How to Brush My Dogs Teeth

Title: How to Brush My Dogs Teeth
Author: Pat Burns

A devoted dog owner does everything humanly possible to ensure their dogs hygiene. However, one area that bewilders dog owners is how to brush my dogs teeth?

Why Brush A Dog's Teeth?

Dogs suffer from a variety of tooth problems, just like their
owners:

1. Loose teeth
2. Abscess teeth
3. Cavities
4. Periodontal disease

The common symptom of periodontal disease is bad breath. In
fact, 98% of all dogs with bad breath suffer from periodontal
disease. If there is a delay in treatment, the bacterial
infection can develop and spread to the dog's kidney, liver,
heart and brain.

Thus, it becomes important to brush the dogs teeth.

Steps In Brushing A Dog's Teeth:

Many dog owners take their dogs to the vet for a regular teeth
cleaning. Many vets offer medical plans for pets that include
this important routine. Usually they will put the dog to sleep
or medicate the dog to avoid bites. This is safer for the dog
and the vet. However, if you cannot afford to do this and/or
choose to do it yourself, below are the steps to take in
cleaning your dog's teeth.

1. Allow a vet to check the dog's teeth before brushing.
Otherwise, brushing may be painful, and it will associate
brushing with pain.

2. The dog needs to be used to the owner checking its mouth
regularly. Reward the dog for cooperation.

3. Get a pet dental kit from a pet store. It needs to have a
pet toothbrush, pet toothpaste and a finger toothbrush that the
owner can wear on a finger and brush the dog's teeth.

4. Human toothpaste is not edible and dogs are likely to
swallow toothpaste. Therefore, try to buy beefy flavored
toothpaste that the dog can enjoy. In addition, avoid
toothpastes with detergents, salt or baking soda. Instead, try
to buy toothpastes containing fluoride and enzymes, as they are
good for dogs' teeth.

5. Ease in the brushing process. On day one, merely wipe the
dog's teeth with gauze. Later, adapt the pet to warm water
brushing. Finally, add toothpaste.

6. To brush the dog's teeth, place the brush bristles at a
45-degree angle to the teeth, at the border where the teeth meet
the gums. Gently, move the brush in an oval motion, to complete
ten back-and-forth motions. Then, move the brush to cover at
least 3-4 teeth at a time.

7. Remember to brush the dogs teeth all the way to the back,
which is where most problems develop.

Other Important Tips:

A dog's dental hygiene will not be flawless, if you only brush
the dog's teeth. Try some of these tips to ensure a good dental
health for the dog:

1. To avoid the onset of periodontal disease, take the dog to a
vet for regular checks.

2. Vets can also clean the teeth occasionally to remove tartar
deposits.

3. Feed hard foods to the dog or give bones or hard toys to
chew on.

These are certain systematic ways of avoiding dental problems,
but do not forget to brush your dog's teeth regularly.

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Fat Dogs

 

Title: Fat Dogs
Author: Pat Burns

Many dog owners refer to their fat dogs as cute and cuddlesome.
Fat dogs are often mistaken as healthy canines without realizing
that obesity is a serious problem, which needs immediate
attention.

Dogs tend to lose weight more easily than gaining it, by
skipping, leaping, hopping and playing. Despite this fact,
roughly 25% pet dogs brought to vets are overweight. This brings
us to the conclusion that it is often a wrong dietary pattern,
which is the root of this disorder. The causes may also include
some genetic inclination or improper functioning of certain
hormones secreted by the thyroid and pituitary glands.

Obesity requires serious thought and treatment, especially when
it comes to dogs. Dog breeds like Labrador, Dachshund, Beagle
and Spaniels are usually at more risk for obesity.

Fat dogs are prone to innumerable disorders such as nervous
tension and pressure on the bones, liver, lungs, kidneys and
heart. They are likely to be lethargic and less resistant to
other diseases. It also hinders normal functioning of the
respiratory and reproductive processes.

Treatment:

The key solution to decreasing obesity in your pet is to
increase its level of activity. It is equally vital to note the
factors for its obesity, and carry out a proper exercise
schedule with the vets advice. This includes taking it for a
regular walk and involving games that will enable it to burn its
calories.

Prepare a dietary plan that suits the dogs energy needs and
accordingly switch to a dog food product, which ensures
comparatively less calorie and more fiber intake. Thus instead
of supplying high-calorie and low-nutrition items such as cakes,
buttered sandwiches or cookies, it is better to give slices of
carrots, bananas or oranges.

Your vet can assist you in determining the best dog food for
your dog. There are many dog foods on the market and many of
them are specifically developed for weight control. Your dogs
age and other health issues should be considered when choosing
the dog food. Dry dog food is best for their teeth.

Dog owners enjoy giving their dogs treats. Keep their diet in
mind when giving treats to your dog. Instead of feeding them
table scraps from the table, give them a dog treat that takes
them awhile to eat, such as a milk bone.

The owner needs to follow many other habits along with these
measures. It is also essential to keep a continuous watch on
your dog to keep it away from garbage cans and areas where your
dog may eat unhealthy and unsanitary items.

Dog owners should view obesity in their pets as an indicator of
the dogs health. Determine appropriate portions for your dogs
size and age in order to avoid overfeeding. Instances of
overfeeding often occur because the owners yield to their pets
wishes. They give it what it likes, instead of giving it what it
needs.

It is the vet who can brief the owner correctly regarding their
pets needs and provide a suitable solution to deal with fat
dogs. It is therefore, important that the owner make correct
choices and implement them with the aid and advice of a good
vet.

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all about Dogs Health Care, Supplies and Training.

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