Doggy Dental


How to Accustom Your Dog to Dogs Teeth Cleaning

Dogs teeth cleaning with a toothbrushDogs teeth cleaning is an important part of their oral care routine, however depending on the type of dog and indeed its nature, this can often be easier said than done.

The trick is, as with most new things you teach dog, is to introduce teeth brushing is short, interesting and rewarding session. The best way to do is following the below steps:

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Pedigree Dentastix Review – Dogs Teeth Cleaning

Dentastix review - dogs teeth cleaning chewsPros
  • Clinically proven to reduce tartar build-up by 41% on average
  • Dog’s love the taste of them
  • Available in numerous sizes to suit the size of your dog
  • Easy for the dog to eat, without any waste/mess
Cons
  • Not as cheap as store or lesser known brands

Overall Rating: 4.25 of 5 ★★★★¼ 

Dog chews are a great way to perform dogs teeth cleaning, and as this Pedigree Dentastix review proves, these are no exception. In fact they are the only dogs teeth cleaning chew which has been clinically trialled and scientifically proven to reduce tartar build-up on a dogs teeth. Preventing tartar build-up is one of the best ways to prevent your dog getting problems with their teeth or developing canine dental disease.

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The 10 Signs of Dental Disease in Dogs Teeth

Dogs Teeth - Dental Disease

There are 10 main symptoms of dental disease in a dogs teeth, and these are listed below. If you notice any of them in your dog, then you should seek the advice of a vet as soon as possible.

1. Pain in the Mouth

Dogs (like most pets) are notoriously poor at letting you know when they are in pain, and pain in a dogs teeth can be one of the hardest to diagnose. Sometimes the only symptoms could be as discrete as them being more introverted or quieter than normal. A dog’s nervous system is just as effective as a human’s, so it is safe to assume the level of pain they feel is exactly the same as we would feel during dental problems. Anyone who has ever suffered with mouth ulcers or a root canal abscess knows just how painful dental disease can be.

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