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Why Dog Teeth Cleaning Matters

in Pets on 02/28/18

Powered by Mom Talks About Why Dog Teeth Cleaning Matters

Just like their human family dental care for our beloved dogs matters. It’s why we should think about and arrange dog teeth cleaning on a regular basis for our beloved canines. We’re going to share how you can be a doggy dentist during National Pet Dental Health Month and all year long!

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Thanks to Petcurean we can share some great dog teeth cleaning tips and other dental care for our dogs to help keep their teeth and gums healthy and strong. Don’t forget you can also download a coupon for $5 off Petcurean kibble. Use the coupon code PAWSOME9 and GO HERE to get the coupon. 

For our Little Zeus pictured above we have to vigilant with his dental care as has had a few minor issues in the past. If we hadn’t been doing regular check-ups iwth him, it would have been missed and caused him pain and bigger issues.

How to Be a Doggy Dentist During National Pet Dental Health Month

As pet parents, we do whatever we can to keep our pets happy and healthy, but is their dental health as good as it could be? Dental health is crucial to the overall well-being of your pet and can have serious consequences if left unchecked.

Similar to humans, poor dental hygiene causes bad breath, plaque, tartar, gingivitis, periodontitis, and tooth root abscesses in dogs. At its worst, bad dental health can contribute to more serious health issues. Inflamed gums, for example, can cause bacterial infections that can affect organs such as the heart and kidneys with extreme cases resulting in death. That’s just some of the reasons why dog teeth cleaning is so important.

Good dental health is paramount for your pet. Healthy teeth aid in chewing which leads to proper digestion by allowing enzymes to break down their food. Some preventative measures you can take is teaching your pup at a young age to open their mouths and allowing you to look inside. This training will prepare them for getting their teeth brushed, which should start as early as possible. Be sure to use a toothbrush and toothpaste specifically designed for pets.

Did you know small dogs are more prone to dental issues? With their small mouths and even smaller teeth, keeping an eye on their dental health can be especially challenging. While manually brushing their teeth is the best option, you can also look for pet food that supports dental health such as the NOW FRESH Small Breed recipes from GO HERE. Our dog Little Zeus LOVES the NOW FRESH Small Breed recipes.

Here’s Little Zeus licking his lips after eating some NOW FRESH small breed food. He sure does love it!

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The NOW FRESH Small Breed recipes are formulated with ingredients that help support oral health and fresh breath, including sodium tripolyphosphate, which binds calcium to protect teeth from tartar formation. Peppermint and parsley are also included as natural ingredients to promote fresh breath. In addition, the small clover-shaped kibble is one of the smallest in the market, contributing to high palatability, easy chewing, and effective digestion.

If your dog is exhibiting a preference for soft food, is eating on one side, or yelps when chewing bones or toys, take them to a vet to identify the problem. There’s no way better way to celebrate National Pet Dental Health Month than making sure Fido’s bite is healthy and strong!

Do you arrange dog teething cleaning whether it’s you doing it yourself or the vet? what else do you do so that your dog has great dental care?

Make sure to stop by our Pet section for more great tips on care for your dogs and cats.

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About Powered by Mom

I’m Michelle aka Powered by Mom. I’m married with one daughter, my hubby was my high school sweetheart, our two dogs Nyx and Cleo and our cat Oliver. As you can see we’re a family of animal lovers. We love to travel when we can, try different food and activities all over the world and enjoy being together. My passions are writing, travelling, creating new recipes, encouraging people to adopt not shop and just to enjoy life while we can.

As an animal lover I also volunteer with a rescue organization called Three Little Pitties All Breed Rescue. I'm part of the cat program Three Little Kitties Saving Kitties which tries to save as many cats as possible in Houston, Texas which has a huge overpopulation fo cats and they euthanize far too many cats (and dogs) we want to change that. Please check out their Facebook page and consider donating https://www.facebook.com/ThreeLittlePittiesRescueSavingKitties

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Comments

  1. Tracy Blakeman says

    August 6, 2019 at 4:08 PM

    I had no idea my poor pupper needed his teeth cleaned quite often! Greenies just won’t cut it, we’ll just clean his teeth the old fashioned way!

