All of us who live with these wonderful furry dogs want the best for them, and of course, for their teeth as well. Getting a dog with strong and healthy teeth is not difficult, but sometimes it may be necessary to make some changes to your diet, in addition to your daily routine.
It is estimated that 80% of dogs older than three years have an oral problem. What to do so that ours does not fall within that percentage?
Give him a quality diet
The dog is a carnivorous animal, so to keep your body and teeth as healthy and strong as possible it is extremely important that you eat meatNowadays we find many feeds that are made from this food, and that do not contain any type of cereal, such as Orijen, Acana, Taste of the Wild, Applaws,… Any of them, in addition to liking it, will surely take good care of your dog  .
Clean his teeth
From puppyhood it is necessary to accustom him to the routine of brushing his teeth. We will get a specific toothbrush and toothpaste for dogs, and we will clean them gently, removing the remains of food that have between them. Afterwards, we will give you an award in the form of a touch and nice words for your good behavior.
Offer him bones from time to time
Wild canids, that is, those that live in their respective habitats and that take care of themselves without human intervention, like African wild dogs, clean their teeth by chewing on bones. The domestic dog, although it has lived with us for several thousand years, needs to do the same. Therefore, from time to time we will give you a bone that is larger than the length of your mouth that is raw.
If you do not convince us, we can offer you chewers that also serve to clean your teeth.
Take him to the vet
At least once a year the vet should check his health and teeth to be able to detect any disease in time. In addition, it must always be borne in mind that an early diagnosis can help the animal to recover sooner.
So even if your dog has had a great time in the garden, his teeth will still be healthy  .