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How to Prevent Dog Dental Disease
Without oral care, dogs easily get gingivitis, tartar, periodontitis, which can harm other body parts. This article covers prevention.
Common Symptoms and Causes of Dog Gingivitis
Dog gingivitis is a common dental disease and the early stage of periodontal and gum disease. If left untreated it can easily progress to periodontitis and, in severe cases, lead to tooth loss. If your dog develops gingivitis, prompt detection and treatment are important. Let's look at the symptoms and treatment of dog gingivitis.
What to Do When Your Dog Has a Strong Body Odor
Dog body odor comes from sebaceous and apocrine glands whose secretions microbes break down—strongest at the ears, anus, inner paws, and tail base. Bad breath, floppy-ear infection, and high-sulfur soy diets add to it; clean those spots and manage the diet.
How to Treat Tartar in Dogs
Dog tartar forms from poor oral hygiene, alkaline saliva, human food, and oral deposits. Treat it with dental chews, regular brushing, and professional ultrasonic cleaning when needed.
How to Remove Tartar Buildup in Dogs
If your dog has tartar, failing to address it promptly can lead to oral health problems. Once you notice tartar buildup, deal with it right away—the longer it is left, the more serious the oral issues become and the harder they are to treat. Here is how to handle dog tartar properly.
pug
The Pug, originally from China and also called the Hapa dog, is charming and elegant. Named 'Pug' in the late 18th century (an old word meaning ghost, lion nose, or little monkey), it is prone to inverted eyelashes, many facial folds, entropion, and blocked tear ducts leaving visible tear stains.
Basset Hound
The Basset Hound, also known as the French Short-legged Hound, originates from France. An ancient and noble scent hound, it was developed in Britain from French bloodlines and was traditionally used to track rabbits, deer, and other game by scent.
Groenendael
The Belgian Groenendael is the most widely recognized of the three Belgian sheepdogs, a large, muscular black-coated herder from Belgium prized for its elegance and trainability. Intelligent, brave and deeply loyal, it excels as both a working dog and a devoted family companion.
belgian tervueren
The Belgian Tervuren, also called the Tervuren dog, originates in Belgium. It gives the impression of a well-balanced, elegant medium-sized dog with a square body proportion and a unique fawn coat tipped with black that darkens with age.
Shiba inu
The Shiba Inu is Japan's smallest and oldest native breed, a fox-faced spitz known for its curled tail, plush double coat and cat-like cleanliness. Smart, brave and independent, it is a loyal yet sometimes willful companion that suits experienced owners.