The Two Most Popular Methods For Cleaning Dog Teeth
It is always best to try and prevent the buildup of tartar and plaque on dog teeth
. This can be done by feeding a canine a diet rich in raw bones and meat. Of course this is not always practical for the pet owner as these types of food are expensive and sometimes not readily available.
Once plaque and tartar have built up on a dog's teeth there basically are two methods pet owners use for cleaning dog's teeth. We will discuss here in this article these methods and the pros and cons of each.
The most common method for cleaning dog teeth in the past has been a process called teeth scaling. This procedure is done by a licensed veterinarian and is performed on the animal under general anesthetic. Although it is highly effective for removing the tartar from teeth, the downside to this method is that the animal must be put under general anesthesia. Not only is this an expensive process and usually is done on a yearly basis, but also can be quite dangerous for some animals. Old dogs and also very small breed dogs can be very vulnerable to the anesthetic medicine used during the process. In fact, it is not uncommon for animals to die during general anesthesia.
Besides being very costly and also dangerous for some dogs, there's also the matter of infection afterwards. The dogs must be given a regiment of antibiotics for up to 10 days following the dog teeth scaling. This is because during the process the guns usually are caused to bleed in the bacteria within the tartar can then access the bloodstream and spread infection throughout the body.
A more natural and safe method is also available to canine owners for cleaning their pet's teeth. This method involves using 100% safe and natural dog toothpastes and gels for removing the tartar. Although it takes some time compared to the scaling process, there are no risks involved to the animal. If the buildup of tartar is severe, it can take several weeks to several months of daily brushings with these natural products before the teeth are free of the buildup.
Pet owners should always consult with her veterinarians about the dangers of teeth scaling before they allow the procedure to be performed on their pets. Of course if there is an immediate health risk to the animal because of infected gums then the process of scaling should immediately be performed. But if the buildup of tartar and plaque is only slight to moderate pet owners should consider a less risky method of cleaning dog teeth using the natural gels and sprays available on the market.