Dental Care For Pets

Dental Problems

SIGNS Your pet has bad breath with yellow or brown teeth. His gums may be red and he may have difficulty chewing. CAUSES Pets don't brush their teeth and dental problems are the result. Plaque, a thin coat of bacteria, accumulates on the teeth, it progresses to tartar, leading to gum inflammation. Bacteria also grows under the gum-line, causing gum infection (gingivitis) which can lead to tooth loss if not treated. Cats are prone to a specific type of dental problem called a FORL (Feline Odonotocalstic Resorbptive Lesion). This is equivalent to a cavity where the tooth decays at the gum line. SOLUTIONS DENTAL DIET. Ensure that your dog eats a dry kibble with larger pieces that have to be chewed. Some food companies now produce specific dental diets which will lower tartar buildup. They are more abrasive on the teeth and some contain an enzyme which lowers tartar formation. These foods are available at your local veterinarian. NATURAL DIETS. Raw meaty bones and windpipes from cows or pigs can help keep teeth clean. If your dog splinters and swallows large pieces of bone, he is at risk of obstruction, so don't give him bones. Some cats love chicken necks. To rule out the risk of Salmonella (a bacterial infection), put the bones or windpipes in boiling water for 30 seconds first. IN THE GARDEN. Raw vegetables, such as carrots are a great, low calorie treat which can help clean the teeth. If your dog likes them, then feed away. BRUSH. The best way to keep your pet's teeth clean is by brushing. Ideally this should be done daily, but twice a week is a good goal. Begin by rubbing your finger around your pet's mouth. Flavor it with tuna to make it enticing for your cat. A finger toothbrush can be used (it fits around the end of your finger). Use pet toothpaste, for if swallowed it won't upset your pet's stomach. Baking soda is another safe natural toothpaste. The electric toothbrushes are very effective and the long neck helps you get to the back premolars. CHEW TOYS. Some chew toys are abrasive and designed to lower tartar production. Rope toys are a safe, effective tartar-control toy. Be wary of tennis balls; they are too abrasive and will wear down the teeth. VITAMINS. Vitamin C is used by many alternative practitioners for dental disease. It is an immune stimulant and helps the production of normal gum and teeth tissue. The starting cat dose is 100mg daily. The starting dog dose is 100mg per 10lbs daily. If your pet gets diarrhea, lower the dose. SUPPLEMENTS. For cats with recurring gingivitis, lactoferrin can be helpful. The dose is 1/2 a 350mg capsule daily mixed in syrup or baby food. Propolis is a product of honeybees and is an oral antiseptic. It is applied topically to the inflamed gums. HEALING LOTION. Calendula lotion can be used to heal ulcers in the mouth and promote healing of damaged tissue. CHAMONILLA. This is used to decrease puppy and kitten chewing, alleviating some of the signs of teething pain. MYRRH. This can be mixed with water and applied topically to the inflamed gum tissue to decrease gum inflammation. This is an example of what you will find in Veterinarian Secrets Revealed. There is over 180 pages of health related problems and solutions that you will be able to treat at home, saving you hundreds if not thousands of dollars on Vet bills.  For more information please click on the link above.

 

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