At Home Dog Grooming Tips: How to Keep Your Dog's Coat, Ears and Teeth Healthy - Page 2
© Chris Chamberlin
My Dog's Breath Smells
He may need his teeth scaled. Tartar can build up on his teeth and collect bacteria from food, causing gingivitis. Prevent this by teaching your young dog to allow you to brush his teeth. Pet shops carry everything from toothpaste to mouthwash for dogs. Older dogs who have never had their mouth handled or probed may need to have the scaling done by a professional.
Tooth cleaning should be started when the dog is young. Proper dental care will provide fresh breath and no loss of teeth right into their old age. A scaling can be done by a vet but the dog is usually put under anesthetics to do it.
Some grooming shops will provide the service if the dog is cooperative. Tooth scalars can be obtained from your dentist; he will have ones that will be discarded for human use but work fine for your dog.
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