Many pet owners wonder about the need to brush their dogs' teeth.
Let's figure out once and for all whether the animal needs this.
Why brush your teeth
Caring for your dog's oral cavity is not only about caring for the beauty of your pet, but also about caring for its health.
If this procedure is ignored, the dog may develop:
- tartar;
- periodontosis, stomatitis and other diseases;
- bad breath;
- associated health problems.
Please note that in advanced cases the dog risks losing teeth altogether!
How often should you brush your teeth?
Unlike humans, dogs do not need daily hygiene procedures.
However, it is possible and even necessary to brush her teeth at least twice a week.
What you will need
To care for the oral cavity, you will need to get a special brush and special pastes or gels for dogs.
Please note that it is strictly forbidden to use toothpaste for people, since the dog swallows the remains of the product. The animal simply does not know how to spit them out.
It was previously reported whether it is necessary to brush a cat's teeth.
Author: Irina Tint
