What to do if your dog doesn’t want to brush his teeth

Dec 31,2023
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Solutions for dogs who are unwilling to brush their teeth

1. Provide chew toys. Teeth grinding is a physiological need of dogs, which can exercise their bite force. When the teeth come into contact with the surface of the object, physical friction can also help the dog clean some attachments on the teeth.

2. Provide dental cleaning sticks. Dental sticks are similar to chew toys, except that they are food that can be eaten by your dog. Dental sticks often contain flavors that dogs like, so they are more acceptable than regular chew toys.

3. Provide mouthwash. The "teeth-cleansing" substances contained in mouthwash. Regular use of mouthwash can effectively prevent the formation of dental calculus and protect your dog's oral health in the long term.

Disadvantages of dogs not brushing their teeth

1. Dental calculus. If a dog does not brush his teeth for a long time, dental plaque will gradually adhere to the tooth surface, forming dental calculus, which will cause Periodontitis, gingivitis and other diseases.

2. Due to malnutrition, the dog does not brush its teeth for a long time, the teeth gradually become loose or even fall off, and abscesses in the mouth will affect the dog's appetite.

3. It affects the gastrointestinal digestive function. Dogs cannot chew food well because their teeth have fallen out, so they can only wolf it down. This puts a great burden on the dog’s gastrointestinal system and affects the dog’s health. The gastrointestinal digestive function of dogs

4. Bad breath. Dogs will have bad breath after they have dental calculus, which is also one of the sources of body odor in dogs.

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