When Tartar Attacks
Why Do We Actually Clean Dogs’ Teeth?
Modern dog breeds have lost their natural self-cleaning ability of the oral cavity through breeding, especially miniature breeds or dogs with shortened muzzles, typically boxers, bichons, or French bulldogs.
On teeth around the gums, layers of dental plaque accumulate, which gradually mineralize until they become tartar. The principle is the same as with inadequate hygiene in humans – if plaque is not regularly removed, gum inflammation or even periodontitis threatens, an inflammation of the tooth’s supporting apparatus that can even result in tooth loss.
How Do You Recognize that your Dog Has a Problem?
Gum inflammation is often accompanied by bad breath, difficulty chewing harder food, and in extreme cases, weight loss or bloody saliva. Also be alert if your dog is less cheerful than usual and avoids their usual toys – the reason may be pain from inflamed gums.
In any case, start with a visit to your veterinarian, who will thoroughly examine the dog and rule out other causes. If gum inflammation is confirmed, they will suggest adequate treatment. If the dog’s teeth are truly neglected, which often happens with dogs brought from shelters where previous owners did not provide adequate care, expect that correction will be demanding in terms of both time and investment.
Due to the need to remove layers of tartar, the dog must be anesthetized, so it is important that you prevent repeated plaque accumulation and its mineralization through subsequent care, thus avoiding repeated treatment under anesthesia.
Teaching an Old Dog New Tricks…
The most important thing is to consistently accustom your dog to the cleaning itself (initially with a piece of gauze or finger brush, then with a special dog toothbrush). The choice of the right product is also crucial. Beware of human toothpastes – these are unsuitable because they contain fluoride and other substances inappropriate for pets. Dogs cannot spit out paste, they lick and swallow it, so veterinary pastes designed specifically for them must be chosen. Excellent are enzymatic veterinary gels Venzymel, which contain proteolytic enzymes. They support mucosal immunity and prevent bacteria from forming unwanted biofilm.
We believe that thanks to the combination of your consistency and enzymatic care, maintaining oral hygiene will be easier for both you and your dog.
Author: Wald Pharmaceuticals Team
How Does VENZYMEL Help?
Veterinary gel VENZYMEL Intensive 120 is a gentle and effective gel suitable for hygiene of sensitive, swollen and bruised gums after veterinary procedures such as tartar removal and up to 14 days immediately after in home care.
Then you can transition to daily care with dental gel VENZYMEL Prevent 35, which helps reduce microbial load, prevents dental plaque accumulation and thereby reduces bad breath.
Non-foaming mucoadhesive VENZYMEL gels are flavorless and thanks to their adhesive components last longer on gums and mucous membranes – this allows enzymes to work for a longer period.
The patented combination of proteolytic enzymes and chlorhexidine antiseptic helps with healing minor injuries, prevents tartar formation and gum inflammation. Proteolytic enzymes accelerate soft tissue healing and significantly enhance the antimicrobial effect of chlorhexidine. Thanks to this, VENZYMEL gels contain
You can apply VENZYMEL gels directly to affected areas and, of course, also use them as toothpaste for mechanical cleaning with a toothbrush.