What should I do if my Irish Wolfhound has dental calculus? Dental calculus, an oral disease, is not only suffered by humans. So the following editor will share with you the prevention and treatment of dental calculus in Irish Wolfhounds.

Methods to prevent and treat dental calculus in Irish Wolfhounds:

In recent years, the number of Irish Wolfhounds suffering from dental calculus and periodontitis has increased year by year. So how to prevent Irish Wolfhounds from suffering from dental calculus? Generally speaking, Irish Wolfhounds with symptoms such as dental plaque and drooling All wolfhounds may suffer from dental calculus, and in severe cases, it can even cause bacterial infection and be life-threatening.

1. Insist on eating special dog food and do not let Irish Wolfhound eat anything that is too soft

The most basic reason why Irish Wolfhounds suffer from dental calculus is due to dietary problems. If Irish Wolfhounds eat too soft food for a long time, food residues will easily accumulate in the gaps between the teeth. Can cause dental calculus. Therefore, it is recommended that owners usually give Irish Wolfhounds more food that can grind their teeth, or toys to clean their teeth.

For daily diet, it is best to feed professional dog food, because hard food can clean teeth while being eaten. In addition, those canned dog food, soft dog food or too soft food should not be eaten frequently. If fed, firstly, it will easily affect the dental health, and secondly, it will not be conducive to the development of the Irish Wolfhound's teeth. Also, you can give your Irish Wolfhound more bones and use chewing gum, which can increase the friction between teeth and prevent tartar.

2. Don’t always feed things with a lot of sugar

Try to reduce or do not feed foods with high sugar content. If your Irish Wolfhound eats foods with high sugar content, you must remember to rinse your mouth and preferably brush your teeth, because the formation of dental calculus is related to saliva. The less saliva you have, the easier it is to form tartar, so be sure to drink more water after eating sugary foods.

　3. Pay attention to prevention and brushing your teeth

It is also very simple to prevent dental disease in Irish Wolfhounds. Once discovered, you can take them to the hospital for teeth cleaning immediately. In addition, it is recommended that parents develop a good habit of brushing teeth in Irish Wolfhounds.