Dental health issues are very common in dogs. Researchers have explored that the 80% of dogs at age of 2 get the dental problems. This starts when the plaque builds up and get hard to form tartar. If this is not removed and cleaned it may further lead to gingivitis. It is a painful condition of inflamed gums and eventually periodontal disease may develop. Because all of these issues dog may loose his teeth and be prone to infections which may also affect other organs as well in the body.
Causes Of Dental Disease In Dogs
Plaque is the main to culprit, which form a colorless film on your dog’s teeth causing bad breath and even gum disease. This happens because he is not able to clean the teeth as you do and this builds up tartar. Then the tartar may then get convert to gingivitis that is swelling, redness and inflammation of gums, which is also known as periodontal disease. This disease may destroy the gums and tissue that supports the teeth of your dog.
Here are some factors which can lead to dental health problems such as:
Age: Dental disease is most common in golden years of your dog.
Breed: Small dogs are more likely to have overcrowded or misaligned teeth which makes difficult to clean and making them more prone to dental health problems
Food: It is important to feed good branded food and not feed sticky food, that can lead to a more rapid buildup of plaque.
Symptoms To Know Your Dog Has Oral Health Problems:
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Difficulty eating
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Pawing or rubbing the mouth
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Yellow or brown tartar on the teeth
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Bad breath
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Sore mouth
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Bleeding gums
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Loose teeth or tooth loss
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Dribbling
It is essential that you feed healthy and good quality and branded food for your dog, as the food plays an important role in his overall health and well-being. Feeding dry food can be a benefit for your dog because when he munches and crunches the kibble, they work as the scraper on the teeth and helps to clean his teeth.
You can even give him the chew toys which may help to remove some of the plaque or the tartar from his teeth. Along with this you need to brush his teeth twice or once a week to protect your furry pal from dental diseases. If there signs or no signs of dental problem in your dog, it is essential that take him for a regular dental checkup to the veterinarian.
