How to keep your dogs teeth healthy?

i have never done anything with my dog's teeth, well we were on the streets for 5 years and i didnt do nothing special for my teeth either, but now we got a home and some dough. he's five, his teeth seem good, but his breath is stinky. i buy him those hard biscuits that say they clean dogs teeth. he eats a mix of dry food, meat, and veggies. i have some friends with old dogs with rotten teeth and i would like for my dog to avoid this. how?

How to keep your dogs teeth healthy?
Stinky breath comes from one of two places. The mouth or the digestive tract.


He may have an infection in his mouth - this will only be cured with a trip to the vet's. He may need a professional cleaning, antibiotics, or teeth removed.


If it's his digestive track, he may need anitbiotics and a change of diet as well.





The best home remedies are the best dry kibble you can afford, the meats and veggies are good for him as well, in moderation. Also go to the fresh meat section of your grocery store. They sell beef marrow bones for 50 cents to a dollar each. You can give them raw to him and let him chew on those. That will help clean his teeth. (never give cooked bones to dogs, they can splinter and cause more issues)





Good luck.
Reply:buy him the dog tooth paste it takes a while to see results but it really works
Reply:Buy toothpaste made specially for dogs and brush his teeth with it at least once a week.


If you can afford it, take him to the vet to have his teeth scaled once a year.


Good luck!
Reply:Try tossing him a frozen carrot every day as a treat. It's hard and crunchy and will help keep his gums and teeth clean.





And, it's cheap!!
Reply:give him a good diet and get one of they dog toothbrushes and toothpaste





aslo buy him good hard bone they wil make them stronger =]
Reply:give them those green dog bones that look like a tooth brush. yeah, tootbrushes keep your teeth clean. see the clue here? my dog loves them!





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click that to go to the informationional site. they're called greenies. theyre the dental chew.
Reply:brush them
Reply:Go to Petco or any other pet store and buy him dog tooth paste you should give it to him every other day to see results in about a month or so. You should also give him hard crunchy fresh vegetables alot of the companies lie about their dog products but naturals food from mother nature does not lie, its good for everyone, also incase do not feed him human food.
Reply:Try Greenies or Green bones.... they contain chlorophyll which helps with the stinky breath.
Reply:Giving your dog raw bones from the butcher will help to keep his teeth in good shape.





You can also get on a regular schedule of brushing his teeth and having his teeth professionally cleaned. Lots of groomers now do anesthesia-free teeth cleaning, which is a good way to get rid of any existing tartar on your dog's teeth.
Reply:i saw something before in discovery channel... it's dog food that can clean your dog's teeth. it's got no cleaning agent, it's just how soft/hard the food is. it shouldn't be hard and not too soft either. in the segment, they even showed how they are tested for dog breath, people actually smell the dog subject's mouth. hehe! hope this helps a bit with regard to cleaning ur dogs mouth by just changing his/her food. =)
Reply:My GSD loves a raw carrot every now and again. Dry food and no sweet treats will also help
Reply:i know it sound strange but i brush my cavaliers teeth about every two weeks! he loves it! i also get him some of those chewy raw hide shoes sometimes!


Best wishes for you and your new home!!!
Reply:YOu should brush them with dog toothpaste, but it has to be the kind with enzymes. That way if it is on the teeth, it will help dissolve the bad stuff.





Greenies have caused a lot of intestinal blockage. I wouldn't recommend them.
Reply:There is a dental rinse that you can buy at Petco and probably most pet stores that you put in the dogs water to help prevent plaque buildup. I used it for my chihuahua who only ate soft foods. It seemed to help a lot. Have the vet check his teeth when you take him in for shots or checkups.
Reply:Try to clean them yourself. But it is a bit if difficult.


My vet suggests to use ENZADent chew. You can go to GOOGLE search for this product.
Reply:There are several things you can do to keep your dog's teeth and gums healthy. Get a good dog toothbrush and meat flavored dog toothpaste, brush your dog's teeth and gums once a week. You can also get dental bones for dogs which massage the gums and remove tartar from the teeth. Check out the links below for the products you need to keep your dog in good dental health
Reply:Brush his teeth with a dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste. I have found that the greenies edible chews are a great help with the breath issue. Good luck!
Reply:Buy your dog some doggie tooth paste and a tooth brush. If he tries to chew the brush, use your finger to rub the paste over his teeth, this should be done on a daily basis, your dog may not like this at first but if you persevere he will get used to it. Attentively you could go to you vet who will look at you dogs teeth, if there are signs of decay may suggest a scale and polish.



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