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- Plaque and Tartar Buildup
-After taking food, bacteria start to buildup on the teeth like a gummy coating. This coating is called plaque.
-After taking food, bacteria start to buildup on the teeth like a gummy coating. This coating is called plaque.
-Within 24 hours, this freshly formed plaque mixes with the minerals in the saliva and starts to harden. It is at this stage while the plaque is hardening that it becomes tartar or calculus. Tartar is rough and porous and can be formed below and above the gum line of the pet dog.
-Within 24 hours, this freshly formed plaque mixes with the minerals in the saliva and starts to harden. It is at this stage while the plaque is hardening that it becomes tartar or calculus. Tartar is rough and porous and can be formed below and above the gum line of the pet dog.
-The tartar mechanically pushes the gums away from the teeth. This causes the teeth to loosen in their sockets and eventually may fall out or will need to be extracted.
-The tartar mechanically pushes the gums away from the teeth. This causes the teeth to loosen in their sockets and eventually may fall out or will need to be extracted.
-Broken teeth can cause problem if left untreated.
-Broken teeth can cause problem if left untreated.
- Gingivitis
-Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums and it is reversible with proper care. Gingivitis is an early stage form of the more dangerous periodontal disease.
-Gingivitis is the inflammation of the gums and it is reversible with proper care. Gingivitis is an early stage form of the more dangerous periodontal disease.
-When a dog has gingivitis, the gums may become very painful, and even start to bleed. Chewing food can be difficult, which can make life uncomfortable for your pup.
-When a dog has gingivitis, the gums may become very painful, and even start to bleed. Chewing food can be difficult, which can make life uncomfortable for your pup.
-Important symptoms of gingivitis include: Bad breath, swollen and pus gums, plaque formation, bleeding of gums, reluctance to eat and loosening of teeth.
-Important symptoms of gingivitis include: Bad breath, swollen and pus gums, plaque formation, bleeding of gums, reluctance to eat and loosening of teeth.
- Home- based remedies
-Starting at an early age, pet owner should touch and examine their pet’s mouth, and look for abnormal lesions or areas of pain.
-Starting at an early age, pet owner should touch and examine their pet’s mouth, and look for abnormal lesions or areas of pain.
-Tartar and bacteria build-up can be minimized by oral rinsing and brushing. One should always check that the toothpastes and rinses are safe for pet use, sometimes human products can be toxic for pet.
-Tartar and bacteria build-up can be minimized by oral rinsing and brushing. One should always check that the toothpastes and rinses are safe for pet use, sometimes human products can be toxic for pet.
-Pet oral chews are all-time favourites of pet- parents, as these are designed specifically for oral health. It is an easy and effective way to help reduce the build-up of tartar on the teeth.
-Pet oral chews are all-time favourites of pet- parents, as these are designed specifically for oral health. It is an easy and effective way to help reduce the build-up of tartar on the teeth.
- Dental Chews
-Regular monitoring of pet when using dental chews helps in avoiding accidental choking.
-Regular monitoring of pet when using dental chews helps in avoiding accidental choking.
-Chewing as an activity can help pet companion achieve several things.
-Chewing as an activity can help pet companion achieve several things.
-For small puppies, chewing helps relieve pain while teething. In case of senior dogs chew makes jaws strong and their teeth clean.
-For small puppies, chewing helps relieve pain while teething. In case of senior dogs chew makes jaws strong and their teeth clean.
-However, it is always important to be aware of the dangers and risks with regard to your dog.
-However, it is always important to be aware of the dangers and risks with regard to your dog.
-If pet parents find that dental chew is harder than the teeth, chances of tooth injuries increase. Indigestible chunks can also cause obstruction risk in the gastrointestinal tract.
-If pet parents find that dental chew is harder than the teeth, chances of tooth injuries increase. Indigestible chunks can also cause obstruction risk in the gastrointestinal tract.
- Way Ahead
It has been recommended by all veterinarians that brushing your dog's teeth on a daily basis prevents the buildup of plaque and tartar and also significantly reduce the risk of gingivitis. However, if your dog is not used to brushing, it is best to start off with occasional brushing. Start brushing for shorter lengths of time and move to longer intervals so that your pet companion is eased into the routine.
It has been recommended by all veterinarians that brushing your dog's teeth on a daily basis prevents the buildup of plaque and tartar and also significantly reduce the risk of gingivitis. However, if your dog is not used to brushing, it is best to start off with occasional brushing. Start brushing for shorter lengths of time and move to longer intervals so that your pet companion is eased into the routine.