Cleaning Dog Teeth and Periodontal Health
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A dog’s health is influenced by the condition of their teeth and gums. Cleaning a dog’s teeth properly requires an understanding of the factors that cause a dog’s oral health to suffer. The accumulation of plaque and tarter on a dog’s teeth and gums encourages the onset of periodontal disease. The symptoms of this disease are visible in the dog’s gum tissue, swollen and inflamed...
Read MoreBad Breath in Dogs Caused by Unhealthy PH Levels
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The proper PH levels in dog’s mouth are responsible for preventing the unhealthy conditions that affect a dog’s teeth and gums. These conditions include plaque and tarter, gingivitis, and bad breath in dogs. Healthy PH levels in a dog’s mouth assist in the healing and regeneration of the oral tissue that supports the structure of a dog’s teeth. Cleaning a dog’s teeth involves the...
Read MoreAnesthesia Considerations in Cleaning Dogs’ Teeth
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Dogs and cats need to be anesthetized for lengthy painful surgical procedures; however general anesthesia is now being routinely used as a chemical restraint in short-duration treatments. A majority of veterinarians now consider a typical dog teeth cleaning cause for the dog to be unconscious. While the veterinarian profession asserts the need to evaluate the dog’s cardiovascular and...
Read MorePlaque Composition on a Dog’s Teeth
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The extracellular layer that protects the dental plaque(bacteria) on a dog’s teeth is the primary reason a majority of canine oral care products do little to remove plaque and tarter on dog’s teeth and gums. VitaHound’s recent advances in cleaning a dog’s teeth are based on the recognition that dental plaque is a biofilm protect by a extracellular slime layer that acts as a barrier to...
Read MorePetzlife, Plaque Attack, C.E.T.
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The level of health care provided to the pet dog has been increasing for the past 30 years. Today’s dog enjoys regular hygiene care for their skin and coats, teeth, and ears. These care regimens not only improve the hygiene of the family dog it is significantly improving the typical dog’s health and well-being. For example, current canine oral care products provide an easy and...
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