What is the best dental care routine for dogs?
Krystina Frami
2025-08-04 15:51:21
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Brushing your dog’s teeth once or twice a day is the best option for good oral hygiene. The best way to maintain healthy teeth is to brush your dog’s teeth daily. This is easiest to start when your dog is younger but can be introduced at any age. We also have products such as liquids to add to their water to help reduce plaque build-up and reduce bad breath. It can also be beneficial to have a scale and polish performed regularly to clean the teeth thoroughly. Buildup of plaque and tarter will not be removed by teeth brushing alone if this is already present, the best action for this is a scale and polish to remove this, followed by tooth brushing to prevent the buildup occurring again. A general anaesthesia is required for all dental procedures, however, having a routine scale and polish carried out to prevent dental disease from progressing is a hugely reduced anaesthetic time compared to multiple extractions being carried out.
Emmalee Willms
2025-08-04 12:29:04
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Brush your dog's teeth regularly. Feed them the right food - some owners favour wet foods for their dog over dry. However, dry dog food may have the added benefit of exercising their chewing muscles and provide a mild cleaning effect on the teeth. You should keep brushing your dog's teeth as part of a regular grooming routine. Start teeth cleaning when they're a puppy and brush their teeth everyday to get them used to it. Buy a dog toothpaste - human ones aren't suitable. Dental chews and treats are also a good way of helping to keep your dog's teeth clean. Ask your vet first - before you start cleaning your dog's teeth, it's always best to ask your vet to show you the best way to do this.