dog mints
dog mints
My dog loves anything minty. He steals tubes of toothpaste, packs of breath mints, etc. Is this bad for him?
artificial sweeteners are bad for dogs and can even kill them, but sugar (while bad for them – as it is for people!) is not poisonous – maybe a polo a day would be OK ? We used to feed my grandads labx polos and he lived til he was 16.
No More Dog Bad Breath – The Permanent Cure
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Dog bad breath – the bane of any dog-owning couch napper. If you want to improve the aroma of your companion’s breath, you need to get to the root cause of dog bad breath-and that is dental disease. Mints don’t help, neither do rawhides, treats or bones – once your dog has gingivitis or tooth decay due to poor dental care. Responsible dog owners do regular dental care on their dogs – and I know you are part of that group that wants what is best for their dog.
Look at the incisor teeth of your dog – do you see that hard, brownish deposit that is close to the gum line? That is plaque and tartar formation. Are your dog’s gums red and inflamed? That is gingivitis – both of these conditions need to be treated – to cure the dog bad breath, but more importantly, your dog’s long-term health depends on it.
Plaque and tartar formation is going to eventually cause infections and tooth loss. The bacteria forms under the gumline and begins to attack the underlying gum and bone structure that holds your dog’s teeth in place. This tisse cannot be repaired once it get to a certain point. If your dog’s bad breath is really bad, this is the cause. Don’t make excuses as to why you don’t take care of your dog’s teeth – he is depending on you to keep him free of dental disease.
The cleaning cost for a bad case of tartar can run several hundred dollars, as the procedure has to be done under anesthetic by a vet who knows dog dentistry. But once it is done, it’s time to kick in a comprehensive plan of regular dental care for your dog – just like you would do for yourself.
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Plaque forms within 72 hours, so you need to brush at least that often, daily is better. You can suppliment your regular brushing with rawhide bones, hard treats and other chew toys, but there is no substitute for regular brushing. Get your dog used to brushing with a consistent, step-by-step plan. Introduce the dog or puppy to the process slowly over several weeks, you will be quite amazed at how much your dog will love to have the attention. And the bonus: no more dog bad breath!
Once you have established the routine – you’ll find that your dog will now expect the treatment and will actually remind you when it’s time to brush! That may sound crazy to you, but it’s a fact that most dogs love to have their teeth brushed. And they love the attention from their owners – after all, remember that a dog only lives to please it’s master.
So step up to the league of responsible dog owners; the ones who take the health of their dogs seriously and provide regular dental care – you’ll get real satisfaction from doing the right thing for your dog.
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