30/12/2018
Oral Hygiene and your pom puppy
At-home dental care and taking care of a dog's teeth is one of the most overlooked care tasks. And this is really a shame, because it is also one of the most important.
Here we will go over the vital elements that you should know about.
Why Dental Care is Important
All day, around the clock, plaque is constantly being produced inside a dog's mouth. This is a very sticky film that clings to the teeth.
If it remains on the teeth, it hardens into tartar which is much more difficult to remove.
Both plaque and tartar encase teeth and even travel under the gum line.
Pomeranian with healthy teeth
It eats away at enamel, gradually causing teeth to rot. As the teeth decay, infection can set it. It not only can cause painful oral infections, but also travel up into a dog's sinuses or even lead to sepsis, which is a full-body infection that can be fatal.
To summarize: If you do not take care of your Pomeranian's teeth the lack of care can lead to decay, rot, and infection. And this can lead to loose teeth, and eventual tooth loss. And of course this does not happen without a moderate to severe degree of pain.
