Dental cleaning sticks cannot replace teeth brushing

Some dogs may just treat dental cleaning sticks as food, while other dogs may be in better condition. They may chew molar sticks in their mouths, but here comes the problem. , it may not necessarily use all its teeth to bite, then the remaining teeth will not be cleaned, and it may cause oral diseases.

Dental cleaning sticks cannot completely clean the mouth

Since it is said that dental cleaning sticks cannot replace brushing, it is necessary to talk about the importance of dog oral care. According to American Veterinary Dentistry Statistics from the association show that 80% of dogs have oral problems after they are over 3 years old. Most of them are caused by owners not paying attention to oral problems, which leads to a series of diseases, such as: bad breath, dental problems, etc. Problems such as shedding, if not treated in time, may even cause heart disease, liver disease, etc. in serious cases.

How to care for your dog’s mouth

Tip 1 Regular oral check-ups are very important
Similar to your dog’s daily physical examination, regular oral check-ups are also very important. The poop scraper can take the dog to the pet hospital for regular check-ups to see if the dog’s oral environment is healthy, so as not to miss the best time for treatment. The veterinarian can determine whether the dog's mouth needs cleaning and polishing, can also help the dog with oral hygiene, and give suggestions on the dog's dental care.

Tip 2 Brushing teeth is essential
Many owners refuse to brush their dogs’ teeth because they are lazy and find it troublesome to brush their teeth. In fact, if a person brushes his teeth twice a day, his teeth may not be healthy, let alone a dog? Veterinarian Dr. Elizabeth Cohen once said that brushing a dog's teeth is actually not difficult. Whether the dog can have a healthy oral cavity is closely related to the owner.
The permanent teeth of dogs will slowly grow when they are about four months old. By the sixth month, owners can brush their teeth. It is generally recommended to brush your dog’s teeth 2 to 3 times a week, using dog-specific toothpaste and toothbrush.

Tip 3 Pay attention to your diet
We all know that eating too many sweets in children will lead to tooth decay. Similarly, dogs will too. Don’t feed your dog too many sweets. You can supplement your dog with appropriate vitamins to ensure a balanced nutrition. It will also help supplement calcium, phosphorus and other ingredients for your teeth.
When feeding your dog, you can add some crude fiber to avoid letting them eat the fine bones of poultry, which may damage their teeth.
Insufficient oral care for dogs can easily lead to gingivitis, periodontal disease, dental plaque and other diseases. However, although some diseases appear in the mouth, they are problems in other parts of the body. For example, although some dogs have bad breath, it is not a dental disease. They may have irregular stools. At this time, you should pay attention.Yes, it may be caused by imbalance of gastrointestinal flora. You can feed your dog some probiotics to regulate his stomach.

Other scavengers will find that the dog’s teeth are very yellow, but it is not actually an oral problem. The examination shows that the dog is suffering from jaundice. Generally speaking, the gums of healthy dogs are reddish. When the gums start to turn yellow, the owner must consider whether it is due to jaundice and whether it needs to be sent to the hospital for treatment in time to avoid delaying the condition.