What should I do if my Tibetan Terrier has dental calculus? Dental calculus is not an oral disease that only humans suffer from. So the following editor will share with you the prevention and treatment of dental calculus in Tibetan Terriers.

Tibetan Terrier dental calculus prevention and treatment methods:

In recent years, the number of Tibetan Terriers suffering from dental calculus and periodontitis has increased year by year. So how to prevent Tibetan Terriers from suffering from dental calculus? Generally speaking, Tibetan Terriers with symptoms such as dental plaque and drooling may suffer from dental calculus. There is dental calculus, and in severe cases, it can even cause bacterial infection and be life-threatening.

1. Insist on eating special dog food and do not let Tibetan Terriers eat anything that is too soft

The most basic reason why the Tibetan Terrier will suffer from dental calculus is due to dietary problems. If the Tibetan Terrier eats too soft food for a long time, the food residue will easily accumulate in the gaps between the teeth, which will lead to dental calculus over time. . Therefore, it is recommended that owners give Tibetan Terriers more food that can grind their teeth, or toys to clean their teeth.

For daily diet, it is best to feed professional dog food, because hard food can clean teeth while being eaten. In addition, those canned dog food, soft dog food or too soft food should not be eaten frequently. If fed, firstly, it will easily affect the dental health, and secondly, it will not be conducive to the development of the Tibetan Terrier’s teeth. Also, you can feed the Tibetan Terrier more bones and use chewing gum, which can increase the friction between the teeth and prevent tartar.

2. Don’t always feed things with a lot of sugar

Try to reduce or do not feed foods with high sugar content. If your Tibetan Terrier eats foods with high sugar content, you must remember to rinse your mouth, preferably brush your teeth, because the formation of dental calculus is related to saliva, and the more saliva you have, the more likely it is. The less you eat, the easier it is to form tartar, so be sure to drink more water after eating sugary foods.

　3. Pay attention to prevention and brushing your teeth

It is also very simple to prevent dental disease in Tibetan Terriers. Once discovered, you can take them to the hospital immediately for teeth cleaning. In addition, it is recommended that parents develop a good habit of brushing teeth in Tibetan Terriers.