Introduction

Oral diseases mainly include inflammation of the oral mucosa, tearing and ulcers of the tongue, bleeding and swelling of the teeth, gingivitis, periodontitis, alveolar abscess and other diseases. .And the occurrence of these diseases is largely related to the owner's inattentiveness to pets's oral hygiene and improper daily care methods.

According to statistics, more than 80% of pets have oral diseases, but animals cannot speak, so when they are found, are very strict It's heavy. When the oral cavity is seriously inflamed, it often causes discomfort and pain. In addition to malnutrition due to difficulty in eating, germs may spread to other vital organs in the body through the wounds of the oral cavity along with the blood, which may lead to fatal diseases.

Bad breath, brown or yellow tartar near the gums, bleeding gums when chewing food, swollen, painful gums, teeth Looseness, abnormal increase in saliva, loss of appetite, listlessness, etc.

dog : It should start when the dog is 6 months old, and brush its teeth 2-3 times a week. At the beginning dog will definitely resist, but if you insist on doing it, it will develop a better habit. Method: first take a gauze strip dipped in a little normal saline and wrap it around the index finger, wipe the gums and the gaps between the teeth in sequence, and the movements should be light to avoid damage to the gums; after the dog gets used to it, then dip a little pet toothpaste to brush its teeth, this toothpaste No need to rinse, let it dry on its own. The above operation can last for 2 weeks. After the dog is fully used to it, brush its teeth with a special toothbrush for dogs. After long-term adherence, the ideal nursing effect can be obtained.

Cats: Cats have different problems than dogs because most cats don't allow others to brush their teeth. Method: Before brushing your cat's teeth, prepare the tools you need. For example, pet cats toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc. Of course, when training cats to brush their teeth for the first time, parents can choose to use soft cotton gauze and dip an appropriate amount of saline to help cats brush their teeth.

a. Breath freshener, chewable tablet: It can improve the oral odor of animals and reduce the adhesion of dental plaque. Mouthwash for pets: Spray directly on teeth, or mix into drinking water.

b. Diet/Pet Food: Dry foods are best for their teeth as dry foods have an abrasive action that helps remove plaque from the crown and dry foods are not soggy Canned food can be easily stuffed and pushed into the gap between the gums.

c. Gum exercise: chewing on bones can cause gastrointestinal problems in pets, and chewing on bones or anything harder than teeth can damage or break teeth in dogs and cats. Teeth appearing pink, purple, gray or tan are all signs of dying or dead. Allow animals to chew on toys, biscuits, artificial bones, knotted rope, etc., to provide the gums with the opportunity to exercise and friction, which helps to exercise the gums and remove plaque from the crowns.

a. For severe periodontitis, it takes a period of oral treatment before you can brush your teeth.

b. In the first three days after cleaning, the gums have not been repaired, so it is not suitable for brushing.

a. The dog should start from the age of 6 months and brush his teeth 2-3 times a week. At the beginning, the dog will definitely resist. , but if you insist on doing it, you will develop a better habit.

b. Don't give your dog too much sweets to avoid tooth decay. It can be fed all kinds of bone bites or toys, which can not only exercise the bite force of the dog's teeth, but also play a role in cleaning tartar and tartar.

c. Often add some B vitamins to reduce the incidence.

d. Elderly dogs, such as more dental calculus, can regularly go to the hospital for dental cleaning care.

e. If oral ulcers, red and swollen gums, etc. occur, use warm saline to clean the disease and rub iodine glycerin or antibiotics. If the disease is serious, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.

As the saying goes, disease comes from the mouth, and animals are no exception. For the health of pets, we must plan and regularly provide pets with regular care and health care, which can effectively avoid and prevent the occurrence of pet oral diseases.