Unfortunately, dental problems in dogs aren't uncommon. Around 80% of all dogs over the age of three have tooth or gum disease*. This ranges from unpleasant bad breath to tartar buildup and even purulent inflammation. Often, the only solution is a visit to the vet. But as the saying goes, "prevention is better than cure." Feeding dogs properly helps enormously, and it's not difficult at all.
Feeding dogs properly – how can it help?
Food plays an important role in your pet's dental care . The mechanical abrasion of chewing helps loosen plaque or light tartar from the teeth. Therefore, dry food is often recommended as a preventative measure against tartar. Unfortunately, the composition of dry food is often overlooked: Many dry foods contain sugar or grains, which further damage your dog's tooth enamel. If you want to feed your dog properly , you must pay close attention to the ingredients. This also applies to wet food, of course.
In addition to mechanical abrasion, dry food stimulates saliva flow, which is also beneficial for dental health. High-quality food, raw bones, or select chew snacks also have a positive effect on the pH level in the mouth and should be considered if you want to feed your dogs properly .
How to feed dogs properly?
- Pay attention to natural ingredients
- Grains or sugar should not be included under any circumstances
- Offer high-quality chews such as buffalo hide bones that clean through mechanical abrasion
- Feed raw bones regularly
- Find out about BARF (biologically appropriate feeding with raw meat) and try out whether it suits you and your furry friend
Always remember: We must feed dogs properly . Only then can we give them a comfortable, long, and pain-free life.
What to do if it does happen?
Sometimes, simply feeding dogs the right food isn't enough. In addition to genetic predisposition or certain head shapes, some dogs still suffer from tartar . Don't bury your head in the sand, but take action: Support your dog's dental hygiene by using the emmi-pet ultrasonic toothbrush . Regular brushing combined with proper feeding will give your dog sparkling teeth.
Feeding dogs properly + brushing dogs' teeth = best prevention against tartar.
Want to know which chews can further support your dog's dental hygiene? Then read this: Which dog chews help with tartar?
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* Source: https://www.medpets.de/zahnproblems-bei-hunden/
