What dental problems are common among dogs?
Most of the dental problems are result of not cleaning dog’s teeth daily. In fact very few dog owners brush their dog’s teeth regularly and some depend on their vet for it.
Common dental ailments in dog are gathering plaque, formation of tarter, irritated gums, gingivitis, other infections, dental fistula etc.
When a dog eats, food particles deposit on tooth, if not cleaned the mineral contents in the food particles can form tartar in course of time. Tartar is a hard deposit that pushes the gum lower and cause irritation, gum infection & finally weaken dog’s teeth.
To maintain oral hygiene of the dog apart from following daily cleaning routine, regular (two to three times a year) dental check-up by a qualified vet is necessary.