As dog owners it is our role alongside enjoying our four-legged friends to take care of our dogs’ health and well-being. This includes ensuring sufficient exercise, a top quality nutritious diet and healthcare management such as looking after our dog’s dental care.
In our latest blog Scientific Nutritional Products takes a look at how to care for your dog’s teeth and maintain optimum dental health!
The key to good canine dental health is starting early, and making dental care part of your dog’s routine. This is important as keeping your dog’s teeth clean will prevent the build up of plaque, which can cause dental disease and gum problems.
Scientific Nutritional Products recommends that teeth cleaning should start when your dog is a puppy and for many dog owners it can be helpful to get an expert such as a veterinarian to show you the best way to to effectively clean the teeth, and get your dog well-versed in the process! Dog owners should always use a specialist enzymatic toothpaste as human toothpaste can be harmful to our pets.
Some dog toys on the market can have dental benefits such as rubber chew toys. These won’t splinter unlike sticks or bones.
When it comes to teeth; diet matters for our dogs. Some dog owners think that dry food can provide a benefit by both exercising the chewing muscles and by reducing, and dislodging plaque build-up. There are also dental chews on the market which can be helpful. Ultimately, health comes from the inside out so in order to have healthy teeth our dogs need to have a diet rich in quality protein, sufficient carbohydrates and fats and oils. When choosing a good quality dog food avoid those higher in refined carbohydrates and avoid any sugary treats!
Diligent dog owners should also be aware of the signs that your dog may need further dental care. These include; discolouration, bad breath or irritated gums and if you notice your dog has a broken or damaged tooth or they lack an appetite or are leaving blood residue in the food bowl - dog owners should contact their vet immediately.
Scientific Nutritional Products recommends our canines are fed a balanced and nutritious diet which promotes optimum dental health. Many dogs can also benefit from the inclusion of a Dog Joint Supplement in their diet to promote long term mobility and comfort.
Canine Joint Right Dog Joint Supplement from Scientific Nutritional Products includes Glucosamine for Dogs, Chondroitin, HA, MSM & DHA Omega-3 Oils offering the ultimate package to support your dog's joints. For more information visit their website at www.horsesupplementsdirect.co.uk or contact a member of our team on freephone 0800 032 7774
