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Tips On Making Flossing Easier For You Newfie Puppies

By Helen Bennett


Most puppy owners have had the experience that if you dangle a piece of floss in front of your puppy, they will treat it like a string toy. Dogs do not seem to take their dental hygiene seriously. That is when you have to step in and offer some help. Dogs, like humans can develop health issues when their mouth, teeth and gums are not taken care of. Here is how you can influence your newfie puppies to have better dental health.

The ability to tell whenever there is an issue is imperative. Their breath needs to be checked every now and then but note that a slight odor is no cause for alarm since this is normal. On the other hand, a stinking odor that makes you cover your mouth calls for immediate action. The reason is that infection of gums or serious cavities could be the cause.

Perform a lip and gum checkup. The lips should be pushed back so as to examine the gums for any anomalies. Pink color means things are okay but red and white are bad signs. Teeth should not be tartar stained and there should be no swelling on gums. Tartar appears as brownish spots on teeth. Fingers should be used to probe in the mouth so as to examine for tongue ulceration and shaky teeth.

Any of the above symptoms needs the help of a dentist specialized in canine dentistry. Such signs can cause lots of problems when it comes to matters such as feeding. Exercise caution by not telling them they have a dental appointment because they hate them just like you.

Being able to kick out dental issues is a skill that is essential if success is to be achieved in this matter. Canines in the wild chew bones from to time and by so doing keep their teeth in a clean state. Your domesticated friend however is used to bowl feeding only. Dental hygiene therefore becomes difficult not unless you intervene.

Get your pups into the daily habit of taking care of their teeth, which like most dog things, means you do all the work while your dog acts uninterested. Starting this while they are a puppy helps them get accustomed to having their teeth brushed every day. Ease into the process as you start and within no time they will be used to it.

Be patient. It may take a few weeks before the pups is used to this morning ritual. Once you and your puppy can work together without them hiding under the bedroom dresser and the wounds on your fingers having healed, you are on your way to helping your pup have healthy teeth and gums.

To keep pups in fine fettle, make sure that you practice proper dental hygiene practices at all times. The aforementioned details are sure fire tips that will keep various dental problems at bay. The rewards will be evident for the reason that improvement in the quality of living for your pups will be obvious.




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