How to Decide if Your Dogs Teeth Needs a Veterinarian Attention

The idea of our dogs teeth needing attention may sound odd, but it is an important part of our pets oral health. Keeping the dog healthy includes regular check ups and providing a pain free mouth so our dogs can chew, eat and even bark (not too much though) with ease. Here are the steps to determine whether your dog may need immediate veterinarian attention for his or her teeth.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. If your dog has continuous bad breath you very well may need to see the veterinarian. This isn't a cliche anymore as many dogs have bad breath because they have bad teeth or a problem tooth. Get an appointment with the veterinarian if your dogs breath gets bad!

2. Pain while chewing bones or food is another indication your dog needs professional help. A dog, while occasionally may bite their tongue, doesn't have pain using their mouth or jaw. Common symptoms of this include whining or avoiding food altogether.

3. A visual inspection is your next step to knowing if your dog need a vet for their teeth. Seriously stained teeth or plaque build up is a cause for a concern and a reason to set up an appointment.

4. Take a close look at your dogs gums. You want to make sure the teeth are not lose and the gums are not red or swollen in any manner. If you find out of the ordinary circumstances, get in touch with your veterinarian immediately.

5. Finally, feel underneath your dogs eyes for swelling. This is a sign of canine teeth problems and you should contact your veterinarian immediately as a tooth could be seriously infected.

Tips & Warnings

• Brush your dogs teeth daily to insure healthy teeth and gums.
• Proper dog chews and bones allow dogs to chew towards their own teeth health.