Common oral diseases in dogs

1. Dental calculus:

Dental calculus is caused by the mixture of food residue and bacteria. Once formed, it is difficult to completely remove. Therefore, owners should clean their dogs’ teeth regularly, brush their teeth frequently, and have their teeth washed if necessary. However, dental calculus can easily be deposited on the tooth surface again, so the best prevention is for owners to help their dogs develop good oral habits.

Gingivitis is the prelude to periodontal disease. It mainly occurs at the junction of gums and teeth, because dogs do not clean around their teeth after eating food. A lot of food residue will accumulate and a lot of bacteria will breed around the teeth. After the bacteria invade the gums, they will inflame the gums and the teeth will start to hurt.

Periodontal disease is a relatively common oral disease in the dog's mouth. It is transformed from dental calculus and gingivitis that gradually become serious. If the early symptoms are not taken seriously, the development of periodontal disease will cause the gum tissue to swell, become inflamed and bleed, severely destroy the gum tissue, causing the dog's teeth to shake slightly, and eventually lead to tooth loss; if the dog is found to have periodontal disease If you are sick, you should seek treatment from a local veterinarian immediately to avoid delaying the condition.

If a dog's appetite has decreased dramatically recently, check for cavities, commonly known as cavities. Like humans, dogs can develop bacteria due to the accumulation of food scraps. When bacteria grow, they produce an acidic substance that slowly dissolves the calcium in your teeth, eventually causing tooth decay. Tooth decay can cause tooth pain in dogs, which can lead to a loss of appetite.

Usually caused by trauma, such as dogs running around or teeth worn or even broken when biting hard objects. Once a tooth is broken, the root of the tooth will be exposed, causing infection of the pulp cavity. Later, as the infection worsens, the inflammation will evolve into periodontal disease. In addition, dogs may also develop this problem as they age.

If the owner finds a fluid-filled lump on the underside of the dog’s tongue, this is a sublingual abscess, and the dog should be taken to the animal hospital for surgery immediately. Drain the fluid from the lump.

How to prevent dog oral diseases

1. Clean your dog’s teeth and mouth in time every day
First of all, Choose a soft toothbrush, but do not use toothpaste to brush your teeth, as the taste of toothpaste is too irritating to your dog. It can cause digestive discomfort in dogs. Special toothpaste for dogs is made from aminotransferase. No air bubbles. Even if the dog eats it, there will be no problem. The toothpaste is also designed with chicken and beef flavors. Dogs like the taste of meat very much, which makes brushing less resistant.

First use a toothbrushTouch the dog's mouth and brush gently, and give it some rewards at the same time, so that the dog will not be too repelled by the toothbrush. After persisting for a while, try to insert the toothbrush deeper into the dog's mouth to brush his teeth. At this time, you need to observe the dog's reaction at this time, and reward the dog for being quiet and cooperative at any time. Once you find that the dog is resisting, you must adjust the position and intensity. During the process, the owner should try his best to clean all parts of the dog's mouth until the dog completely accepts brushing.

Soft or sticky food will accumulate on the teeth, which will cause tooth decay. Disease, dry food and biscuits can help dogs eliminate plaque on their teeth.

Probiotics also have a certain effect on improving dog halitosis.

For example, bone cleaners, teeth cleaning toys, large rope ball toys, etc. There are many different toys for cleaning teeth. The flat surface is used to clean the dog's teeth. When the dog bites, the concave and convex objects will rub against the inner and outer surfaces of the teeth, causing the teeth to crack. Removing dirt and food residue from the teeth allows the dog to brush its teeth unconsciously when biting.

Don’t pamper your dogs too much. Eating too much messy food can cause dental disease. Occasionally, you can appropriately supplement some vitamin B medications to reduce oral problems. Cleaning your dog's teeth every six months can effectively prevent dental problems.