Unfortunately, dental problems in dogs are not that rare. Around 80% of all dogs over the age of three have tooth or gum disease*. This ranges from unpleasant From bad breath to tartar and even purulent infections. Often the only thing that helps is a trip to the vet. But as the saying goes, “prevention is better than cure.” Feeding dogs correctly helps a lot and isn't difficult at all.
Feeding dogs correctly - how can it help?
Food plays an important role in the Dental care for your pet. The mechanical abrasion during chewing helps to remove plaque or light tartar from the teeth. Therefore, dry food is often recommended as a prophylaxis against tartar. Unfortunately, the composition of the dry food is overlooked. Many dry foods contain sugar or grain, which attacks the dog's tooth enamel even more. Do you want to To feed dogs properly , you must pay attention to the composition of the food. This also applies to wet food, of course.
In addition to mechanical abrasion, feeding dry food also causes increased salivation, which is beneficial for dental health.
High-quality food, raw bones or high-quality chew snacks also have a positive effect on the pH value in the mouth and should therefore be considered if you want to feed your dogs properly .
How to feed dogs properly?
If you If you want to feed dogs properly , you should follow some advice:
- Pay attention to natural ingredients
- Grain or sugar should not be included in the food under any circumstances
- Offer high-quality chew snacks that clean the teeth through mechanical abrasion, such as buffalo hide bones
- Feed raw bones regularly
- Find out about BARF (feeding your dog raw meat in a biologically appropriate way) and see if it works for you and your furry friend
Always remember: We must Feed dogs properly . This is the only way we can give them a pleasant, long and pain-free life in our midst. And who among us doesn't want that for their four-legged companion?
What to do if it does happen?
Sometimes it is simply not enough Feeding dogs properly. In addition to a genetic predisposition, certain bred head shapes are often to blame for the fact that the dogs Get tartar . But don't bury your head in the sand, get active! Support your dog with dental hygiene, for example by using the emmi®-Pet ultrasonic toothbrush. Because regular Brushing teeth combined with proper feeding can give your dog sparkling teeth.
Feeding dogs correctly + brushing dogs' teeth = best prevention against tartar.
Would you like to know which chew snacks support your dog's dental hygiene? Then read here: Which dog chews help with tartar?
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* Source: https://www.medpets.de/zahnproblems-bei-hunden/
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