Sunday 11 October 2009

How Often Should You Brush Your Dog's Teeth?

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Sunday October 11, 2009    

How Often Should You Brush Your Dog's Teeth?

Hi Readers,

Oral hygiene is essential to your dog's overall health.  Oral disease is very common in pets. In fact, the American Veterinary Dental Society reports that, by the age of three, oral disease is present in up to 80 percent of dogs.  You can significantly reduce your dog's risk of getting oral disease by establishing a healthy oral-care routine early in your pet's life.

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), a dog's teeth should be brushed daily; but, because this task can be difficult to do each day, most people don't do it that often (if at all). But experts say some form of regular brushing is better than nothing and, brushing at least every other day is enough to prevent the buildup of tarter on your dog's teeth.

Poor oral hygiene can start a domino effect of health problems for your dog.  Built up bacteria becomes plaque, which eventually becomes tarter.  Periodontal disease is a direct result of bacteria that lives in tarter.  It can lead to a variety of problems including tooth loss, pain, gum disease and bad breath.  It can also contribute to liver, heart and kidney disease.

Protect your pet from the pain and health risks that come from poor dental hygiene, and save yourself the time and expense of additional vet visits.  Brush your dog's teeth regularly.  I understand this isn't always easy and it may take your dog some time to get used to this routine.  I recommend introducing the toothpaste and toothbrush slowly and rewarding your dog for any progress he makes.

When brushing your dog's teeth, do not use human toothpaste.  It can make your dog sick and even poison him.  You want to be sure to use a pet-friendly toothpaste and a toothbrush that's sized to fit your dog's mouth.

If you're ready to get your dog into this healthy habit, check out Pet Product Advisor's
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This powerful combo works together to remove food and bacteria from all angle's of your dog's teeth, so you can rest assured his mouth will stay clean, healthy and fresh.

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Until next time,

Dr. Jon


P.S.  Starting your dog on a healthy dental care regimen is one of the very best things you can to do to improve his health. In fact, experts say that brushing your dog's teeth at least 3 times a week can add as much as 5 years to your dog's life! So let's think about that for a second ... brushing with the Kissable toothbrush takes less than a minute, which adds up to 3 minutes a week. And for those 3 little minutes of your time each week, your dog could enjoy up to 5 more happy years with you.

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Healthy Dog Teeth

Keeping your dog's teeth clean can help keep your dog healthy.

Use a soft toothbrush. Start by offering your dog a taste of the dog toothpaste. The next time, let him taste the toothpaste, then run your finger along the gums of the upper teeth.

Repeat the process with the tooth brush. Get the bristles of the brush along the gum line of the upper back teeth and angle slightly up, so the bristles get under the gum line.

Work from back to front, making small circles along the gum lines. It should take you less than 30 seconds to brush your pet's teeth. Do not try to brush the entire mouth at first.

If all that your pet lets you brush is the outside of the upper teeth, you are still addressing the most important area of periodontal disease - prevention.


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