Alternatives tom brushing your dog's teeth?
Anyone who brushes their dog's teeth is often looked at askance or laughed at, because for many people this form of animal love goes too far. But dental care for dogs is not only important, it is actually sensible. Veterinarians recommend daily dental care and mouth checks for dogs. In today's blog post we explain why the accusation of humanizing the topic of dental care is completely inappropriate.
Brushing your dog's teeth is useful
Dogs have larger gaps between their teeth than humans. This means that dogs' self-cleaning through saliva works much better than humans'. And yet our beloved four-legged friends are exposed to the same harmful "attackers" as the human teeth. It is therefore not a good idea to sit back and relax and leave your dog's dental health to nature. From a certain age, the natural protective mechanisms are no longer sufficient. not more out.
The fact alone that our dogs' diet is no longer original and as nature intended shows that at a certain point, mouth and dental health can no longer regulate itself. Dental problems in dogs are now commonplace. They used to be the exception, but today they are the rule.
How to care for dog teeth?
More and more manufacturers are bringing more and more products onto the market that are designed to care for your dog's teeth. But which products are suitable? Toothpaste for humans and conventional dental care products are taboo in any case. Due to their ingredients, these products are not suitable for caring for dogs' teeth.
Chewing bones and special dental sticks are recommended for natural dental care in dogs. No dog will turn down their pleasant smell. Of course, they promote the natural abrasion of the teeth. However, the risk of swallowing and choking is enormous. You should therefore only use dental care products of this kind under supervision. You should avoid dental care products of this kind completely for older dogs, as the risk of injury is significantly higher with age.
The classic finger cot is known as an alternative to the toothbrush. Made from silicone or microfiber, finger cots for brushing teeth often contain a certain amount of silver. The finger cot makes it easy to start regular dental care, but is almost ineffective when there are existing deposits. Cleaning the finger cot is also not always hygienic.
Dog toothpaste in combination with a traditional toothbrush always contains attractive flavors and smells. This is exactly what can cause problems. Many dogs simply lick the toothpaste or start chewing it. This makes it very difficult and ineffective to clean their teeth.
Our emmi®-pet is a special dog toothbrush. The technology is based on ultrasound. Perfectly tailored to the needs of your four-legged friend, it works with little noise and vibration. In contrast to a conventional toothbrush Ultrasound does not clean through mechanical abrasion, but through the blisters, which the special toothpaste creates. Bacteria are killed in a very gentle way.
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