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Since dentures for your dogs are something out of the box, you
need to ensure that your puppy's gums are healthy and teeth
clean. Main rating oral care of your dogs is important for its
well-being and overall health. It is quite obvious that the best
technique to clean a dog's teeth is when a vet scrapes them well
while he is under the influence of anesthesia. However it is a
costly process and there are certain risks involved when your dog
is given anesthesia hence it is better to make sure that you take
all the necessary care to clean the teeth of your dog.The basic
oral care is to brush his teeth daily with special dog safe
toothpaste. But there are many dogs who hate the sight of a tooth
brush and run away to escape it. However, fortunately for you,
there are certain alternatives that a dog may actually start
enjoying. Here are some of those tips and tricks for cleaning a
dog's teeth, which they won't run away from.
Use tooth wipes
In case your dog does not resist when you put your fingers in his
mouth and yet gets scared of a tooth brush, using tooth wipes can
be an apt solution. These teeth wipes enable you to remove bad
breath bacteria, tartar and plaque from the mouth of your dog.
Make them chew toys
The market is full of toys specially designed for your pup or dog
to chew. When a dog chews toys that are of different kinds, their
difference in texture can help in removing the plaque from a
dog's teeth since they enjoy and relax completely, chewing being
their primal instinct. Make sure your dog does not remain
unattended while playing with his chew toys so that he does not
swallow any big pieces accidentally.
Natural and healthy diet
There are various dog food brands who try to convince people that
wet food is not superior than dry kibble as far as teeth of your
dog is concerned. However, if you depend on kibble for keeping
his teeth cleaned, it is as detrimental for a dog's teeth as
crackers are.Instead, opt for healthy and natural ingredients
that are useful for improving the overall health of your dog,
including their oral health.
Use dental sprays
In case your dog is obedient enough to allow you picking up his
lips on both side f the mouth, you can try out a dental spray for
his dental care. There are a host of dental sprays available in
the market that are helpful in prevention and reduction of tartar
build-up and dental plaque and control bacteria, which causes bad
breath. However, you can achieve success if it is possible to
directly spray the product on the most-affected teeth of your
dog. Sprays can also give a minty-fresh breath to your dog.
Natural ways to keep your dog’s teeth clean
Your dog’s teeth are prone to getting plaque and tartar just like
human beings. But unlike a human being, dogs aren’t concerned
about it. Smelly dog breath and discoloured teeth are a direct
result neglecting dental hygiene. Luckily enough, there natural
ways to keep your dog’s teeth clean
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Use natural dental
sprays
You can spray this dental spray by picking up their lips on
either side of their mouth as it will help reduce and prevent
dental plaque and tartar build-up as well as control the
bacteria that causes bad breath. If you spray the product
directly onto your dog’s most-affected teeth efficiently, it
gives your dog minty-fresh breath.
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Enzymes
You can opt for Prozyme, which is an inexpensive digestive
enzyme that is readily available in pet stores. There is a lot
of dog toothpaste that contains enzymes that kill bacteria and
help remove tartar. Zymox and Virbac are companies that make
enzymatic tubes of toothpaste for dogs.
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Use herbal extracts and
essential oils
Grape seed extract, grapefruit seed extract, thyme oil, neem
oil and peppermint oil combined in a safe preparation works
very effectively in dissolving and preventing tartar build up,
as well as heals the gums.
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Ensure that your dog has a
healthy and natural diet
You cannot rely on kibble alone to clean your dog’s teeth.
Feeding your dog with fresher foods and healthier ingredients
helps to improve your dog’s overall health and well-being,
along with their dental health.
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Feed your dog raw
bones
They taste good and are fun to chew. It helps in exercising the
jawbone as your dog will gnaw on them which also stimulates the
gums and removes tartar from the teeth. An excellent raw bone
provides your dog with hours of pleasure and helps keep its
teeth healthy. You need to make sure that you give your dog the
right kind of bone. The large femur and knucklebones from a
cow, are ideal as they are impossible to swallow or chip.
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Coconut Oil
Coconut oil has antimicrobial properties that promote dental
health. You can make holes in a carrot and fill it up with
coconut oil and leave it in the freezer for a couple of
minutes. You can give it to your dog after it solidifies. Your
dog is going will have the best time gnawing on the carrot, and
it will also clean your dog’s teeth safely and effectively.
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Try a Homeopathic
treatment
If your dog’s teeth seem to have a tartar build up that is
difficult to remove, you should try a homoeopathic remedy
called Fragaria which could help solve the problem. You can
purchase it and administer one or two pellets twice a day for a
month. It is necessarily an energy medicine that melts in the
mouth.