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Your dogs health is important to you. You show her how
important by keeping her well fed and groomed, making sure she
gets plenty of exercise and providing a collection of fun, safe
toys for her entertainment. You don't skimp on the quality of his
food. And to reward good boys and girls, there are always lots of
delicious treats in the cupboard.
But if he has bad breath, you could be overlooking a serious
problem with your dogs health.
"Dog Breath" is such a common condition that we make jokes about
it. Sometimes we even tease our human "friends" using "dog
breath" in play-ground style name-calling ( although hopefully
this is limited to teenage boys.) And I know many pet owners who
comment that they love their dog or cat like a child, but just
can't stand the smell of the animal's breath! Well, guess what?
"Dog Breath" isn't normal.
It's estimated that 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats
over the age of three suffer from the periodon'tal disease - a
serious deterioration of the gums and supporting bones of the
teeth. Yes, it's periodon'tal disease that's responsible for "dog
breath". But the problem doesn't confine itself to your furry
baby's mouth. It's an infection, and the tiny creatures
responsible for it can break loose and enter the bloodstream.
Once they do, they can infect vital organs such as the liver and
kidneys, endangering your dogs health by causing a far more
serious illness.
The best way to insure your dogs health, especially where
periodon'tal disease is concerned, is with prevention. It
can make all the difference.
Periodon'tal disease begins as gingivitis, which is
virtually harmless and completely treatable. If allowed to move
to the next stage--Periodon'titis-- it can be stopped, but not
cured. And the worse it gets, the faster it progresses. This
applies to all animals, two legged and four legged alike. Think
of a car parked at the top of a hill. The emergency break is
released, and the car begins to roll downhill. Now, if you hit
the breaks right away, no harm done. But the farther the car
rolls the faster it goes, and the more momentum it builds. It
gets harder and harder to stop it. By the time it's halfway down
the hill, you could be headed for disaster!
You can maintain your dogs health nicely with proper home care.
But, like the rolling car, if disease is already present,
stopping and controlling it is a bigger job.
Prevention involves, above all, regular veterinary checkups
and professional cleanings beginning early in your dog or cat's
life. I'll show you how you can help maintain oral health at
home, but it's impossible to do a thorough cleaning on an animal
who's awake. Trust me on this. It's hard enough to do a thorough
job with a cooperative human patient. When we're talking about
animals who don't understand what we're doing or why, forget
about it.
Most veterinarians recommend annual cleanings, but more
frequent or involved treatment may be needed depending on your
animal's condition. Please, no matter what you're doing at
home, follow the vet's recommendations. As for your part,
introduce your dog or cat to the idea of having his teeth brushed
as early as possible. I know, it's not easy, and it takes time
and daily conditioning to get your little guy or gal used to it.
But your dogs health is worth it!
So how do you prevent the most common of threats to your dogs
health? Brush her teeth, of course! Every day. Just like you
would your own (twice a day for you, and floss too!!). This isn't
easy, but it can become an expected part of your dog's routine if
you do it right. Here are some suggestions:
1.Start when your dog is a puppy. The earlier the
better.
2.At first, you just want her to get used to you handling
her head and looking inside her mouth. Practice lifting up her
lips and looking at her teeth and gums--front, back and both
sides of her mouth.
3.Now begin gently touching the gum tissue with your
finger and rub along her gums and teeth as if your finger were a
toothbrush. Let her get used to the sensation. This is exactly
the way you would introduce a human baby to brushing, beginning
with just her gums. Even before there are teeth, there are
harmful bacteria. So don't worry about a tiny puppy who doesn't
have a full set of teeth yet--rub her gums, swab out her little
mouth with your finger, and get her used the this kind of contact
from her owner.
4.Your next step is to wrap gauze or a soft washcloth
around your finger and rub the gums on both the outer and inner
surfaces of the teeth.
5. Finally, introduce a tooth brush in one small area. As
your dog gets used to the brush, you will be able to use it in
place of the gauze or washcloth. Remember to brush the inside
surfaces!
A little brushing a day, beginning with the first step and
working your way up gradually, will eventually lead to a one to
two minute session. Your dog will learn that it doesn't hurt
and that she gets a couple of minutes of your undivided attention
every day. It generally takes 8 to 16 weeks to get there, but
in the end your dog will accept brushing as part of her daily
routine.
If a little brushing is done every day at a set time, eventually
your pet gets used to it, and some will even look forward to it.
It will take most pet owners from 8-16 weeks until the pet
accepts it readily. Now the pet realizes it doesn't hurt and that
it will get 1-2 minutes of your undivided attention. Your pet
enjoys your attention, and will eventually wait patiently for you
to brush his teeth.
There's a toothbrush with three heads that will allow you to
brush all three surface of the tooth at one time, which makes
life a lot easier for both of you! It also has nice, soft
bristles so you won't harm your pet's delicate gum tissue.There
are also products that can be rubbed on the gums and added to the
drinking water to help reduce bacteria in an animal's mouth and
promote the dogs health and healing. Bad breath is actually a
by-product of the bacteria that populate the mouth. They
break down proteins and carbohydrates from your dog or cat's
diet, and produce something called "volatile sulfur compounds",
or VSC's. It's the sulfur that make the breath smell extra
special!
Certain dental products have an agent that neutralizes the VSC's.
Many owners have commented that their cat or dog seems to like
the drinking water better when these products are added--even
though they have no flavor! And there's a gel available that,
although formulated for the gums, can be very soothing for skin
conditions, cuts, and surgical wounds thanks to the Aloe Vera it
contains.
The best oral care products work without the use of fragrances
and flavors, which entice human consumers, but don't benefit
your cat or dogs health in any way!
I was a practicing dentist for over 20 years, and I saw a
lot of human patients who had terrible breath (and periodon'tal
disease) and weren't even aware of it. People don't like to tell
each other about bad breath. Even the dentist has to be delicate
with this piece of bad news.
At least when dealing with a pet, you don't have to worry about
social embarrassment in order to address your dogs health
problem! Don't be shy, get in there and do something about it.
Not only can your dog get rid of her breath odor, but she
could even live 2 to 5 years longer as a result. And you'll
be able to get close again, without holding your breath.
© Copyright 2004 Carolyn Schweitzer DDS. Dr. Schweitzer was a family dentist for 20 years and is now owner and editor of several websites. You can learn more about specific dental care products by visiting her website at http://www.great-dog-gift.com/dogs_health.html#LocationOXY
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