How to protect teeth for pet?

Cats and dogs are our important and beloved friends, but many friends often ignore their dental health. Unhealthy teeth not only cause bad breath, but also may affect overall health

Why is pet dental health so important?

Because if they are unhealthy, their teeth will have problems such as tartar. If humans have tartar, their gums will bleed easily. This may cause bad breath and other oral problems, and serious problems may cause other problems. Periodontitis may reduce pets' appetite and even cause heart and kidney problems.

1. Brush teeth regularly

Brushing teeth is the simplest way to prevent it. Although pets may not be particularly used to brushing teeth at first and may resist, as long as they are trained, they will adapt and get used to brushing teeth, and may even actively wait for their owners to help clean their teeth.

At the same time, there are a few things to pay attention to.

Choose pet-specific toothpaste. Human toothpaste contains fluoride, which is not safe for pets, so you should choose pet-specific toothpaste and toothbrush.

When you first start brushing your pet's teeth, you can use your fingertips to massage their teeth and gums. After they get used to it, you can switch to a toothbrush.

It's best to brush your teeth once a day. If you can't do that, you can do it 3 to 4 times a week.

2. Diet is also important

Hard food and snacks: such as dry food, chew toys for teeth, oral cleaning snacks, etc., can help remove food debris and plaque from the surface of the teeth. Especially some chewing toys, which clean teeth by friction, help reduce tartar.

Wet food and canned food: Although pets like to eat wet food and canned food, food residues can easily remain on their teeth. If your pet eats wet food, remember to brush your teeth! ! Don't forget!

3. Regular check-ups

In fact, pets also need regular dental checkups. Pets can find some problems that we can't find, such as swollen gums, loose teeth and other problems. It is recommended to go to the hospital for a dental check-up at least once a day.

For older pets and pets with dental problems, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a check-up every six months. If there is too much tartar, the pet needs to have its teeth cleaned. Teeth cleaning is usually performed under general anesthesia.

4. Observe the pet's oral cavity

It is recommended that pet owners can check the pet's oral cavity regularly to detect and solve problems in time.

Bad breath: Bad breath may be the smell of food residue, but it may also be tartar or gingivitis.

Difficulty eating: If the pet is unwilling to chew or swallows hard when eating, it may be tooth or gum pain

Drooling or swollen mouth: If the pet suddenly starts drooling or the mouth swells, it may be a problem with the teeth.

Finally, here are some tips

First, you can buy some chewing toys for your pet

Second, drink more water. Drinking water helps clean the mouth and prevent the growth of oral bacteria.

Third, don't eat snacks that are too sweet. Just like people are prone to tooth decay when eating sugar, sugar promotes bacterial growth and increases the risk of oral problems.

Conclusion

In fact, it is not difficult to protect pets’ teeth, but it requires owners to pay more attention to their pets. Don’t panic if there are oral problems. Ask a doctor in time and go to the hospital for examination if necessary.