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Dogs now have the same gum and teeth problems humans do. They will get cavities, gingivitis, etc. Many eat "human" food/treats and most eat commercial dog food which have fillers, dyes, chemicals, and sweeteners in them. This also explains why Diabetes is now so common in dogs. A raw diet is best for dogs and cats, but if that is not possible, giving them "soup" bones and letting them chew on it to get out the marrow would be better than brushing their teeth. My parents have a rescued greyhound from the track. The mush they feed them have their teeth rotting by the time they are 5. Her teeth look like they are ready to fall out and the stench that comes from her mouth is like 3 day old August road kill. I encouraged my mother to start giving her soup bones (raw of course) and though her teeth are still bad, her gums are looking much healthier and the stench is not as bad. At her age, nothing will make her all better, but the raw bones do help greatly.
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When a dog has bad breath does that mean they have health problems?
It could. In my dog's case it was because some of her teeth where rotten, and she needed a dental. (professional tooth cleaning)
Is my dog sticking the tip of his tongue sticking out connected with kidney problems?
Could be teeth problems or thirst or nausea
Do dogs have wisdom teeth?
Yes, a dog's teeth are very similar to what humans have and they can have many of the same dental problems that humans encounter. However, cavities are relatively less common in dogs than they are in humans without fluoridinated water.
What is the best dry dog food to keep my dog's teeth clean and healthy?
Upon searching for dry dog foods that help keep the teeth clean on the animal, it would appear that the most common response is that dry dog food does not help keep the animal's teeth clean, and that other methods should be employed if one truly wishes to keep the dog's teeth clean and disease free. Some methods include regular vet visits or a paste that should be applied regularly to clean the dog's teeth.
What are some common health problems in a teacup Maltese dog?
some health problems are heart or kidneys and they need to be fixed and it is not a good thing for these dogs to be by themselves and to also let them be safe and not harmful
Does a dog have 32 teeth?
Although most species of dogs have 42 teeth; six pairs of sharp incisor teeth are in front of the mouth, flanked by two pairs of large canine ("dog") teeth. The other teeth are premolars and molars, there are some species, such as bush dog that only have 38 teeth.
If a dog has no teeth what are you suppose to do?
i have a dog with no teeth and i have asked my vet and worked some stuff out for myself but what i think is best is....putting the dog food in a blender and dont give it bones
My dog's teeth turned brownwhy?
your dog may have some diese or maybe he ate something. I think personally that his teeth have not been looked after properly, Sorry.
How many times does a dog loose their teeth?
at around 6 months they should have replaced all there teeth with adult teeth, like human babys do, they should never loose adult teeth, remember to brush your dogs teeth to prevent gum deaseas, that can cause heart problems like with people >.< call your vet if your dog has very dirty teeth and/or bad breath.
Why does your dog have more teeth than his brother?
When a dog is born, they start out with 28 teeth. At 6 months of age they fall out and are replaced with 42 adult teeh. The reason why the dog may have fewer teeth than his brother, is that some of them may have fallen out.
How can dog biscuits benefit a dog's dental health?
Dog biscuits can benefit a dog's dental health in a number of ways. They can help with bad breath problems, reduce the amount of plaque the dog has, reduce tartar and strengthen teeth.
Why does your dog have 2 rows of teeth?
It's not as common in cats as in dogs, but it may be that your cat did not lose some of its "baby" teeth when it was supposed to. Your Vet should check your cat's mouth at each visit; ask him/her for recommendations.
