How to Support Your Dog's Dental Health
Showing teeth is allowed!
So that your four-legged friend can enjoy their food and tasty snacks to the fullest every day, a healthy set of teeth with well-groomed teeth and vital gums is important.
Dental health is not just a topic for us bipeds, and since your furry friend cannot grab the toothbrush themselves, they rely on your support. We explain how this works here.
Promoting the Health of Stomach and Intestines
Stomach and intestines - with dental health? Huh?! You heard right! The teeth and gums of your furry friend are in close connection with the rest of the body - for example, inflammatory processes in the tooth can quickly spread to other organs.
In particular, the stomach and intestines can be health-related to your furry friend's teeth. If your dog has a strong immune defense, bacteria in the mouth cannot cause damage as quickly.
A food that targets a healthy gut flora is therefore important from puppy age on. High-quality ingredients, important vitamins and minerals, as well as oils and herbs support the stomach and intestines of your furry friend and form an optimal foundation.
Brushing Your Dog's Teeth
Brushing your dog's teeth? Of course, and how do wolves keep their teeth clean then?
In fact, dogs in the wild and wolves also suffer from tartar and other problems. Brushing is often the best way to keep your furry friend's teeth clean. Special toothbrushes or finger caps allow for a thorough and painless cleaning.
Is your four-legged friend resisting at first? Ideally, you get them used to the toothbrush as soon as they move in with you. However, with a tasty toothpaste, even older four-legged friends can usually be convinced.
Chew Snacks for Stronger and Healthier Teeth
A →dental care snack optimally combines healthy rewards and dental health. Chewing creates a mechanical abrasion of tartar - this cleans your furry friend's teeth and the spaces between them. An increased flow of saliva can soften tartar and deposits, for example. Chewing movements train chewing and head muscles and naturally keep your dog occupied.
When choosing a chew snack, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:
- lots of high-quality meat
- free from sugar
- free from grains
- free from artificial colors and flavors
- free from preservatives
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Recognizing Dental Problems in Dogs
If your four-legged friend has dental problems, they will likely try to show you this relatively quickly. Behavioral changes such as refusing food, weight loss, and diarrhea can be early signs of serious dental problems.
It is not uncommon for dogs with acute tooth pain to only pick out the particularly soft parts from their food. Head shaking and scratching their snout on objects or with their paws often cannot be avoided.
If you observe this behavior in your furry friend, it is advisable to seek veterinary advice.
