Your dog is your best friend. Every time you walk through the door, your dog is so happy to see you that he's wagging his tail and practically smiling at you. How can you show your pet how much he means to you? Well, one of the ways is to take care of that smile for your pet. Did you realize that your dog's food can impact his oral health?
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Humans should clean and floss their teeth on a regular basis to prevent damage to their, gums tongue, and teeth. Research has recently shown a link between good oral health in men and a lower risk of heart disease. If good oral health can have such a profound effect on people, it only makes sense to consider the impact it can have on man's best friend.
It is important to brush your dog's teeth frequently to prevent plaque and tartar from becoming a problem. Simply wiping his gums with a clean, damp cloth can help.
Your dog's diet also affects dental health of your dog. Do you feed your dog canned or dry food? What kinds of treats and toys do you provide? All of these can influence the likelihood of dental problems in your pet.
When your dog's diet is healthy and contains essential vitamins, nutrients, and enzymes, his oral health is optimal. It's best for your dog to feed dry food rather than canned wet food. The hard surface of the small kibbles rubs against teeth to remove and reduce plaque. Simply moistening dry dog food with water or gravy eliminates this property of dry dog food.
The treats you give your pet are part of their diet, just like snacks are part of a person's diet. As humans, we tend to overlook our snacking habits, so it can be easy to overlook the treats you give your dog. It's not a good idea. Carefully consider all the foods your dog is going to eat.
Do you feed your dog bones, rawhides, jerky, or dog biscuits? Your pet may prefer greenies or cornstarch chews. You might not have thought of it, but giving Spot a piece of rawhide to chew is like giving him a candy bar. Rawhide, for example, contains calories and is often given between meals.
Many of the treats and snacks you give your dog may just be wasted calories. Some treats, on the contrary, provide an excellent opportunity to improve oral health. Greens, virgin skins, bones, and hard dog biscuits all help keep tartar at bay. Softer treats, such as jerky treats, don't provide much relief from plaque. An occasional healthy treat will also prevent your dog from having bad breath.
Your dog's diet must be healthy to ensure excellent oral health. Dry dog food is best when possible. Remember to choose treats for your pet that will improve their diet. By consciously monitoring your dog's diet, you will positively influence the oral health of your best friend.
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