What? Now I have to brush my dog's teeth too? Often enough I can hardly motivate myself to do it. Admittedly, many people probably react that way. However, there are solid reasons why you should brush your dog's teeth. By supporting your pet's health, you will also save yourself a lot of stress, worry and ultimately even expense. We want to see if this article can convince a few doubters to introduce brushing their dog's teeth too
Health aspects
The simplest reason why we should brush our dog's teeth is the same as for humans: harmful plaque builds up on the teeth, which can lead to tartar and inflammation. This can lead to dangerous secondary diseases such as gingivitis or periodontitis. If we brush our dog's teeth regularly, we can prevent many dangers and protect him in the long term.
Practical aspects
Ultimately, regular use saves your pet many visits to the doctor with expensive dental cleanings as well as possible anesthesia and dental surgery. That's why it's also good for your own nerves if you introduce teeth brushing to your dog.
Dem dog brushing teeth Making it palatable is usually very simple: First, familiarize your pet with the toothpaste and the toothbrush. Once your darling has sniffed it and tried the toothpaste, the process no longer seems threatening. By petting and giving small rewards, you can make brushing your dog's teeth a daily habit.
Hygienic aspects
We love being licked by our darlings. But it is not nice when harmful bacteria have settled in the dog's mouth. Because the animal regularly puts things in its mouth and licks them that we also come into contact with, you should also brush the dog's teeth.
Then there is also the The topic of bad breath is often plaque. Food particles or foreign bodies stuck between the teeth cause bad breath. Of course, we can also help here by brushing the dog's teeth. This way we can ensure noticeably fresher breath.
Conclusion
There are plenty of good arguments why we should brush our dog's teeth. The benefits clearly outweigh the work involved and the cost of buying a pet toothbrush. No excuses, then. When we brush our dog's teeth, we make him and ourselves happy.
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