Sunday, March 13, 2016

Tips On Making Flossing Easier For You Newfie Puppies

By Helen Bennett


Dangling some floss in front of a puppy in most cases will send the message that it is play time since they view it as a toy. Dental hygiene is the last thing on the mind of a puppy. At this juncture your intervention is more than necessary. Just the way dental problems arise the moment you disregard mouth health, your puppy will develop health issues at the gums and teeth if proper care is not offered. Discussed here are tips on making flossing easier for you newfie puppies.

Being able to tell if your pup has a problem is important. Check their breath which will not be minty fresh since a mild-odor is normal. But if there is a foul odor comparable to a month old worn sweaty socks ditched at the corner of your wardrobe, you have a problem. A gum infection or advanced cavities will create a strong odor in their breath.

Perform a lip and gum checkup. The lips should be pushed back so as to examine the gums for any anomalies. Pink color means things are okay but red and white are bad signs. Teeth should not be tartar stained and there should be no swelling on gums. Tartar appears as brownish spots on teeth. Fingers should be used to probe in the mouth so as to examine for tongue ulceration and shaky teeth.

Any of these signs means a trip to a dental office that specializes in dog dentistry. These are serious dental issues that can cause your puppy pain and difficulty eating. Do not tell your pups that they are going to the canine dentist, though. They do not like going to the dentist any more than you.

Precautions that avoid canine mouth problems are necessary. Wild canines keep oral health in fine fettle by chewing on bones. Unfortunately all that your furry friend does is feed from a bowl. This is to say for proper hygiene to be maintained, your help is required.

Making dental cleaning a part of their day to day timetable is important. Most dogs do not like this and hence this might prove to be tricky. Puppy years are best to work with reason being they can easily adjust at this young age unlike when grown up. Start gently in the first days and the process will become easy in a short time.

Patience is a virtue here. Give yourself a couple of weeks before your furry friends get accustomed to this practice. If your pup is now able to know that floss is not a playing thing and you sustain no more bites during flossing, then you will have reached the pinnacle of success in matters to do with puppy dental hygiene.

Good dental hygiene is very important for your canine friend to maintain good health. Help them keep their teeth clean and watch for any signs of problems in their mouths so as to achieve this. Your pup will thank you in their own special way like offering the best company ever.




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