According to statistics, more than 90% of cats and dogs over one year old suffer from periodontal disease, which is caused by owners neglecting to take care of their oral cavity. Don’t think that daily brushing is just a trivial matter. You must know that plaque accumulation is the main cause of periodontal disease. It only takes one day without brushing for plaque to form, as long as three days for tartar to form, and just two weeks for gums to become inflamed, and it is only a matter of time before it develops into severe periodontal disease. Therefore, it is important to develop the habit of brushing the teeth of cats and dogs. Only by taking care of them at home can you protect the oral health of your cats and dogs.
Periodontal disease can lead to "gum recession", "gum bleeding", "tooth loss", and even high-frequency and widespread inflammation. In addition to causing problems such as loss of appetite, slower eating speed, anorexia, etc., if bacteria enter the body of the furry through the mouth, they will reach the furry's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and other important organs through blood circulation, and evolve into infectious diseases. Examples include bacterial endocarditis and heart valve disease related to oral problems. When you finally go to the veterinarian, you may have to undergo dental cleaning or surgery under anesthesia, which not only risks the death of your pet, but also incurs high medical expenses.
Proper steps for brushing your teeth:
First of all, you must prepare dental cleaning utensils with soft bristles that fit the size of your mouth. Some toothbrushes are too bulky and have too prickly bristles, which can easily cause damage to the oral cavity. Therefore, as long as the size and softness are suitable, you can choose a toothbrush or a regular toothbrush.
If your furry child doesn’t like brushing their teeth, you can try choosing a toothpaste flavor they like, which will improve their compliance when brushing.
After preparing the brushing tools, before actually brushing the teeth, you should first open the meat around the dog's mouth, check the gums and teeth, and confirm whether there are any symptoms of periodontal disease such as red, swollen gums, bleeding, etc. If there is already a problem with the teeth, brushing the teeth will only cause pain to the furry child. It is recommended to take it to a veterinarian for an oral examination first.
After checking the condition of the dog's mouth, you can prepare to put the toothbrush into the dog's mouth. The correct way is to open the dog's lips to expose the teeth and gums, and with the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the teeth, aim the bristles at the gums, and rub the toothbrush back and forth 5-15 times in a circular motion in each area. All teeth must be brushed, and the gingival sulcus where the teeth and gums meet must also be brushed carefully to eliminate dental plaque.
The order of brushing can divide the dog's teeth into six areas, namely the upper and lower front teeth, the upper and lower left side, and the upper and lower right side. The incisors and canines in the front are easier to brush. Although the molars in the back are harder to brush, they need to be cleaned more carefully because most of the dental calculus is accumulated here.
Let your furry child connect "brushing teeth" with "praise" to increase his favorable impression of brushing his teeth and make him feel that brushing his teeth is a happy thing.
And after brushing the teeth, the owner should also pay attention to whether the dog's gums are bleeding. If there is abnormal bleeding, please ask a veterinarian for examination immediately.
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