Have you ever wondered how to care for your dog's dental hygiene? If so, keep reading. We're going to talk about the importance of dental cleaning for our furry friends and we'll give you tips on how to maintain healthy teeth from puppyhood.
Just like humans, dogs accumulate plaque and tartar on their teeth, which leads to long-term health problems. This is also especially common in dogs that are fed dry food (kibble). Did you know that over 85% of dogs have dental problems?
As pet guardians, it's important to understand that dental care is just as vital to their overall health as any other care. A neglected mouth not only causes bad breath, but can also lead to health problems such as kidney failure, heart disease, or liver disease. A good dental hygiene routine for our furry friends will help prevent these problems and keep them healthy.
Tips for keeping your dog's teeth healthy:
- Healthy diet: nutrition is the foundation of good health, including dental health. Choose healthy foods with a high percentage of nutrients. A kibble-based diet often generates much more dental plaque. Including recreational bones (e.g., knee bone, femur or shank, hip or cow scapula) weekly will help prevent tartar buildup. Offer them for specific periods, for example, 10 to 20 minutes, and always under your supervision. Afterward, remove them.
- Regular brushing: it's important to get them used to this routine from puppyhood. It will help maintain clean teeth and gums, preventing dental plaque buildup. Use a toothpaste that is as natural as possible and suitable for dogs (never use your own toothpaste).
- Regular check-ups: remember to visit your trusted veterinarian for routine check-ups to make sure everything is as it should be.
- However, if your furry friend doesn't like to be handled, at The Doog Life we have the solution. We have created a toothpaste for dogs and cats with only 4 100% natural and organic ingredients that not only helps prevent but also gradually reduces existing tartar.
- The novelty of our product is its packaging, unique on the market, which is specifically designed for dogs, allowing them to lick the product directly from the jar. The ingredients are 100% edible. The dog will naturally spread the product with its tongue, allowing the active ingredients to have the desired effect without much intervention from us.
On the other hand, if your dog is used to being handled, you can take a small amount and apply the dog toothpaste directly with your finger, or you can also use our bamboo toothbrush for extra cleaning.
