Your dog is your most cherished companion. Every time you walk through the door, your dog is so happy to see you that it wags its tail and smiles at you. How can you show your pet how much they mean to you? Indeed, one way is to give your pet that smile. Did you even know that your dog's eating habits can have an impact on its oral wellbeing?
People need to brush and floss regularly to keep their teeth, tongue and gums in good condition. Research has recently shown that there is a link between good oral hygiene and a lower risk of coronary heart disease. While good oral hygiene can have a significant impact on individuals, it is worth considering the effect it can have on man's most beloved companion.
It is essential to clean your dog's teeth as often as possible to prevent plaque and tartar from becoming a problem. Simply cleaning his gums with a perfect, soaking wet material can be beneficial.
Your dog's diet also plays a role in his oral health
Do you feed your dog canned or dry food? What types of treats and toys do you give him? These things can influence the likelihood of dental problems in your dog.
When your dog's diet is solid and contains nutrients, supplements and basic compounds, his oral well-being is ideal. It is better for your dog to eat dry food than wet canned food. The hard surface of small kibbles rubs against the teeth to remove and reduce plaque. Simply saturating dry dog food with water or sauce eliminates this property of dry dog food.
The treats you give your pet are important to their diet, just as treats are essential to an individual's diet. As humans, we often ignore our eating habits, and the treats you give your dog are not always obvious. This is certainly not a good idea. Look at all the different types of food your dog can eat.
Is it safe to say that you are feeding your dog bones, raw pills, jerky or dog treats? Your pet may be leaning towards greenies or cornstarch-based bites. You may not have considered everything, but giving Spot a piece of rawhide to bite on is like giving him a treat. Raw calf skin, for example, contains calories and is often given between meals.
Much of the treats and snacks you give your dog may simply be lost calories
Some treats, however, offer a phenomenal opportunity to work on oral wellness. Greens, raw skins, bones and hard dog treats all help control tartar. Softer treats, such as jerky, do virtually nothing to reduce plaque. An occasional solid treat will also prevent your dog's breath from becoming foul.
Your dog's feeding routine must be beneficial to ensure fantastic oral wellbeing. Dry dog food is best when the situation allows. Don't forget to choose treats for your pet that will improve their eating habits. By intentionally controlling your dog's eating habits, you will have a significant influence on the oral health of your closest companion.
