Papa Ces

Your dog is not only your pet, it is also your best companion, your best buddy if you want to put it that way.  Every time that you are near or in sight, your dog is so satisfied to see you that he moves his tail frantically and practically smiles at you.  How can you show your pet how much he means to you?  One way to do just that is to make sure your dog’s smile is perfect.  And did you know that your dog’s nutrition has a profound effect on his oral health?

Just think about us, people and how much we value our teeth. We brush it after every meal, making sure no plaque and tartar stay behind.  Research has recently shown a link between good oral health in people and a lower risk of heart disease.  If good oral health can have such a huge affect on people, then it only makes sense to think of the impact it can have on our canine friends.

It is necessary to brush your dog’s teeth frequently to keep plaque and tartar from developing.  Although wiping his gums with a sterile, damp cloth can be good for your dog.

Your dog’s nutrition also plays a role in your pet’s oral well being.  Do you typically give your dog canned or dry dog treats?  What kind of treats and toys do you provide for your pet?  All of these things can impact the likelihood of trouble with your pet’s teeth.

When your dog’s food is nutritionally sound, containing some of the essential vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes, your pet’s oral health will be at its perfect condition.  Giving dry dog food rather than store bought canned variety is ideal for your dog.  The little kibbles’ hard texture rubs against the teeth to prevent and reduce plaque.  The simple gesture of wetting the dry kibbles with water or gravy removes this property from dry dog food.

When your dog’s diet is nutritionally sound, containing essential vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes, your pet’s oral health will be at its very best.  Feeding dry dog food rather than a moist canned variety is best for your dog.  The tiny kibbles’ hard surface rubs against the teeth to remove and reduce plaque.  The simple act of moistening the dry dog food with water or gravy eliminates this property from dry dog food.

Do you give your dog bones, rawhides, jerky treats, or dog biscuits?  Maybe your pet prefers greenies or corn starch chews.  You may not have considered it, but tossing Spot a rawhide snack is just like giving him a sweet.  The rawhide, for example, has calories and is frequently provided between meals.

Sometimes, the treats and other snacks that we give our pet is not nutritionally balanced.  But there are some treats that are good for the teeth of your dog.  Greenies, rawhides, bones, and hard dog biscuits all help to keep tartar at bay.  The softer treats, such as jerky treats, do not provide much relief from plaque.  The healthy snack, occasionally, will also keep your dog from having halitosis.

Your pet’s diet should be healthy to ensure ideal oral health.  Kibbles are good whenever possible.  Always select treats for your pet that will raise your dog’s diet.  Looking after your dog’s diet will positively influence your best friend’s oral health.