Dog Teeth Cleaning and Bad Breath Help

Canine Bad Breath Solutions

Published by cheappay on Monday, March 1, 2010 - 03:37:33 - Filed under Dog Bad Breath

If your pup has a stinky breath problem, you might try one of the tips below:

- Sometimes bad breath is cause by a bacteria build up on the teeth and can be cured with a simple wet wipe to the chompers. Clean out the area around the outside of the teeth twice a day as this spot can be a breeding ground for foul smelling bacteria.

- Give your dog lots of water to drink. It’s not only essential for their health but it also decreases the chance of bad breath. Water washes away food particles and bacteria that might other wise cling to your dog’s mouth.

- A bone, hard biscuit or treat can act as floss for your dog and remove any particles stuck in between teeth. As your dog chews the biscuit, the food particles are scraped off the teeth. This also aids in the removal of tartar, just keep in mind that some bones (like chicken bones) are not good for dogs.

- Gum can actually be a way to cure bad doggy breath, believe it or not. Chewing gum cleans out food particles and plaque and there are many varieties of chewing gums available especially for dogs. Gum can also be a fast, temporary solution to a bad breath problem if the smell has worsened significantly, just be sure to look for a sugar-free gum.

- The classic: brush your dog’s teeth. Keep the teeth clean and free of plaque by brushing them on a regular basis.

These tips could save you some trouble and some expensive trips to the vet, as well as keeping your favorite pooch always smelling fresh!

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Best Ways To Clean Your Dog’s Teeth

Published by cheappay on Monday, March 1, 2010 - 03:25:41 - Filed under Dog Teeth Cleaning

Cleaning your dog’s teeth isn’t just about giving them a pearly white smile or keeping them from knocking over your guests with potent breath; it’s also about providing them with proper hygiene and keeping them healthy and happy…after all, they’re a member of the family!

There are really only a couple ways to keep up with your dog’s teeth and breath problems:

A: The Effort-full Way

Brushing their teeth with a toothbrush and special doggy toothpaste takes only minimul effort once your dog gets used to it. Brushing them every day for a week will allow them to become comfortable with it and then you can switch to just a few times a week or as needed. Practice makes perfect, just brush their teeth as you would your own.

B: The Effort-less Way

Knick Knack Paddy Wack, give your dog a bone! Dogs love raw bones and they actually do wonders at cleaning their teeth - who knew?! Get a bone that is suitable for your size dog, but keep in mind that bones are not for everyone. There are also cleaning chews such as “Greenies” that work wonderfully at keeping your dog’s dental hygiene in tip top shape.

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