Taking care of your dog's teeth

Poor dental care can lead to gingivitis,tartar accumulation and also tooth enamel damage. If left untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontics and the infection can spread to surrounding bone and enter the blood stream causing health issues. Once periodontal disease starts the changes are irreversible and it becomes easier for more plaque and tartar to accumulate leading to a worsening of the disease and eventually teeth loss.

How do I know if my dog is having dental problem ?
There are number of signs which tell you that your dog is having dental issues some of them are as follows:

• Your dog shows less interest in food.
• Difficulty in eating
• Might notice drooling
• Bad breath
• Red or swollen gums, especially along the gum line

I see symptoms of dental problem, What to do now ?
Check with your vet, they will recommend the needed treatment . depending upon the dental decay they might suggest a teeth cleaning by vet dentist.
how do I prevent dental issues in my dog ?

• Visit your vet atleat once in 6 months
• Clean your dog's teeth regularly
• Keep checking your dog's mouth for any signs of dental problems. If you notice any of the symptoms above, seek veterinary attention immediately.
• Avoid feeding excessive wet food

How do I keep my dog's teeth clean ?
There are several ways to care for your dog's teeth at home.

• Regularly brush your dog's teeth. You can find exclusive 'dog' toothbrush & toothpaste in your local pet store. Never use human toothpaste on animals.*
• Oral care sprays and gels like petzlife can be used daily to remove tartar and control bacteria,bad breath.
• Anything that provides good dental “exercise” will help to keep teeth and gums clean and healthy.* Foods that are chewy will provide friction at the gum-line physically removing plaque before it mineralizes and hardens.