Dog Teeth Cleaning- Not To Be Overlooked |
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Many pet owners fail to understand the importance of oral hygiene, which may cause serious dental issues. However, there are many simple and useful ways by which a dog’s oral health can be maintained:
Brushing your dog’s teeth is an excellent way to prevent plaque buildup.
Use toothbrush that is specially designed for dog.
Dog’s toothpaste is quite different from the human ones.
Dog chews have teeth-cleaning properties, that improve dog’s oral health.
The best way to ensure a dog’s oral health is a professional cleaning by a veterinarian.
1. February is National Pet Dental Health Month.
2. Studies show that by age three, 80 percent of dogs exhibit signs of gum disease.
3. Facial swelling below the eye of your dog is usually due to an infection of the 4th premolar (carnassial) tooth. Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4236762/
https://powellvets.com/wellness-testing/
https://www.avma.org/Events/pethealth/Pages/February-is-National-Pet-De |
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