
6. Broken teeth
Dogs are naturally fond of biting people, and sometimes they chew stones, making their teeth worn or even broken. Some active dogs will run around and bite their teeth. In addition, dogs will have this problem when they are older.
Second, how long should the dog's teeth be brushed?
The answer to the question of how often to brush your dog's teeth is ideally, every day! It would be better if you could brush your dog's teeth twice a day. But in reality, twice a day is a bit unrealistic, and the next best thing is that the dog owner brushes his dog's teeth at least three times a week to avoid plaque accumulation.
In order to develop the habit of brushing dogs' teeth, many dog owners usually brush their dogs' teeth after themselves, so that cleaning dogs' teeth can be incorporated into their daily habits. On the other hand, in this case, dogs are more receptive to brushing their teeth.
Third, how should the dog owner help the dog brush his teeth?
If the dog is just brought home, or just a puppy, it is a good time to instill this habit. But that doesn't mean that adult dogs can't learn to brush their teeth. Just like "it is never too late to learn", it is never too late to do anything.
Let the dog get used to brushing his teeth.
Some dog owners just open the dog's mouth and put the toothbrush in when they brush their dogs' teeth. Such rude treatment can easily make dogs hate and even be afraid of brushing their teeth. When the dog is young, you can cultivate some small habits of brushing your dog's teeth first, so that when you grow up, brushing your dog's teeth will be smoother.
You can use some snacks first, hold them in your hand, slowly go deep into the dog's mouth, smear the dog's teeth, make it feel harmless, gradually adapt, and then slowly open your mouth until you are completely used to it. If you are an older dog, you should also adopt this method until you get used to touching your teeth, and then consider starting to brush your teeth.
Give the dog a toothbrush and toothpaste.
The toothbrush used by humans is too big for dogs, and the ingredients of toothpaste used by humans are not suitable for dogs, so dog owners should prepare special toothbrushes and toothpaste for dogs. First, take a soft cloth or toothbrush, add a special toothpaste for dogs, and let the dogs lick it until they know it is edible. Brush your teeth at an angle of 45 degrees, from top to bottom and from deep to medium. Don't brush hard, gums are easy to get hurt, and the hardness of toothbrush bristles should be moderate. Don't use products such as human toothpaste or baking soda, because they will be harmful to dogs.
In the first few days, just try rubbing action, the main purpose is to make dogs like toothpaste first. Dogs can be rewarded appropriately if they cooperate. When dogs get used to dog toothpaste, they can start brushing their teeth with a toothbrush. Generally speaking, dental plaque accumulates most on canine teeth and buccal teeth and should be treated first. Once dogs get used to the feeling of letting you touch their lips and mouths, you can start brushing all their teeth. Most of the dog's dental plaque accumulates outside, so don't worry too much about the inside of the teeth.
You can also rinse your mouth with dog mouthwash.
If dogs really don't like brushing their teeth, dog owners won't be willing to coax them. You can clean your mouth with dog mouthwash for your dog. Just pour a bottle of mouthwash into the dog's 500 ml drinking water, stir it and give it to the dog once or twice a week.
How often should I check my dog's teeth?
In addition to daily care, it is also necessary to check the dog's teeth regularly. If you are an adult dog, you should go to the dentist at least once a year to clean up the place where you usually brush your dog's teeth to keep the dog in the best health. In addition, in daily life, it is necessary to balance the dog's diet, and not to give the dog too much sugar and too much pigment to make the dog's teeth healthier. ?