Is Your Pet Facing Dental Issues? Try 3 Common Yet The Most Ignored Tips!

Almost more than 70% of canines and felines face dental problems after the age of 4 years. These issues later becomes reason for severe issues in pets which no pet owner would want their fur babies to go through or either pay for it. Thus, taking precaution is the safest and cheapest way to take care of your pet’s oral hygiene. If your dog or cat has a foul odour, chewing problems, gum issues, then start with implementing following 3 most commonly given yet ignored tips:

Regular brushing- As much required for pets as it is for us!

Now the concept of brushing pet’s teeth is not laughed upon and pet owners are gradually coming there. Canines and felines require tooth brushing as much as we do to remove the stuck over food and fight the oral bacteria in the mouth. It also protects the teeth from decaying, periodontal diseases, tartar build-up and plaque. It is recommended to use toothpaste formulated especially for pets. Do not use your toothpaste as it can be lethal for your pooch or kitty.

Professional dental checkups and cleaning- Make it regular

Pet owners, for some reason tend to avoid professional dental check-ups. Well, it certainly may not be a very good idea. It is necessary to know the status of our pet’s oral hygiene to take required steps if there is any problem with their teeth or gums. Dental cleaning is necessary even if you brush your pet’s teeth regularly, so if you are not then it is crucial. Make it a point to be regular in your pet’s dental clean-up and check up to ensure dental safety for pets.

Dental treats- Pet’s favourite and your favourable

This tip may become your pet’s favourite! Dental treats such as bones, bully sticks, antlers, hooves, etc. help in maintaining pet’s oral health. Gnawing on these chewable treats may help in removing tartar on regular basis which ultimately improves oral health of canines and felines.

These tips may seem like you already know about, but are you following them. This is just a reminder of forever known dental health tips for pets, so if you still are ignoring them then it may be time to resume or start these activities.