Dog teeth

Owner brushes dog's teeth. Image for dog teeth tag page.
Brush your dog’s teeth daily to his good health. Canine periodontal disease can lead to serious health conditions.

Start brushing dog teeth when your dog is a puppy. And brush often — preferably every day — to prevent dental disease and other health problems.

Cleaning guide: Make task fun.

Cure bad breath: A blast of dog bad breath can be repulsive. Quickly determine the cause. Then formulate a plan to get rid of it.

  • What is involved in a dog dental exam?

    Your dog’s dental health is also important to take good care of because they can also develop various dental diseases. Dental diseases are caused by the migration of plaque from the teeth to the soft tissues of the gums, which then causes irritation and eventually, if not treated, infection. You can maintain your dog’s good…

  • Dental care for your senior dog

    The good news is that you can take care of your senior dog’s teeth and gums and make a few minor adjustments to their diet in order to greatly improve their quality of life.

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    Ease puppy teething pain

    Getting their puppy teeth can be as painful for puppies as the process is for human babies. Unlike babies who cry, puppies ease their discomfort by chewing.

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    Healthy dogs shouldn’t have bad breath

    By Karen A. Soukiasian A healthy dog should not have bad breath. The reality is, approximately 80 percent of dogs do suffer from gingivitis or a periodontal disease by the time they are 5 years old. Now and then a simple dental procedure such as a professional cleaning or perhaps a bad tooth extracted can…