Dental Care for a Poodle – What you need to know
Taking care of your poodle's teeth is very important. In the wild, dogs would take care of their own teeth due to the types of foods that they ate. However, it is the pet owner's responsibility to care for their pet's teeth and provide proper dental care to keep their dog healthy. This is important to prevent, gingivitis, cavities, and other periodontal diseases. By the age of three years, most poodles have periodontal diseases as they lack proper dental care.
Misaligned teeth- this may be due to the difference in the lower and upper jaw which may be hereditary
Gingivitis- inflammation of the gums
Periodontal infection- infection around the teeth
Dental care for your poodle should begin when your pet is about two months old. Train them to allow you to touch their teeth so that dental care becomes a part of their daily routine. Poodles are very intelligent dogs, so it is beneficial to organize a time for cleaning their teeth. Once your pet is accustomed to this, it becomes easier to clean their teeth and they will be more likely to allow you to carry out the routine.
1. Choose a time and designate it as 'brushing time'
2. Stick your finger into the mouth and simply touch their teeth gently, so that your pet becomes used to having their teeth touched. They may wiggle away but be patient and gentle. Rub each teeth gently and continue to do this until your pet is comfortable and relaxed when you rub their teeth
3. Give the toothpaste tube to your pet to smell and play with. Once they become used to the smell, take a small blob on your finger, and gently introduce this into their mouth. Use only dog toothpaste to avoid causing any harm should they accidentally swallows it. Human toothpaste contains fluoride which is not suitable for canine consumption. Rub the toothpaste onto the teeth with your fingers
4. Very soon your pet will become used to the toothpaste and having their teeth touched. Now is the time to introduce the toothbrush. Use a toothbrush with soft bristles and gently brush every tooth with it by holding the brush at a slight angle. Clean the top teeth first followed by the bottom teeth
If tartar and plaque builds up, it is not easy to remove and a visit to the vet is required. They will professionally clean your pet's teeth. A monthly visit is required so that the vet can check for any other diseases and give timely treatment to prevent loss of teeth or other major ailments.
The proper dental care regime is important from the time your poodle is a little puppy up until their adult life.
Dental problems in Poodles
Misaligned teeth- this may be due to the difference in the lower and upper jaw which may be hereditaryGingivitis- inflammation of the gums
Periodontal infection- infection around the teeth
Dental care for your poodle should begin when your pet is about two months old. Train them to allow you to touch their teeth so that dental care becomes a part of their daily routine. Poodles are very intelligent dogs, so it is beneficial to organize a time for cleaning their teeth. Once your pet is accustomed to this, it becomes easier to clean their teeth and they will be more likely to allow you to carry out the routine.
Steps to Brush the Teeth
1. Choose a time and designate it as 'brushing time'
2. Stick your finger into the mouth and simply touch their teeth gently, so that your pet becomes used to having their teeth touched. They may wiggle away but be patient and gentle. Rub each teeth gently and continue to do this until your pet is comfortable and relaxed when you rub their teeth
3. Give the toothpaste tube to your pet to smell and play with. Once they become used to the smell, take a small blob on your finger, and gently introduce this into their mouth. Use only dog toothpaste to avoid causing any harm should they accidentally swallows it. Human toothpaste contains fluoride which is not suitable for canine consumption. Rub the toothpaste onto the teeth with your fingers
4. Very soon your pet will become used to the toothpaste and having their teeth touched. Now is the time to introduce the toothbrush. Use a toothbrush with soft bristles and gently brush every tooth with it by holding the brush at a slight angle. Clean the top teeth first followed by the bottom teeth
If tartar and plaque builds up, it is not easy to remove and a visit to the vet is required. They will professionally clean your pet's teeth. A monthly visit is required so that the vet can check for any other diseases and give timely treatment to prevent loss of teeth or other major ailments.
Medical attention is required when you notice:
- Gum redness
- Swelling of the gums
- Bleeding gums
- Crooked teeth
- Bad breath
- Cracked tooth
- Pain during chewing
The proper dental care regime is important from the time your poodle is a little puppy up until their adult life.
Dental Care for a Poodle – What you need to know
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