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  2. Kim Naumann says

    April 1, 2019 at 4:16 PM

    So important since we can’t know if they are hurting to get their yearly dental cleanings done, my dog has had 7 teeth removed, 2 of them were broken and I had no idea. It’s part of being a responsible owner of your fur baby, yes it’s spendy but worth your dogs health!

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  3. Philip Lawrence says

    March 21, 2019 at 7:24 PM

    Just like with humans, dog’s teeth need to be cleaned for their good health since bad teeth can lead to other health problems. The point was well made in the article.

    Reply
  4. Donna L. says

    March 12, 2019 at 10:23 PM

    It’s so important to take care of your pet’s teeth for their quality of life.

    Reply
  5. Paula Desmarais says

    March 10, 2019 at 3:08 PM

    It really, really matters. It made our dog very sick when we let it go.

    Reply
  6. June S. says

    November 24, 2018 at 3:38 AM

    (Why Dog Teeth Cleaning Matters) I was just talking about this with my third oldest son and his wife about how important it is keeping their border collie Mia’s teeth cleaned and brushed at home. I told them what a vet would charge to do it and they both almost fell over when I mentioned the cost of a cleaning.

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    • Donna L Holder says

      January 7, 2019 at 5:25 PM

      i always take care of my pets teeth. keep them healthy

      Reply
  7. Dorothy Boucher says

    November 18, 2018 at 7:01 PM

    I am so glad someone blogged about this, because I am a pet owner , I love hearing about others who love their pets and want to take care of them just as you take care of yourself. I think clean teeth does matter , its important for the dog as well as humans.
    @tisonlyme143

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  8. beverly mckinley says

    August 1, 2018 at 9:07 PM

    have to disagree i think its just as important for large breeds, because they have more teeth surface for things to go wrong with.

    Reply
    • Powered by Mom says

      August 2, 2018 at 2:04 PM

      Hey Beverly as our article says it’s important for ALL dogs to have their teeth cleaned, we don’t say that’s just for small breeds. Research has just shown that small breeds can be more prone to it.

      Reply
  9. gloria patterson says

    August 1, 2018 at 10:05 AM

    Sharing this with my niece who has a little fellow that looks just like your Zeus. HIs name is Prince and he used to be king of the house till the baby arrived. Prince decided that he would let Zadaya be princess and he would be her guard. Zayda is almost 2 and is in charge of giving him his treats and putting dry dog food in his bowl. They need to check this dog food out because they want him around for a long time.

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  10. Toni B says

    June 25, 2018 at 2:41 PM

    Fresh breath is important to pets and humans. Regular brushing is a must!

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  11. Susan Smith says

    June 25, 2018 at 1:10 PM

    It is important to keep up with cleaning your dogs teeth. Thankfully my dog cooperates when I clean her teeth. My Vet also recommended dry dog food and bones to help clean her teeth.

    Reply
  12. Alexandra Y says

    June 12, 2018 at 6:45 PM

    My dog gets a lot more pettings if his breath is fresh!

    Reply
  13. Amy D says

    June 8, 2018 at 12:23 PM

    Many dog owners do oversee teeth cleaning. I didn’t know that small dogs were more prone to dental issues. Our vet cleans our dog’s teeth at its annual checkup.

    Reply
  14. Mia Egan says

    June 3, 2018 at 3:47 PM

    I have also heard that it is important to have our cats teeth cleaned for their overall health. I took my cat in recently for a dental cleaning with the vet.

    Reply
  15. Barrie says

    May 26, 2018 at 2:32 PM

    So important for dog’s to have their teeth cleaned to prevent heart disease as well as other unhealthy issues! Our dog needs a cleaning by the vet…not bad but to help.

