Good dental care is essential for your pet's health and happiness. Just like you, your pet needs to receive daily dental care at home. It's ideal to begin home care when your pet is young however, it is never too late to start.
What happens if I don't clean my dog's teeth?
Without brushing, plaque can build up, putting your dog at risk for bad breath, gum disease, and tooth decay. It can also cause painful infections. Severe infection can spread, causing life-threatening conditions.
Can you clean an old dog's teeth?
Dental care, including anesthetized dental cleanings, is an essential part of senior dog care. Thorough pre-anesthetic workups, stabilization of concurrent medical issues prior to anesthesia, and the use of safer anesthetic protocols can minimize these risks in geriatric pets.
How can I remove heavy tartar from my dog's teeth?
Use a finger toothbrush to remove the tartar While you can use a finger brush to help knock tartar off the surface of your dog's teeth, there is more tartar and plaque that has built up under your dog's gum line. Using a finger toothbrush can also take a lot of training for your dog to tolerate at first.
How do you start brushing an older dog's teeth?
Wrap your finger in wet gauze and gently rub his teeth and gum line in a circular motion. Introduce a dog toothbrush with dog toothpaste on it and let him taste. If doesn't love the flavor, try another dog toothpaste. When you find a toothpaste he likes, start brushing a few teeth and stop.
More useful articles on a similar topic 👇
How often should dogs get their teeth cleaned?What happens if you don't clean dogs teeth?
