Dog owners often realize there's a problem when their dog's teeth become unsightly with tartar build up. Although it is unsightly, there are other problems associated with tartar on dog's teeth, which are far more important to consider. Proper dog dental health requires that dog owners are aware of the dangers associated with severe tartar build up. There are two important reasons that make the plaque on dog's teeth a serious condition. First of all, the plaque acts as a breeding ground for bacteria. Secondly, the tartar is usually the precursor to gum disease. Once gum infections occur, there often can be bleeding of the gums. Since there is bleeding, that means there is direct access to the bloodstream. The bacteria that are present then have an easy way to enter the bloodstream and thus migrate to other organs of the body, causing infections there. This can be a very serious condition, causing illness and sometimes even death in some dogs.
There are several ways to clean tartar on dog's teeth. One of the most common ways is done at the vet, and this is called scaling. Scaling requires general anesthetic be applied to the dogs.
All dog owners should be aware how dangerous this procedure can be. The mortality rate of dogs undergoing general anesthesia is far higher than that in humans. The reasons are that dog's bodies are smaller and more susceptible to the anesthetic, and also there is less training and less safety pre cautioned enabled in the procedure on dogs.
There are other, safer, just as effective solutions for removing tartar on dogs teeth. However, there are all natural gels and sprays available, which will remove the tartar nearly 100% of the time. Although these are no quick fixes, they do get the job done.
If the tartar build up on dog's teeth is severe, it may take up to two months of daily cleaning to remove it. However, once removed, the tartar is easily controlled from that point on. Usually, only three or four cleanings per week are all that are required in order to maintain healthy dog teeth.
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