    Reply
  16. ellen beck says

    May 20, 2018 at 8:53 PM

    Odin is adopted, andcleaning his teeth has always been almost a fight. I try and do it as much as possible. Luckily he isnt one of the breeds prone to tooth problems. The vet always says he is looking good thankfully.

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  17. michelle warner says

    May 18, 2018 at 5:18 AM

    Yes, it is so important to clean dogs teeth, i have one pup that his teeth are so bad, he can now only eat soft food. I have a hard time cleaning teeth but it is getting better with practice. Thank you for a great worthy post!!!. It Is totally important to take care of our pooches teeth.

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  18. Vickie says

    May 17, 2018 at 4:23 PM

    yes, it matters for all our pets..cats too.

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  19. Alicia Hewitt says

    May 3, 2018 at 4:23 PM

    My dog gives me such a hard time when I clean his teeth, but I know it’s important so I deal with the frustration. It’s worth it for him to not have health issues later on.

    Reply
  20. Buddy Garrett says

    April 14, 2018 at 10:10 PM

    We have a Chihuahua. We have noticed he has oral health issues. The Now small breed pet food specifically made for small breeds sounds great.

    Reply
  21. Sarah Mayer says

    April 14, 2018 at 11:52 AM

    I couldn’t agree more.. my dog’s breath gets horrid if we don’t keep up with brushing her teeth.

    Reply
  22. Hesper Fry says

    April 14, 2018 at 6:34 AM

    I didn’t know that small dogs are more prone to dental issues. I will have to let my mom know, who has a small dog.

    Reply
  23. Steve Weber says

    March 30, 2018 at 12:03 PM

    First of all your dog just looks exactly like mine… except mine is a chug so she is a little chunkier..

    I agree, teeth cleaning is crucial for your dog’s overall health.. even if you don’t want to do it yourself, take your animal in to Petco or Petsmart and have them do it.

    Reply
  24. Alicia Hewitt says

    March 21, 2018 at 2:46 PM

    I brush all of my animals teeth….well except my bird lol

    Reply
  25. Nate says

    March 19, 2018 at 6:27 PM

    Had no idea how important this was, thanks for sharing

    Reply
  26. Karen Propes says

    March 18, 2018 at 6:29 PM

    We rescued a little doxie that hadn’t had much done to his teeth. They had to put him to sleep just to clean his teeth. He lost quite a few the first time. We had to do it a second time because some that they tried to save were already too far gone. I don’t want to ever have to put him through that again. He gets his teeth brushed once a day and he loves the flavor so he doesn’t resist at all and he never has bad breath. He’s a family member and we will do anything we need to to take care of him. It’s not an inexpensive procedure either, but it was worth it for him not to be hurting.

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  27. Leanne Davis says

    March 13, 2018 at 6:13 PM

    Wow I didn’t know it could cause infections in the heart and kidneys. Very glad I do my dogs teeth. It’s not an easy chore even with chicken flavoured toothpaste .

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  28. Casey Garvey says

    March 10, 2018 at 11:19 PM

    I have a shihtzu thats our baby! Her health is very important. She loves to play and eat!

    Reply
  29. Calvin says

    March 6, 2018 at 8:00 AM

    Totally agree, most pets need dental maintenance for optimal health. Cats too.

    Reply
  30. Melissa Storms says

    March 5, 2018 at 12:48 PM

    We have a chihuahua too and I brush over her teeth with a fingertip baby toothbrush. She hasn’t had any big issues yet but I know that dental problems are a problem for chis. I think I am going to give this food a try, there is a place semi local to me and a five dollar coupon too. Our Zoe is so picky, it drives me crazy.

    Reply
  31. belinda bell says

    February 28, 2018 at 6:11 PM

    They need their teeth cleaned to stay healthy too.

    Reply

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