The Sussex Hound needs to keep brushing its teeth

Start brushing the dog’s teeth 2-3 times a week when it is 6 months old. The dog will definitely resist unaccustomed to it at first, but if you insist on doing it, it will become better. become a better habit. First, take a gauze strip dipped in a little saline solution and wrap it around your index finger, and wipe the gums and between the teeth in sequence. Be gentle to avoid damaging the gums. After the dog adapts, dip a little pet toothpaste in it and brush its teeth. This toothpaste does not require rinsing. mouth, allowing it to dry up on its own. The above operation can last for 2 weeks. After the dog is fully adapted, use a dog-specific toothbrush to brush its teeth. After long-term persistence, you can get the ideal nursing effect.

Sussex Hounds can exercise their teeth

Do not overfeed your dog with sweets, such as chocolate and sugar, to prevent it from developing dental caries. You can feed it various chewing bones such as vegetable sticks, which can not only exercise the bite force of the dog's teeth, but also play a role in cleaning tartar and tartar.

How to treat Sussex Hound’s oral cavity with medication

If oral ulcers, red and swollen gums, etc. occur, you can use warm saline to clean them and apply iodine glycerin or antibiotics. If the lesions are serious, antibiotic therapy should be applied. In addition, regular supplementation with some vitamin B complex drugs can reduce the incidence.

Common oral diseases in dogs

Oral diseases mainly include "inflammation of the oral mucosa, lacerations and ulcers of the tongue, bleeding and swelling of the teeth, gingivitis, periodontitis, alveolar abscess and other diseases. And these diseases The occurrence is largely related to the owners not paying attention to the dog's oral hygiene and improper oral care.