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Dental Care for the Pug Dog
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There is no doubt about it: dental care is 100% important to the health of your Pug dog. However, this is not at the top of the list for many dog owners.
Why? Becuase there are a lot of myths and a lot of false information about Pug dog dental care and the needs of the dog.
Let's separate fact from fiction.
For the sake of your Pug dog's health, let's learn how to care for your Pug dog's teeth.
There is no doubt about it: dental care is 100% important to the health of your Pug dog. However, this is not at the top of the list for many dog owners.
Why? Becuase there are a lot of myths and a lot of false information about Pug dog dental care and the needs of the dog.
Let's separate fact from fiction.
For the sake of your Pug dog's health, let's learn how to care for your Pug dog's teeth.
A Pug dog with healthy, clean teeth is a happy, smiling Pug dog!
What Will Happen if I Don't Clean my Pug Dog's teeth?
A lot will happen. Teeth will quickly build up with tarter and plague. That will then start to erode the teeth. As the teeth become weaken, infection will set in. Infections, if not treated can spread throughout the dog's entire body. This is a serious canine issue and cannot be ignored.
But, Won't my Pug Clean His Teeth by Chewing on Bones & Toys?
No. Raw hide and chewing toys will only clean some of the plague and tarter from your Pug dog's teeth. Dental cleaning are necessary to avoid serious health issues and your dog having to endure a lot of pain.
Do I Actually Have to Brush the Teeth?
It is best if you can brush your dog's teeth. The alternative is to use dog dental wipes. Wipes should be the option if training your dog to let you brush their teeth absolutely does not work, after giving this much effort.
Do I Have to Brush My Dog's Teeth 3 Time a Day?
No. How often do you have to brush your Pug dog's teeth. Thankfully, 1 good brushing a day will be enough to keep away health problems. This once per day teeth cleaning should be a normal part of your dog's day. Just as your dog expects to be taken for walks, fed, played with, given toys...also your dog should expect to have his teeth brushed.
How Do I Train My Pug to Let Me Brush His Teeth?
Unless you are one of those lucky owners who have a dog who justs lets you do what you please...you will need to train your dog to get used to this.
How do you brush your Pug dog' s teeth if your dog runs from the dog tooth brush? You can begin by training your dog to get used to having something in his mouth (other than food and toys!)
1. Start by taking a week to rub your dog's teeth each day. Spend about 5 minutes per day. Do this in a relaxed setting. Try to touch all of the teeth. Praise your dog with very happy words if he sits still and lets you do this.
2. Once your Pug has gotten used to you touching inside his mouth, work your way up to a dog finger tooth brush. This is a dog tooth brush that fits over your finger. One the first few days, do not apply paste. Then, for a week or so, apply some paste to allow your Pug dog to get used to both the finger brush and the paste.
3. Now, try to switch over to using a high quality dog tooth brush. Do not back down right away. Order your dog to sit . Offer praise or a small treat if your dog sits still. Only if your dog runs as if the house is on fire...should you then go back to the dog tooth finger brush or dog dental wipes, which will work to remove plague and tarter.
Can I Use My Toothpaste?
No. it is very important that a dog does not swallow human toothpaste. Please purchase dog tooth paste. These often come in pleasant flavors and are safe for your Pug...he will swallow it.
Does My Dog Need to Rinse?
Ideally, it would be great if a dog could be trained to swish around water and spit it out. Unfortunately, we have yet to meet a dog who could do this. This is why using a good quality dog toothpaste is so important.
If I Brush My Dog's Teeth Every day, Does he Still Need the Dentist?
Yes. Even if you follow these important dog dental guidelines, it is also important to have your Pug dog has professional dog dental care, 1 time per year. Why? Because all of that scrubbing that you do will help to prevent many health issues. But only your vet has the equipment to perform a very thorough cleaning to remove elements that you (or owner) can not. X-rays will be taken as well. If there are any health issues going on, the veterinarian can catch these early before they develop into something very serious.
A lot will happen. Teeth will quickly build up with tarter and plague. That will then start to erode the teeth. As the teeth become weaken, infection will set in. Infections, if not treated can spread throughout the dog's entire body. This is a serious canine issue and cannot be ignored.
But, Won't my Pug Clean His Teeth by Chewing on Bones & Toys?
No. Raw hide and chewing toys will only clean some of the plague and tarter from your Pug dog's teeth. Dental cleaning are necessary to avoid serious health issues and your dog having to endure a lot of pain.
Do I Actually Have to Brush the Teeth?
It is best if you can brush your dog's teeth. The alternative is to use dog dental wipes. Wipes should be the option if training your dog to let you brush their teeth absolutely does not work, after giving this much effort.
Do I Have to Brush My Dog's Teeth 3 Time a Day?
No. How often do you have to brush your Pug dog's teeth. Thankfully, 1 good brushing a day will be enough to keep away health problems. This once per day teeth cleaning should be a normal part of your dog's day. Just as your dog expects to be taken for walks, fed, played with, given toys...also your dog should expect to have his teeth brushed.
How Do I Train My Pug to Let Me Brush His Teeth?
Unless you are one of those lucky owners who have a dog who justs lets you do what you please...you will need to train your dog to get used to this.
How do you brush your Pug dog' s teeth if your dog runs from the dog tooth brush? You can begin by training your dog to get used to having something in his mouth (other than food and toys!)
1. Start by taking a week to rub your dog's teeth each day. Spend about 5 minutes per day. Do this in a relaxed setting. Try to touch all of the teeth. Praise your dog with very happy words if he sits still and lets you do this.
2. Once your Pug has gotten used to you touching inside his mouth, work your way up to a dog finger tooth brush. This is a dog tooth brush that fits over your finger. One the first few days, do not apply paste. Then, for a week or so, apply some paste to allow your Pug dog to get used to both the finger brush and the paste.
3. Now, try to switch over to using a high quality dog tooth brush. Do not back down right away. Order your dog to sit . Offer praise or a small treat if your dog sits still. Only if your dog runs as if the house is on fire...should you then go back to the dog tooth finger brush or dog dental wipes, which will work to remove plague and tarter.
Can I Use My Toothpaste?
No. it is very important that a dog does not swallow human toothpaste. Please purchase dog tooth paste. These often come in pleasant flavors and are safe for your Pug...he will swallow it.
Does My Dog Need to Rinse?
Ideally, it would be great if a dog could be trained to swish around water and spit it out. Unfortunately, we have yet to meet a dog who could do this. This is why using a good quality dog toothpaste is so important.
If I Brush My Dog's Teeth Every day, Does he Still Need the Dentist?
Yes. Even if you follow these important dog dental guidelines, it is also important to have your Pug dog has professional dog dental care, 1 time per year. Why? Because all of that scrubbing that you do will help to prevent many health issues. But only your vet has the equipment to perform a very thorough cleaning to remove elements that you (or owner) can not. X-rays will be taken as well. If there are any health issues going on, the veterinarian can catch these early before they develop into something very serious.
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