Brushing Your Dogs Teeth

Brushing your best buddies teeth is very important. They cant do it so its your job to help keep their mouths clean. There is many different kinds of toothpaste made just for dogs at your pet store. They are usually a flavor the animals will find palatable like beef or chicken flavors. They sound gross but most smell good or some what sweet.
Dogs are prone to plaque which is from food particles and bacteria that forms on the gum line. If you don't remove it, it will turn into tarter. The minerals in plaque will start to mineralize in about 3 to 5 days of forming on the teeth. Tartar is harder to get off and can lead to Gingivitis, which is an inflammation of the gums. This can also cause bad breath.
Then if the tartar is still not removed you can get a disease called Periodontal Disease. Pockets are formed in between the teeth and gums and more bacteria will collect there. It is painful for the animal and can lead to all kinds of problems like tooth lose an infection. The scary part about this is the bacteria can start to enter the bloodstream and affect the heart, liver, and kidneys. These infections can be fatal as well as expensive. Prevention is the best cure. Brush your dogs teeth as much as possible. Canned foods are more prone to build up on their teeth as well. If you have a pup start them off with brushing young to keep them safe in the future.