Dogs with dental calculus and bad breath can generally be treated by brushing their teeth, drinking mouthwash, adjusting their diet, artificially scraping off dental calculus, and ultrasonic teeth cleaning. First of all, if the dog’s dental calculus is light, the owner can insist on brushing the dog’s teeth every day, giving the dog mouthwash, etc. to help the dog improve the oral environment hygiene, and at the same time insist on feeding the dog moderately soft and hard food. Secondly, if the dog’s dental calculus is serious, it is recommended that the owner take the dog to the pet hospital for dental cleaning surgery to fundamentally solve the problem.
1. Brushing teeth
Brushing teeth is the simplest and least harmful method to your dog, but the effect will not be too obvious. If you insist on brushing your dog's teeth every day, it will usually be effective in about 3 months. Owners can buy special toothbrushes and toothpastes for dogs. Be sure not to use human toothpaste to brush their teeth, otherwise it may lead to accidental ingestion poisoning.
2. Mouthwash
There are some mouthwashes on the market that also have a certain effect in preventing dental calculus. If the dog’s dental calculus is relatively mild, you can use mouthwash or a cleanser. Tooth powder is used to partially dissolve or slow down the formation of dental calculus.
3. Adjust the diet structure
Dental calculus is mainly food residue and bacterial secretions attached around the teeth. It is mostly caused by dogs eating liquid or soft food for a long time, and food residues Caused by attachment to teeth. Therefore, it is recommended that owners try to feed their dogs as little soft food as possible, such as canned dog food, wet food, meat, etc. Dog food should be the main food, and the dog can also be fed some teething sticks, teeth cleaning sticks, etc. , help clean the mouth.
4. Artificially scrape off the dental calculus
If the dog's cooperation is relatively high and the dental calculus is minor, the owner can manually scrape off the dental calculus using small tweezers. However, it may cause damage to the tooth enamel, and it is more likely to cause food to stick to the teeth, leading to dental calculus. Therefore, you need to brush your dog's teeth frequently to prevent dental calculus.
5. Ultrasonic teeth cleaning
If the dog’s dental calculus is severe or affects the dog’s normal life and diet, you need to take the dog to a pet hospital for professional dental treatment. Stone cleansing. Because teeth cleaning requires general anesthesia, it only needs to be done when the dog is in good health. After the dental calculus is completely removed, it is recommended that you still need to brush your dog’s teeth regularly or use a toothpaste cleaner.Use dental gel, dental cleansing mouthwash and other products for care to protect your dog’s dental health.