How do you best take care of your dog's teeth and how do you clean your dog's teeth?
Just like humans, dogs can have very different sets of teeth and a greater or lesser tendency to tartar. Some breeds, such as poodles, are also particularly predisposed, but the important thing is to pay attention to your dog's teeth so that you can adapt dental care and veterinary check-ups to your dog's dental condition.
We have collected 3 things you can do to take care of your dog's teeth.
1. Dental sticks
You've probably seen a commercial for dental sticks where an animated dog chews on a treat and all the plaque on the dog's teeth disappears. It would be great if it were that easy, but there is some truth to it. Because when your dog chews on something hard, the chew wears away new plaque. The chew stick can't remove all plaque, but it can help prevent new plaque from sticking.
See dental sticks here - or see more hard chew snacks here :
2. Brush your dog's teeth
Brushing your dog's teeth is and will always be the most effective way to keep your dog's teeth clean, but not all dogs like it and it's just another thing on the TO DO list. There's no reason to beat yourself up because you can't get it done every day.
If you have a dog with a tendency to tartar and plaque or a dental position that makes it easier to get stuck, it is a good idea to have it done at least a couple of times a week if you want to keep dental cleanings from the vet at arm's length.
3. Look in your dog's mouth and remind your veterinarian to look in your dog's mouth.
Whether your dog is a puppy or an adult, it's a really good idea to get him used to you looking in his mouth. It can feel like a big deal for your dog to have his mouth looked at, but if you practice by giving him lots of snacks when you're allowed to lift his lip, it will be much easier for both you and your vet to keep an eye on the bites.
If you regularly keep an eye on your dog's teeth, you can more easily spot dental damage, poor tooth alignment and plaque, so you have an idea of how much you should spend on dental cleaning and when to go to the vet. If you have a feeling that your dog is not himself, it is actually often his teeth that are the problem.
