{"id":3956,"date":"2021-02-08T09:26:27","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T09:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.co.uk\/?p=3956"},"modified":"2023-08-30T13:02:09","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T13:02:09","slug":"why-is-dog-dental-care-so-important","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/why-is-dog-dental-care-so-important\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is Dog dental care so important?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking after our own teeth is a daily ritual, dutifully performed to avoid dreaded dental pain\u2026 but what about <\/span>dog teeth<\/span>?\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dogs are five times more likely to develop gum disease than humans* as dogs <\/span>have more of an <\/span>alkaline mouth, promoting plaque formation. If left untreated, canine gum disease can cause irreversible damage and pain, which is why <\/span>dog teeth cleaning is so important.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are <\/span>5 reasons<\/b> we need to reconsider the amount of dental care we offer our pets:<\/span><\/p>\n

Preventing tooth loss<\/b><\/h3>\n

When the structures supporting <\/span>dog<\/span> teeth become damaged or infected, the teeth loosen and fall out. Good dog dental care will ensure that those teeth-supporting structures stay healthy and keep the teeth in place. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preventing bad breath<\/b><\/h3>\n

If a whiff of your dog\u2019s breath makes you recoil in horror, it\u2019s time for some good dental care! When your dog has a healthy mouth and healthy dog teeth, bad breath won\u2019t be a problem. The Arm & Hammer Dental Spray is perfect for everyday cleaning and maintenance. Simple and easy to use, there\u2019s no rinsing or brushing required.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preventing oral pain<\/b><\/h3>\n

Dental disease, especially when it\u2019s severe, can be quite painful for dogs. Keeping your dog\u2019s teeth and gums healthy will help prevent oral pain. You can top-up your routine by adding a cap full of Arm & Hammer Dental Water Additive to your dog\u2019s water bowl.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preventing organ damage<\/b><\/h3>\n

Bacteria in the plaque can enter the bloodstream and spread to the heart, kidneys, and liver. This spread of bacteria, called bacteremia, can damage organs and make dogs quite sick. Good oral health will help prevent bacteremia and subsequent organ damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Preventing worsening dental disease<\/b><\/h3>\n

Sadly, 80% of dogs have dental disease by the time they\u2019re 3 years old. However, good dog dental care can prevent dental disease from becoming severe and causing problems throughout the body. Try our Arm & Hammer Dental Kit<\/a>. It\u2019s the perfect starter pack for you and your new dog. The kit contains everything you\u2019ll need to provide great dental care, including a gentle silicone finger brush, which is ideal for introducing <\/span>a dog teeth cleaning routine to your furry friend.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t forget!<\/b> Just because puppies lose their teeth doesn\u2019t mean their gums don\u2019t need care and attention. Check out the <\/span>Arm & Hammer<\/span><\/a> puppy care products too.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sources:\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>*\u00a0<\/span>The Kennel Club<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Arm & Hammer products are available from Jollyes<\/a>, Fetch<\/a>, Amazon and all good pet shops<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Looking after our own teeth is a daily ritual, dutifully performed to avoid dreaded dental pain\u2026 but what about dog teeth?\u00a0\u00a0 Dogs are five times more likely to develop gum disease than humans* as dogs have more of an alkaline mouth, promoting plaque formation. If left untreated, canine gum disease can cause irreversible damage and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6051,"featured_media":3958,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3956","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","family-health-and-hygiene","content-dental-care","content-puppy-dental-care","behaviour-bad-breath","behaviour-dirty-teeth","behaviour-puppy-teeth","behaviour-vet-or-groomer-visits","content-entity"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3956","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6051"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3956"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3956\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18858,"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3956\/revisions\/18858"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3958"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/companyofanimals.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3956"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}