Dog Dental Care Begins as Soon as You Bring your Dog Home.
You are excited about your new four-legged friend and do not intend to underestimate the preparation. You already have quality food, a bed, bowls, and toys. But beware, do you have a plan for how you will care for their teeth?
Only a few dog breeds have retained the self-cleaning ability of their teeth, mostly those breeds that have maintained the original appearance and vitality of their ancestors – wolves. The longer the snout, the easier it is for air and saliva to pass through the mouth, which supports the ability to regulate bacterial infection.
In modern dog breeds, whose skulls have been shortened due to breeding, as well as in dwarf and miniature forms, the self-cleaning function of the oral cavity is far from sufficient. You can recognize them by their shorter snouts and closely spaced teeth. For pets such as toy poodles, dachshunds, bichons, or French bulldogs, the owner must actively engage in prevention.
But our Dog Doesn’t Have any Cavities!
Unlike us humans, dogs are more prone to gum inflammation than tooth decay, and in more severe cases, to periodontitis, commonly known as periodontal disease, which is an inflammation of the tooth’s supporting structures. Inflammation does not appear on its own; it is usually preceded by untreated dental plaque deposits, which due to mineralization, progress to layers of tartar.
So – how and when to Start?
Ideally, right from puppyhood, when the dog is most adaptable and can more easily get used to handling in the mouth. You usually take over the dog from the owner when they are about 2 months old. At that time, they already have temporary teeth – those sharp needles that leave such beautiful marks on your hands.
Start with play and reward each success with praise and a treat, preferably a harder one, which helps the dog rub off some of the plaque while chewing. Gradually extend the cleaning time each time and use effective veterinary products.
Where to Find Veterinary Products for Dental Care?
Human toothpastes are completely unsuitable for dogs because they contain ingredients that are inappropriate or even harmful to dogs. Veterinary dentists recommend special enzymatic products. The fewer ingredients, the better. Such a low-ingredient product includes Venzymel veterinary gels, which can be used as toothpaste for cleaning teeth or as a gel for treating problematic gums. These practical 2-in-1 products aid in healing thanks to a patented blend based on proteolytic enzymes and also have antimicrobial effects – reducing microbial load and thus minimizing mouth odor.
Author: Wald Pharmaceuticals Team
How Does VENZYMEL Help?
Daily care with the gel VENZYMEL Prevent 35 helps reduce microbial load, prevents dental plaque buildup, and thus decreases mouth odor. You can use it as toothpaste for cleaning your dog’s teeth.
After a veterinary procedure in the animal’s oral cavity or after tartar removal, and then in home care, you can use VENZYMEL Intensive 120.
Non-foaming mucoadhesive VENZYMEL gels are flavorless and, thanks to the content of adhesive components, last longer on gums and mucous membranes – allowing enzymes to act for a longer period.
You can apply VENZYMEL gels directly to affected areas and, of course, also use them as toothpaste for mechanical cleaning with a toothbrush.