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Pomeranian Dental Care
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Dental care is very important for your Pomeranian. Sadly, many owners still believe the false saying that a dog cleans its teeth while chewing on bones, toys & more.
This is not true. A dog needs to have their teeth clean.
If you only remember one aspect of health for your Pom, it should be brush the teeth, brush the teeth, brush the teeth!
Learn when to clean your Pom's teeth, when to clean them, what to do is your dog resists, when professional care is needed and the do's & don't of doggie dental care.
Dental care is very important for your Pomeranian. Sadly, many owners still believe the false saying that a dog cleans its teeth while chewing on bones, toys & more.
This is not true. A dog needs to have their teeth clean.
If you only remember one aspect of health for your Pom, it should be brush the teeth, brush the teeth, brush the teeth!
Learn when to clean your Pom's teeth, when to clean them, what to do is your dog resists, when professional care is needed and the do's & don't of doggie dental care.
A Pomeranian with healthy teeth is a happy Pom!
When Do I Start Brushing my Pom's Teeth?
Right away! From the time a puppy is 8 weeks old, daily dental cleanings should be done. Your Pom is like a child. When you have a young child, you will always be saying, "Brush your teeth before you go!", "Did you brush your teeth?" "Don't forget to brush!". This is done because we know that keeping our teeth clean is very important.
This is exactly true for your dog. The only difference is that your dog cannot brush his own teeth. Your Pomeranian depends on you to know when to clean his teeth and to take care of this very serious daily grooming need.
Training Your Pomeranian
If you make dental care a normal part of your dog's day, your Pom will become very used to this and their day would not feel complete without it. Dogs like routine. Dogs feel happy and comfortable when they can depend on how their day going to go and what they can expect each day.
Just as your Pomeranian expects walks, exercise, feedings, baths, play time and brushing...your dog will get used to having their teeth cleaned.
You can take this in steps and work your way up to the point where you dog happily sits while you brush away on their teeth. The process of training your dog to behave nicely while you brush their teeth should take about 4 to 6 weeks.
1. Begin by sitting down with your dog and running your finger over your dog's teeth. If your dog resists, try again. Do not every give up on trying to provide dental care for your Pom! Take about 5 minutes per day to get your dog used to having his teeth touched.
2. After several weeks, your dog should now be ready for you to take a dog finger tooth brush to his teeth. This is a dog tooth brush that fits over your finger and allows you to clean them without yet taking the step of using a dog tooth brush. For the 1st week, do not use dog toothpaste. For the 2nd week, put a dollop of dog toothpaste on the finger brush. Add a bit more each day to slowly allow your dog to get used to the taste and feeling of the paste. It is very important to never, ever use your tooth paste on your Pomeranian. There is a huge difference between your toothpaste and dog toothpaste. If your dog swallows the dog toothpaste, which he will, he will be just fine.
3. After 3 or 4 weeks, you will then switch over to a dog tooth brush in conjunction with dog toothpaste. Your dog may resist the brush. Do not give up right away. If your dog allows you to use the brush, even for a minute...praise your dog with happy words and show your Pom how proud you are. Most dogs will put up with the brushing in order to receive lots of praise from their owner.
4. If your dog absolutely refuses to let you brush their teeth with a finger brush or a dog tooth brush, only then should you use dog dental wipes. Dog dental wipes will clean your dog's teeth, but should be used as a 2nd option. These can also be used alongside brushings; for example you can brush each night and use a dog dental wipe each morning.
5. You must brush your Pomeranian's teeth every day if you want to keep your dog healthy. Never believe that a dog's teeth will stay clean by chewing on bones, treats, toys or other. While some treats such as raw hide will clean a dog's teeth to a certain degree...it is not enough.
6. Not only must an owner brush their Pom's teeth each day, professional cleaning must be provided 1 time per year. Only the veterinarian can perform cleanings that will remove plague and tarter that daily brushings cannot. It is very rare for a dog to get a cavity; but dogs have other serious teeth problems. For this reason, the vet must perform a yearly dental exam on your dog to check for any issues.
Some dogs, who do not receive dental care, fall victim to the lack of care! Bacteria in an abscess tooth can enter the dog's bloodstream; sometimes by the time this is caught, it is too late.
Red Flag Signs of Serious Issues
The most serious problems that dogs have with their teeth, is getting an abscessed tooth. Dogs can also develop sores, infections on the gums. Teeth can also grow crooked, some will poke right through the dog's cheek if not checked!
