Golden Retriever Calculus Removal Plan

1. Brushing teeth

Although the results are slow, this is the fundamental method!
Related links: How to brush your dog’s teeth. Please pay attention to your dog’s oral hygiene

2. Teeth cleaning

Put the golden retriever under general anesthesia, and then perform ultrasonic teeth cleaning. The price is generally 200- 500, the price will vary in different regions. The recommended method of anesthesia is respiratory anesthesia (gas evaporates into the dog’s respiratory tract, producing an anesthetic effect). Some dogs with weak constitution cannot receive anesthesia, so it is not recommended for such dogs to have their teeth cleaned.

3. Use special medicine to brush your teeth

This is a sticky professional dental ointment, which is generally available in pet hospitals and the price is relatively high. You can stick a little bit on a long and slender tool, insert it deep into the golden retriever's mouth, and apply it to the calculus area. The effect was obvious in the first few days. This is best done by professionals.

4. Eat dry dog ​​food

If you eat wet or soaked dog food for a long time, the golden retriever’s teeth will not be effectively rubbed, and it is easy for dog food residue to remain on the teeth. So try to eat as much dry dog ​​food as possible, and get some teething sticks, beef bones, etc. for it to chew on!

What is golden retriever dental calculus?

Dog dental calculus is a hard lump of foreign matter attached to the teeth, such as rust in a kettle, also commonly known as tooth rust. It is mainly composed of inorganic salts (calcium phosphate, magnesium phosphate, calcium carbonate, etc.) and organic matter (protein, fat, shed epithelial cells, white blood cells, microorganisms, food residues, etc.). It is more common in middle-aged and elderly golden retrievers, and is more common in golden retrievers that only eat soft food.
The newly formed dental calculus is soft and can be removed by brushing your teeth. But over time, it will slowly calcify (another chemical reaction), and it will be difficult to remove it with ordinary brushing!

Hazards of golden retriever dental calculus

1: Causes gum inflammation.

Inflamed teeth manifest as red and swollen gums, bad breath in dogs and other problems.

2: Severe periodontitis can lead to death

Dogs suffering from periodontitis salivate a lot, and the saliva is rancid and often mixed with blood. The mouth is sensitive, so be careful when eating and chew slowly. Oral examination shows that the diseased teeth are loose, and there is often a small amount of pus in the periodontal period. When the gums are squeezed, thick juice or blood can flow out. The mouth and exhaled air have a rancid smell.

The roots of Golden Retriever’s teeth are located near the nose and eyes. Once suppuration occurs, pus may flow from the nose and eyes. Bacteria that cause periodontal disease may enter the Golden Retriever’s body along with the blood, causing infection. Systemic illness and even death.

3. Seriously affects the dog’s appearance.