What should I do if my dog’s teeth are loose?

With what can be connected?

The causes of loose teeth depend on the age of the dog, heredity and injuries. So, the fact that the teeth are loose in puppies is absolutely normal. Puppies are the same children, and, like human babies, their milk teeth change to permanent ones. If one day you find that the puppy’s teeth are loose, then you should not be afraid – this is just one of the stages of growing up a pet. However, the process of changing teeth needs to be controlled. If you see that the permanent teeth have already grown by a third or more, and the milk teeth have not yet fallen out, this is a reason to visit the veterinarian and remove them forcibly. Otherwise, there may be problems with the dog’s bite, and this will lead to rapid wear and loosening of already permanent teeth.

If the teeth are loose in an adult dog, then, without a doubt, the help of a veterinarian is needed, best of all a dentist. The most common causes of dental problems are tartar not cleaned in time, inflammation of the gums, damage to the roots of the teeth and bone tissue. In severe cases, dogs experience severe pain and the teeth have to be removed. Also, trauma or genetic predisposition can lead to loosening and loss of teeth.

How to treat?

If you find that the dog’s mouth smells bad, and the teeth are yellow, dark gray or even greenish, then you need to urgently visit a veterinarian and perform an ultrasonic teeth cleaning procedure. Also, the doctor will prescribe treatment for the gums, which are usually inflamed with strong tartar, and give advice on further care of the dog’s oral cavity and recommendations on nutrition.

How to prevent?

Of course, it is best not to lead to serious problems with your teeth. This requires regular brushing of your teeth. Of course, dogs do not need daily oral care, but at least once a week it builds to clean their teeth. To do this, you can purchase a special brush and paste at the pet store, or brush your teeth with gauze wound around your finger soaked in tooth powder.

It is also worth considering that in order for the teeth to be healthy, snow-white and strong, dogs should not eat only soft food. It is necessary to regularly give the animal to gnaw cartilage, as well as large moss, which the dog will not be able to gnaw into small pieces. You can also buy special cleaning treats for your pet made from veins.

If you notice anxiety symptoms in your dog, the best solution is to contact your veterinarian immediately. A face-to-face visit to the clinic may not be required. You can consult in the Petstory app. You will be able to describe the problem to the doctor and get qualified assistance (the cost of the first consultation is only 199 rubles!).

By asking questions to a specialist, you can exclude the disease, and in addition, you will receive recommendations for further solving this problem. You can download the application from  link.