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Caring for your Dog’s Mouth, Teeth and the Digestive System

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It is always a good idea to have some knowledge of what to look for as far as your dogs health is concerned. The mouth and teeth of your dog can give you a lot of clues to things that might be wrong with your dog if he is experiencing problems, regular checking can save you from having problems in the future, it can also save you money on vets bills.

The Mouth and Teeth: Certain breeds of dog are more prone to tooth decay than others, but as a general rule, all dogs should have some kind of oral hygiene routine. There are many ways to keep dogs’ teeth and gums clean and healthy, including a number of toys designed for oral hygiene (check your local pet store for these toys), feeding dry foods and limiting wet food, and regular cleaning. For some dogs, such as Poodles, it is important to brush their teeth on a weekly basis. Special toothbrushes and toothpastes are available at your local pet store.

Trouble Signs: Growths on Lips, Excessive Salivation, Pain when moving the jaw, lips or tongue, Malodorous breath, Inflamed tissue about the teeth, Swollen and/or painful tongue, Inflamed or tender gums, Bleeding gums, Loose teeth.

The Digestive System: The digestive system can be adversely affected by many different ailments and diseases, some of which can be very serious and/or life threatening. If you spot any of the trouble signs below, you should have you dog checked out immediately.

Trouble Signs: Excessive Salivation, Reluctance to eat or drink, Expulsion of white or frothy mucous material from the throat, Pain when swallowing, Coughing, Fever, Vomiting, Tiredness or Listlessness, Constipation, Emaciation, Dehydration, Blood in vomit or stool, Worms or worm eggs in stool, Watery or soft bowel movements, Straining when defecating, Frequent biting at the anal region, Indigestion, Pain when being picked up, Rapid weight loss, Weakness, disorientation or confusion, Trembling, Spasmodic Twitching, and Convulsions.

If you notice these symptoms or anything else you are unsure of you should contact your vet immediately early detection of problems will save your pet more discomfort in the long run.

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