Dog Guide

• • Dental Care
  • Finding a lost pet
  • Get in tune with your dog
  • Getting into good habits
  • Health issues in older dogs
  • Leader of the pack
  • Neutering in dogs - the facts
  • Walkies
  • Cope with seperation

Dental care
Avoid potential problems by maintaining a healthy oral regime and take out a pet insurance policy to protect you should the worst occur.

Teeth
Adult dogs have 42 teeth, which they keep clean naturally by chewing bones. But as most dogs in the UK eat pre-prepared non-abrasive foods they need some help. Add crunchy biscuits to their diet or provide dental chews.

Regular checks and brushing
Regular brushing with a soft human toothbrush or a special canine one should prevent most potential problems. Use circular gentle motions with canine toothpaste and avoid scrubbing hard. Check you dog's mouth at least once a week. Look out for signs of inflammation, redness, chipping of teeth or build up of plaque. Take him to the vets if you spot any of these symptoms. In the worst cases the vet can perform a scale and polish under general anesthetic.