Take your Pomeranian to the vet if you notice any of the following:
Never think that "a dog's teeth will take care of themselves". It is a myth that a dog will clean its teeth by chewing on things; this only cleans teeth a bit...not enough! To keep your dog healthy, one must understand all dental issues. To see how you can have 357 pages of combined Pom knowledge regarding happiness & health, click here !
Right away! From the time a puppy is 8 weeks old, daily dental cleanings should be done. Your Pom is like a child. When you have a young child, you will always be saying, "Brush your teeth before you go!", "Did you brush your teeth?" "Don't forget to brush!". This is done because we know that keeping our teeth clean is very important.
This is exactly true for your dog. The only difference is that your dog cannot brush his own teeth. Your Pomeranian depends on you to know when to clean his teeth and to take care of this very serious daily grooming need.
Training Your Pomeranian
If you make dental care a normal part of your dog's day, your Pom will become very used to this and their day would not feel complete without it. Dogs like routine. Dogs feel happy and comfortable when they can depend on how their day going to go and what they can expect each day.
Just as your Pomeranian expects walks, exercise, feedings, baths, play time and brushing...your dog will get used to having their teeth cleaned.
You can take this in steps and work your way up to the point where you dog happily sits while you brush away on their teeth. The process of training your dog to behave nicely while you brush their teeth should take about 4 to 6 weeks.
1. Begin by sitting down with your dog and running your finger over your dog's teeth. If your dog resists, try again. Do not every give up on trying to provide dental care for your Pom! Take about 5 minutes per day to get your dog used to having his teeth touched.
2. After several weeks, your dog should now be ready for you to take a dog finger tooth brush to his teeth. This is a dog tooth brush that fits over your finger and allows you to clean them without yet taking the step of using a dog tooth brush. For the 1st week, do not use dog toothpaste. For the 2nd week, put a dollop of dog toothpaste on the finger brush. Add a bit more each day to slowly allow your dog to get used to the taste and feeling of the paste. It is very important to never, ever use your tooth paste on your Pomeranian. There is a huge difference between your toothpaste and dog toothpaste. If your dog swallows the dog toothpaste, which he will, he will be just fine.
3. After 3 or 4 weeks, you will then switch over to a dog tooth brush in conjunction with dog toothpaste. Your dog may resist the brush. Do not give up right away. If your dog allows you to use the brush, even for a minute...praise your dog with happy words and show your Pom how proud you are. Most dogs will put up with the brushing in order to receive lots of praise from their owner.
4. If your dog absolutely refuses to let you brush their teeth with a finger brush or a dog tooth brush, only then should you use dog dental wipes. Dog dental wipes will clean your dog's teeth, but should be used as a 2nd option. These can also be used alongside brushings; for example you can brush each night and use a dog dental wipe each morning.
5. You must brush your Pomeranian's teeth every day if you want to keep your dog healthy. Never believe that a dog's teeth will stay clean by chewing on bones, treats, toys or other. While some treats such as raw hide will clean a dog's teeth to a certain degree...it is not enough.
6. Not only must an owner brush their Pom's teeth each day, professional cleaning must be provided 1 time per year. Only the veterinarian can perform cleanings that will remove plague and tarter that daily brushings cannot. It is very rare for a dog to get a cavity; but dogs have other serious teeth problems. For this reason, the vet must perform a yearly dental exam on your dog to check for any issues.
Some dogs, who do not receive dental care, fall victim to the lack of care! Bacteria in an abscess tooth can enter the dog's bloodstream; sometimes by the time this is caught, it is too late.
Red Flag Signs of Serious Issues
The most serious problems that dogs have with their teeth, is getting an abscessed tooth. Dogs can also develop sores, infections on the gums. Teeth can also grow crooked, some will poke right through the dog's cheek if not checked!
Take your Pomeranian to the vet if you notice any of the following:
- Red gums
- Swollen gums
- Bleeding in the mouth
- Teeth that appear to be growing crooked
- Your dog seem to be in pain when eating
- Extreme bad breath
- A cracked tooth
Never think that "a dog's teeth will take care of themselves". It is a myth that a dog will clean its teeth by chewing on things; this only cleans teeth a bit...not enough! To keep your dog healthy, one must understand all dental issues. To see how you can have 357 pages of combined Pom knowledge regarding happiness & health, click here !
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