What happens to your teeth if you do not clean them properly? Likely, there will be cavities, discoloration, disease, tooth loss, and infection.
Your loved dog is faces the same risks and needs your help.
In the article below you will learn just how to keep your dog's mouth clean and tartar free.
Feed your dog solid crunchy dog food.
This hard food is tougher to chew and it removes any thing that has built up on the teeth.
The popular wet style of dog food may be delicious but it is more likely to build up on their teeth.
Save this special dog food for special occasions and feed it to your dog no more than once a week.
What dog doesn't love dog treats? Well the even better news is that dog treats are designed to help remove tartar build-up.
Treats like raw hide that are constantly chewed on all day help clear tartar off the teeth.
This is by far the easiest method of prevent oral decay for your pooch.
To help prevent tartar that can quickly build-up in dog's mouth you need to avoid feeding your dog left overs.
Human table scraps pose a serious oral health risk for dogs.
Not only can this cause serious decay of teeth it may also lead to stomach problems.
If you want your dogs teeth to be healthy simply do not feed them left overs.
It may come as a bit of a surprise, but you can actually brush your dog's teeth.
Brushing a dog is similar to cleaning the teeth of an infant.
A very popular brushing method is using a washcloth and a small amount of baking soda.
You would then proceed to gently rub the teeth with the damp cloth.
Another popular brushing option is using an actual dog toothbrush (yes they do exist) and specialty formulated beef flavored toothpaste.
Be sure to be gentle as you clean the teeth as to not hurt the sensitive gums of your dog.
Using these tips you will be able to take excellent care of your dog's teeth leaving them clean and healthy.
Your dog can suffer the same decay and disease that you can when proper oral hygiene is not practiced.
Be sure to help your dog have a healthy mouth and teeth.