【😰Why does dog breath stink?】
◾️Bacterial growth: Food residues and germs adhere to the surface of their teeth. After a period of time, the germs create bad breath.
◾️Behavioral: Dog ate its own poop.
◾️Sickness: Gastrointestinal disease, respiratory disease, diabetes, liver disease, or kidney disease leads to bad breath. Bad breath from sickness might even smell of spoiled food or urine.
【⚠️Warning signs of oral health!】
If the dog does not brush his teeth often, the accumulation of dental plaque in the mouth will gradually form dental calculus on the edge of the gums, which will cause oral diseases such as periodontal disease and gingivitis. If not treated in time, gum disease may endanger the dog’s health. If yellow-green dental calculus appears, hospital treatment is recommended.
【✅How to improve or prevent?】
◾️Maintain the habit of brushing teeth
Use toothbrushes and toothpaste specially designed for dogs. Brushing your teeth can not only clean your mouth, but also keep your breath fresh. Whether a toy or dental bone, it cannot replace the cleaning level of a toothbrush. Dog teeth brushing is the only way to properly maintain oral health.
◾️Regular teeth check-ups
When bringing your dog for a shot or health checkup, also check up on oral health. If there is any abnormality, it can be immediately discovered and treated.
◾️Use other products for support
There are many products on the market that assist dogs in removing oral bacteria, such as toys, dental bones, tooth cleansers, etc. Through the process of biting, helps clean surfaces of the dog’s teeth that are difficult to brush.
Do you brush your dog’s teeth?🦷
Does your dog resist?😬
