{"id":20974,"date":"2021-01-12T14:40:16","date_gmt":"2021-01-12T19:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalvet.ca\/?page_id=20974"},"modified":"2021-01-21T13:26:03","modified_gmt":"2021-01-21T18:26:03","slug":"dental-health","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/globalvet.ca\/en\/nutrition\/nutrition-dog\/dog-specialized\/dental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog dental health"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Take care of their teeth to prevent dental disease and complications<\/h2>\n<p>Dental disease is very common in dogs\u201485% will have tooth trouble by the age of one! How can you tell if your pup has an oral hygiene problem? There are a few telltale signs, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bad breath<\/li>\n<li>Red, swollen, or bleeding gums<\/li>\n<li>Root canal exposure<\/li>\n<li>Chewing on one side<\/li>\n<li>Resistance to having their mouth handled<\/li>\n<li>Weight loss or difficulty eating<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bad breath, also called halitosis, can point to more serious problems. Or your dog may show no signs at all, which is why an annual veterinary checkup is so important.<\/p>\n<h3>Breed, genetics, and age<\/h3>\n<p>Have a petite pup? You should know that small breeds like Yorkshires and Chihuahuas are more prone to developing dental disease. One reason is that larger dogs like Labradors chew more, and chewing can be a natural tooth cleanser. But be aware: While all that chewing means your large breed is less likely to develop gum disease, they may be more likely to fracture a tooth.<\/p>\n<p>Breed is also a factor because there\u2019s a genetic component to gum disease (periodontitis). Smaller breeds like Yorkshires, Bichon Maltese, and miniature poodles and certain large breeds like greyhounds are more predisposed.<\/p>\n<p>Also keep in mind that because of the progressive nature of the disease, your older dog is more likely to suffer from the more advanced stages of periodontitis.<\/p>\n<h3>At-home and in-clinic care<\/h3>\n<p>As we said, oral hygiene is important to your dog\u2019s overall health and wellbeing because it can prevent pain and discomfort and decrease the risk of dental disease that can lead to other health problems.<\/p>\n<p>But how exactly do you take care of your precious pet\u2019s teeth? It\u2019s a team effort with a combination of at-home and professional dental care.<\/p>\n<p>You should take your dog into the clinic for exams, scaling, polishing, and expert advice but also look after their teeth at home with regular brushing, toys, and a special diet. At the next checkup, ask your vet to examine your dog\u2019s mouth and teeth and recommend a dental care plan.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on what your vet finds, they may suggest a dental diet in addition to other strategies for cleaning and caring for your dog\u2019s teeth and gums.<\/p>\n<p>For more information, check out:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/globalvet.ca\/soin\/soins-dentaires\/\">Dental care<\/a> page<\/li>\n<li>Our post on taking the bite out of brushing (in French), <a href=\"https:\/\/globalvet.ca\/2020\/02\/26\/le-brossage-de-dents-c-est-plaisant\/\">L<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/globalvet.ca\/2020\/02\/26\/le-brossage-de-dents-c-est-plaisant\/\">e brossage des dents c\u2019est plaisant<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Take care of their teeth to prevent dental disease and complications Dental disease is very [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":14875,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-templates\/nutrition.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-20974","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Globalvet | Your dog\u2019s dental health<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Your dog\u2019s dental health is important to their overall wellbeing, so be sure to take care of their teeth. 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