Archive for August 12, 2008

Caring for your dog’s teeth is your responsibility. On the face of it may appear to be something that is not so necessary, but the fact is that your pet needs as much dental care as you do. The basic rule that prevention is better than cure applies as much to dog teeth as it does to any other pet health issue.

Without proper precautions there is a possibility of relatively minor problems ending up as major health issues over time. These simple problems in the mouth tend to aggravate into dental diseases. Plaque can mineralize within a couple of days after coming in contact with saliva and convert to tartar that sticks strongly to the gums.

This is what eventually leads to an inflammation of the gums, gingivitis, which can potentially progress into a more serious dental disease known as periodontitis.  Eventually the infectious bacteria may enter the system and spread to vital organs elsewhere in the body.

The initial symptoms of dental disease start with bad dog breath. Canine bad breath is normal in puppies when they are shedding teeth but in adult bad breath is a sign of dental problems. If you want to avoid any such problems, It is recommended that a teeth cleaning regime and other good dental practices be adopted from the beginning.


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