Poor dental hygiene in dogs and its consequences
Regular checks of your dog's teeth are essential. Misaligned teeth or very stubborn milk teeth as well as other developmental disorders in the dog's teeth lead to massive problems in adulthood. If your dog suffers from growth disorders, its teeth can also be affected. Small breeds in particular struggle with dental problems. In today's blog post, we explain why you should definitely not skip routine check-ups with your veterinarian when your dog is a puppy and why dental care is also essential for dogs.
Dental diseases resulting from poor dental hygiene in dogs
Not only plaque or massive tartar are clear signs of poor dental hygiene in dogs. The sooner you take action in this area, the greater the likelihood that your dog will be spared major dental problems. Consequential damage can also be minimized as much as possible through regular and correct dental care. Untreated tartar often leads to tooth loss .
There are also various accompanying symptoms. Bleeding gums, changes in the jaw and neck area, heavy tearing or a blocked nose on one side can be an indication of a damaged tooth. An intense smell from the mouth, increased nibbling on furniture or other everyday objects, chewing on one side or constantly rubbing the nose on the sofa can also indicate an advanced dental problem or severe inflammation in the jaw.
If you neglect your dog's teeth, your pet may lose teeth when they don't need to. Symptoms of bad teeth range from bad breath to inflammation in important organs such as the heart, liver and kidneys.
Prevent diseases of the dog's teeth
The ideal prophylaxis is to ensure that your four-legged friend has a balanced and, above all, sugar-free diet. Regular dental care and oral hygiene should not be ignored. With our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush, cleaning is quick and easy.
Avoid using various chewing aids or chewing toys, but instead ensure that your dog chews for a long time. This stimulates the flow of saliva . Saliva also cleans the teeth. Avoid sugary treats and clean your dog's teeth at least every second or third day. Chewing is extremely important for cleaning teeth and promotes general health , but caution is advised with sugary foods .
And regular chewing is not always possible, especially for older dogs. For this reason, you should be careful with so-called buying aids. These can cause lasting damage to your dog's teeth. Regular cleaning of the teeth with our emmi®-dent ultrasonic toothbrush is much more effective at this age.
Dental hygiene for your dog is extremely important. If done regularly, it will not only save you a lot of grief and suffering as your dog gets older, but also a huge amount of money.
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