Ever been told, “A dog’s mouth is nine times cleaner than a human’s”?
Well, whoever told you was lying (or slightly misinformed)!
A dog’s mouth is only as clean as its owner keeps it. Healthy pooch teeth can eliminate dog-breath AND possibly prevent heart disease.
Here are some tips on how to keep your dog’s mouth (and the rest of him) healthy:
• A well-balanced, meat-based diet is important
• Take your dog to the vet regularly and keep up to date with vaccines
├óΓé¼┬ó Brush your dog’s teeth on a regular basis or use an oral rinse (available in pet stores and online).
• Maintain routine oral hygiene visits to the vet or groomers
• Give him treats to chew on that will help remove plaque from his teeth
• Regular exercise or some type of physical activity would be beneficial, just as it is for humans, but of course this varies by breed and dog.
• If his breath is very bad, consider using an oral solution made for dogs and cats that help with bad breath
[Image via WENN.]
