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Dental health is as important for your pet as it is for you. Chronic dental disease is the number one cause of heart disease in older pets. This is one area that most pet owners neglect.
The idea of brushing your dog's or cat's teeth is not very appealing. However, it is the most effective way to prevent dental disease in your pet. There are two main ways to brush your pet's teeth. The first, do it the same way you brush yours, with a toothbrush. There are a few dogs that will allow this, but most will fight pretty hard when you stick a toothbrush in their mouth. The usual result is that you end up jabbing your dog in the gums with the end of the toothbrush, and that is the last time you are allowed to do that!
The next alternative for brushing your pet's teeth is to use a finger brush. This is a little toothbrush that fits on the end of your finger. It allows you to have a little more control and will help avoid injury to your pet. This is the safer method for your dog, but not very pleasant for you.
The good news is that although brushing your pet’s teeth is the best way to ensure dental health, it is not the only option. One good preventive measure is to make sure you feed your pet kibble and not canned food. The kibble will naturally keep tartar from building up on your pet's teeth. Feeding your pet canned food is one of the worst things you can do for dental health.
Another important thing you can do for your pet's teeth is to have them cleaned on a regular basis. For most dogs, that means having a dental cleaning every three years. There are some breeds of dogs, such as Greyhounds, that need dental cleanings on a more frequent basis. The best way to know if your dog needs his teeth cleaned is to lift up his lips and take a look at the teeth. If they have tartar build up, then they need a cleaning.
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