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As responsible pet owners, we have the responsibility and obligation to keep our cute pets physically and mentally healthy. The health of pets depends largely on whether they have a healthy set of teeth. Because I didn't pay much attention to Nicole's oral problems before, I didn't give Nicole good dental care. Later, when she was 7 years old, she did have some oral problems, which even led to premature tooth loss. So to Xiaobai and Nana here, Bai Na began to pay special attention to oral care.

If pet owners have problems with their pet's oral health management, it may have an impact on their overall health. The initial symptom of oral problems is basically bad breath, which can lead to the development of gingivitis in pets.

If your pet already smells bad when they breathe or open their mouth, it may indicate that they have a preliminary problem with their teeth, gums, or mouth. Bai Na summed up some ways to solve pet bad breath and train pets to brush their teeth. On the one hand, it can help pets'teeth to be healthier, and at the same time, it can eliminate the generation of bad breath.

Choice of toothpaste

Pets can't use fluoride toothpaste like humans, because fluoride is very dangerous to pets themselves! Specialized pet toothpastes can be purchased, usually in several flavors including chicken, beef, and mint. Bai Na recommends choosing beef and chicken flavor, and some pets will reject mint-flavored toothpaste. Xiaobai and Nana (my two dogs) usually choose Vick's chicken-flavored pet toothpaste, which has a stronger cleaning effect than other toothpastes, and the baby does not reject it. It seems that it is a "nutritional cream" disguised as toothpaste.

Choice of toothbrush

Pet toothbrushes are generally more special, relatively small brush head, can be easily put into the pet's mouth. But for small dogs, the brush head of some pet toothbrushes is still too big, so you can consider baby toothbrushes. At the same time, some toothbrushes with finger cots can also be considered. Ordinary pet toothbrushes are too big for Xiaobai and Nana, so I bought baby toothbrushes specially. Some dogs may not be able to receive toothbrush training immediately in the early stage, so it is possible to use gauze or cotton gloves instead of toothbrush.

Let pets get used to brushing their teeth

If your pet is not used to having his teeth touched or brushed for a while, the owner should start training slowly. Xiao Bai and Nana have basically been training to brush their teeth for half a year. Don't worry.

1. First, put a little toothpaste on the toothbrush and let them lick it off, so that the pet can get used to the feeling of the brush touching the tongue.

2. After a week or two, start cleaning your pet's front teeth with a toothbrush with toothpaste. Once the pet gradually gets used to brushing the incisors, it gradually transitions to the canines until the molars.

3. If your pet doesn't like to brush his teeth, try a different flavor of toothpaste first. Pets generally don't like to brush their teeth at first, because it's against their nature to brush their teeth.

4. It's better to ensure that pets brush their teeth every day to maintain a good oral hygiene environment. It will help reverse the symptoms of gingivitis and can prevent future oral problems from occurring.

Mouthwash is also a good way to prevent bad breath.

In addition to brushing, mouthwash can help reduce the buildup of tartar on your pet's teeth. These products usually contain chlorhexidine. Some pets may not like the taste, others don't mind. You can add mouthwash liquid to your pet's basin to turn it into a mouthwash solution for your pet to drink with the water. This will help keep your teeth clean. Xiaobai and Nana seldom use this method. For the time being, the two children have a better habit of brushing their teeth. Mouthwash is not necessary for pets who can be trained to brush their teeth.

These are some tips about pet oral care and bad breath removal summarized by Bai Na. We must pay more attention to pet oral hygiene. It may cause many diseases, such as periodontitis, which will seriously affect the quality of life and health of pets. I wish all the children in the world are healthy and safe.