before cleaning my dog's teeth

You probably don't know, but your pet's mouth can give valuable information about how his health is doing. It is important to pay attention to any changes he may have in his teeth and gums. If you notice any injury or fracture, speak to a veterinarian immediately.

Another important point is that, like you, your pet also needs regular hygiene to have a healthy and quality life. And one of the best ways to prevent disease is by brushing his teeth daily or at least 3 times a week. It is preferable to brush from a puppy, just like we humans, who get used to it from a young age. Anyway, if your dog is an adult and has never brushed, there are no problems. It is always time to start.

BENEFITS OF BRUSHING

Brushing canine teeth is essential to their health because it prevents bad breath, tartar and plaque that can cause infections and develop bacteria that can reach his bloodstream and damage his vital organs.

HOW TO BRUSH?

1) To brush the pet's teeth, choose an appropriate brush or a thimble and NEVER use human toothpaste, as it contains abrasives and other substances that can cause irritation. Do not use a human toothbrush either.

2) With the appropriate object, go through all of your dog's teeth. Never press the brush's bristles against his gums. Do not use your strength to not hurt yourself. Don't brush fast. Be patient if your dog is unaccustomed and very careful when brushing. The important thing is to go slowly getting used to it and playing with it.

3) You don't need to rinse his mouth. Canine toothpaste is made just so that there is no problem with ingestion.

TIPS

1) Try to include in your dog's diet foods that contain sodium hexametaphosphate (HMP) because this component is a mineral that, added to the food, prevents and reduces the accumulation of dental calculus in animals.

2) Take your pet to the veterinarian regularly, because even with healthy teeth, your dog should have a check up every six months, just like you.

As unfortunately many people are unaware of the importance of taking care of their pet's oral hygiene, in the end they end up having to take him to a veterinary clinic to clean tartar, whose procedure is complex, involves general anesthesia and has a cost high.