The Aussie Pooch Mobile franchise taking care of dogs’ teeth

How long would you go without brushing your teeth?

The same argument goes for your dog – they deserve the same dental care as we do.

Our pets are living longer than in the past due to better preventative medicine and more advanced ways to diagnose and treat disease. The Aussie Pooch Mobile franchise has observed that vets are beginning to see that the most severe medical problems are dental.

Have you looked in your dog’s mouth lately?

Dogs have 28 deciduous teeth (temporary) and 42 permanent teeth. Deciduous or “milk” teeth begin appearing when the puppy is four weeks old and are lost gradually between 14 and 30 weeks of age. During this time puppies tend to eat less and chew considerably more. Hard rubber or rawhide toys made especially for dogs are a good investment both for the dog and to save on damage to your furniture. The pet cleaning franchise has them in stock. Ask the operator.

Common signs of dental problems in your dog:

Loss of appetite; red, swollen and bleeding gums; drooling; blood in the saliva; yellow-brown tartar at the gum line; broken teeth and foul breath. According to the Aussie Pooch Mobile franchise, dogs can also suffer from broken teeth often as a result of biting on sticks or stones. Please try to avoid throwing sticks for your dog. It’s an outmoded cliché and potentially very dangerous.

Regular visits to a veterinary specialist are the best form of prevention.

Yearly check ups are a must. And an instant visit if you suspect something is not right. Curiously enough small dogs are more likely to have periodontal disease (plaque, tartar) because their teeth are sometimes too large for their mouths. But by far the best way to avoid too many visits to the vet is to employ some care and maintenance yourself.

Good dental care begins at home with the food your serve.

Raw bones are great for teeth cleaning, according to the mobile franchise. Never cooked as they can splinter and do not break up in the dog’s stomach. Chicken carcasses, shanks, mutton flaps are some of the best. Be sure to make the bone bigger than the dogs can wolf down. Greedy dogs can swallow the smaller bones whole causing problems as well as having no benefit for their teeth. A big bone once a week does wonders for your dog’s teeth. Carrots, the big ones, are also beneficial. As long as your dog “thinks” a carrot is a reward bone, he’ll enjoy it.

The Aussie Pooch Mobile franchise knows that the wrong kind of food can do the worst damage. There are many foods on the market today including a healthy range of “natural” foods. Ask your vet about Hills prescription food to help with dental care.

… and regular brushing.

That’s right, brushing. It’s time to really look inside your dog’s mouth. It’s not hard and there are plenty of good products on the market to help. Daily brushing as a preventative or if your dog simply won’t chew bones. This should help keep your dog healthy and happy. Do not use regular toothpaste on your dog – there are special canine brands available, some even taste like chicken livers. Sometimes it will be necessary to have the teeth cleaned professionally – your vet will keep you advised. You’ll be happy with the results and your dog will give you the best smile yet. Your local Aussie Pooch Mobile franchise partner will give you more tips.