Freshen Your Pet’s Breath with These Tips
We all love our pets, and want to hug them, and then that moment happens when your dog goes in to give you a big lick across the face, but the smell is nearly atrocious and nausea-inducing. Your dog could use a few breath mints or several routine brushing of the teeth. If your pet suffers from halitosis breath, there are options that can improve the smell (and health) of your pet’s breath. The following are a few tips to help regulate and improve your pet’s breath:
- Obtain regular veterinary check-ups to ensure that your pet’s mouth is healthy and in good shape. Regular visits with the vet can also provide monitoring of any dental health issues inside your pet’s mouth.
- Brush your dog’s teeth, literally, although this isn’t typically ideal for busy households, although a pet is unable to brush their own teeth. You can not use human toothpaste, however, but make sure you use a doggie toothbrush or anything appropriate and safe for your pet’s teeth. Make sure you go over each tooth, especially where plaque builds up behind teeth. This is a difficult task, and I think if you can’t brush your pet’s teeth daily, at least 1-3 days of being able to do so is better than nothing at all.
- Dental chews are also another great option, and we use GREENIES Dog Treats for our pets which help control breath, clean teeth, and even help with joint care in dogs and cats. Always watch your pets indulge in these treats as they can become lodged in your pet’s throat, and they can choke on them. We have some really great Wholistic Chicken, Turkey and Beef Bites, which can be fed as part of a balanced diet, which is greatly important to your pet.
For those who are really daring, a professional cleaning for your pet while under anesthesia. These cleanings are for more serious matters, health and age-wise.
Do you have any tips that keep your pet’s pearly whites clean and smelling good? Please share with our community!
Source: http://www.allpetnews.com/5-ways-to-improve-your-dogs-breath