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How You Can Protect Your Pet’s Teeth

March 21, 2017
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We know how important it is to take good care of our teeth. Our dentists constantly remind us about the importance of maintaining healthy habits for oral care. On the other hand, when we bring a new pet into our lives we go straight to thinking about what we will feed them, how often we have to take them out for walks, and where they will sleep.

Taking Care of Your Pet’s Teeth

One of the most important parts of keeping your pets healthy is by taking care of their teeth – and not just because of how bad their breath can get. Periodontal disease is one of the most common diseases that pets face, and it can cause them pain and discomfort that they just can’t tell you about. What’s worse is that once your pet develops a dental disease, waiting too long to take care of it could result in an enormous bill to fix the problem.

Caring for your furry friend’s teeth is no easy task, but it’s essential to their overall health. Keep reading the following tips and tricks to learn about how you can protect your pet’s teeth.

  1. Make Sure They Are Comfortable
    When you bring your pets home, it is important that you get them comfortable with people handling their mouth or muzzle area. If they aren’t comfortable, you risk getting bitten and you may not be able to check up on their teeth in the future.
  2. Choose Quality Pet Food
    There are some great brands of pet food out there, and many of them offer dental health benefits. Some treats can not only help clean your pet’s teeth, but also serve as entertainment – those chewable treats could keep them busy for hours!
    When considering options for what to feed their furry friends, many pet owners opt for dry food. This can benefit your pet’s smile by scraping off bacteria from the teeth, preventing plaque from building up.
  3. Brush Their Teeth Regularly
    As humans, we’re taught to brush our teeth at least twice a day for best results. Our pets also need to have their teeth brushed regularly as well, at least once a day or a few times each week.  In order to effectively brush your pet’s teeth, start by building up to it and getting him or her comfortable with you touching their mouth. You should also set a time when he or she is most comfortable, and try brushing at that time every day.
    The toothbrush that you use can either be a human toothbrush, or one that is specific to the type of animal. It is essential that you choose a pet-friendly toothpaste, and it must be safe to swallow.
  4. Consider Dental Care Alternatives
    No time to brush? A good start to cleaning your pet’s teeth is to wipe his or her teeth and gum line to clean away bacteria, dirt, or food. While it’s no alternative to a thorough brushing, it’s certainly better than nothing.
  5. Visit Your Veterinarian
    If you are one of the 95% of pet owners, you probably don’t brush your pet’s teeth. For this reason, it is especially important that you bring your pet in for a professional cleaning. To get a thorough cleaning for your pet, see your veterinarian for a dental check up at least once a year. However, if you notice any of these symptoms in your pet, it is strongly advised that you bring them in sooner.

In order for our beloved pets to live long and happy lives, it is very important that we take care of their teeth! Taking the extra steps to prevent dental diseases will save you from the trouble of dealing with worse problems later. Your pets deserve to be pain-free and have beautiful, healthy smiles. For any questions about dental health for your pet, feel free to contact Our Anaheim Veterinarian, Doctor Lopez at Brookhurst Animal Medical Center in Anaheim or schedule an appointment today.

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