Caring for the teeth

Dog grooming can be an unpleasant exercise both for the dog and dog owners who are new to dog grooming. For a beginner groomer, dog grooming can be quite demanding in terms of time and the effort required coupled with the challenges of having to get the dog to become comfortable with the process of grooming.

At the initial stages, grooming for dogs can be an unpleasant experience for most dogs and this can make grooming more difficult not to mention the rather painstaking process required to give a dog a proper grooming.

Like humans dogs can be susceptible to similar dental problems like gum disease and cavity; teeth grooming for dogs is therefore very important for the health of dogs. Dogs will also become vulnerable to bacterial infection as a result of poor dental care; regular teeth brushing would easily save dog owners from unnecessary vet expenses.

Your should brush your dog’s teeth as regularly as three times a week but ideally you should try to brush your dog every day using a double-headed canine toothbrush and paste; avoid using toothpaste meant for humans as it contains fluoride which is poisonous to dogs. Check at your local pet stores for canine toothpaste.

Always brush gently to avoid hurting your dog’s gum and you should always pay attention to the general well being of your dog’s mouth by observation. If you notice bad breath, continuous bleeding gums or growth/bumps in the mouth then you should visit the vet for medication attention.

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