Avoid Dental Disease In Dogs

Avoid Dental Disease In Dogs

Are those kisses from your fur baby smelling unusual? Or is your pup feeling like not giving one? Not always is it due to their mood, but it might be a sign of some dental disease.

Yes, you heard it right. Dogs, too, need proper oral care to avoid dental diseases.

How do you feel after not brushing your teeth for days or weeks? Not only would you feel dirty but this lack of hygiene will invite many other problems, and your puppy's teeth are no different than yours.

You’re probably wondering what kind of dental issues, how to treat them, and if every dog suffers from them? Let's have a look!

How Common Is Dental Disease in Dogs?

Just like in humans, dental issues in dogs are no surprise. In the case of dogs, the most common dental problems are periodontal disease, tooth fracture, and halitosis.

According to veterinarians, almost 80% of dogs above the age of three suffer from dental conditions, and two-third of them suffer from periodontal disease.

Periodontal is the condition of inflammation of gums around the teeth due to the buildup of plaque and tartar.

After several meals, the remaining food particles get stuck on the gum line and form plaque, a whitish substance. And if it’s not removed within a day or two, it hardens into the sticky yellow substance called tartar, which affects the part below and above the gum line.

It starts from gingivitis, which is inflammation of the gums due to plaque. With the increasing accumulation, the bacteria tend to irritate the gum tissues and further damage soft tissues or generate a bone loss.

Other common dental issues in dogs are tooth fractures and oral infections. Dog's teeth have a center part called the pulp, covered with hard dentin and enamel. If any part of it is visible, that means there is a tooth fracture. Aggressive playing, accidents, or chewing hard items like bones or stones can cause the tooth to fracture.

Open spaces in between the teeth or around a broken tooth get filled with bacteria and create pus infection, occurring mostly due to periodontal diseases.

These dental diseases are quite common in all dogs, but you need to watch out for several symptoms as they cannot express themselves verbally.

Symptoms of Dental Disease in Dogs:

  • Swollen face and gums
  • Loss of appetite
  • Chewing from one side
  • Bleeding from the gums
  • Discolored teeth
  • Bad breath
  • Weight loss
  • Broken teeth
  • Aggressiveness & Irritation
  • Excessive pain
  • Excessive saliva from the mouth
  • Blood on the toys or water bowl

Not all dogs show all the symptoms and it’s very easy to overlook any of these. It depends upon how well the veterinarians and family members know and understand their dog's behavior.

What if the Dental Disease is left Untreated?

Untreated dental diseases in dogs worsen the condition as it:

  • Directly affects your dog's quality of life.
  • Affects your fur baby's health by creating digestive problems as chewing with the swollen gums becomes challenging.
  • Leads to several other medical conditions like oral pain, abscesses, loss of bone, loss of tissue, increased infection, tooth issues in dogs.
  • Affecting your relationship with your pup because of bad breath.
  • Spreads through the bloodstream and damages the organs, including the heart and kidney.

And in the end, even after knowing all the above symptoms, if the dental issues are not treated, the only solution left is surgery which could be quite dangerous for your dog.

How can Dogs' Dental Disease be Prevented?

You could start your dog's dental care today and help prevent dental diseases. There are multiple ways to do so, such as:

Regular Brushing

Don't you brush your teeth regularly? Just like that, brush your dog's teeth too. Brush their teeth with the vet-recommended toothpaste and toothbrush to avoid problems such as bad breath, tooth loss, pain, periodontal disease, etc. Brushing once a week is considered ideal for keeping their gums healthy and teeth shiny.

Use Dental Cleaning Wipes

If your dog resists brushing their teeth, then you might prefer using dental wipes. It is the easiest and most convenient way to remove the plaque residues off your pet's teeth and treat bad breath. MOKAI’s Dental Wipes smell pleasant and are formulated with antimicrobial solutions that remove the plaque and tartar from any corner of your puppy's teeth. It even restricts them from building up as well as treating the bad breath.

Dental Treats

Apart from dental wipes for dogs, dental care treats are also beneficial, as they limit the buildup of plaque and even freshens up your puppy's bad breath while they are eating treats and having fun.

Conclusion

If you want your furry friend to remain happy, healthy, and give you kisses with a refreshing breath, then it’s important to take action and add dental hygiene and grooming to your dog’s daily routine. Always remember that it’s easier to prevent gum and teeth problems, rather than treating dental conditions in dogs.

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