It is normal for dogs to have various problems in their bodies after they enter old age. It all depends on whether the owner can detect and treat them as soon as possible.

An owner discovered that his 13-year-old Pomeranian Dududu started drooling constantly when he went to bed at night. When he woke up, there was a dark circle on his mouth and there was a strange smell. The owner thought there was something unclean stuck on it, but when he helped Dududu scrub it, he screamed in pain and kept trying to break free. He didn't care at first, thinking it was because the old dog couldn't help but start leaking saliva after losing its teeth. But after taking the dog to see the doctor, I realized that things were not easy!

After examination, the doctor showed that the thing on Dudu's mouth was not something dirty, but just melanoma. A small piece had to be cut out to determine whether it was a cancer or a tumor. If it is an adult dog under 8 years old, the doctor recommends surgery. But Dudududu is already a 13-year-old dog, and surgery requiring general anesthesia is very risky. In the most serious case, the entire lower jaw may need to be removed. After considering it, the family members still let Dudududu spend his last days happily. Fortunately, Dududu's condition is not very serious, he is in good spirits and can eat well. Now the main thing is to relieve the symptoms through medication and injections.

As dogs get older, oral problems are inevitable

It seems to be normal. However, in addition to losing teeth, many old dogs also have other more serious dental diseases. For example, periodontitis, dental calculus, gum inflammation, etc., and more serious problems include various cancers. Some dogs even develop other symptoms due to oral problems: heart valve infection, sepsis, liver cysts, etc. Although everyone pays attention to their own dental health, they always feel that they ignore the sharp teeth of dogs.

As the saying goes: "Good teeth, good appetite, delicious food." For dogs with serious oral problems, this is all a luxury. Even if you prepare delicious snacks for your dog, it will not have an appetite.

Dental problems inside the dog’s mouth do not occur in one day. Many of them are caused by years of neglect and have accumulated into today’s problems. It's actually very simple to prevent oral problems in dogs, if the owner is willing to persevere.

How to prevent dog dental problems? Are dogs not allowed to have bad teeth and develop malignant tumors?

The most comprehensive way to protect your dog’s teeth is to prevent tooth problems: dental cleaning + brushing, and go to the hospital for teeth cleaning every six months or a year!

Brushing your teeth is the best way to prevent oral problems inside the mouth. Brushing your teeth can effectively prevent the accumulation of plaque bacteria. It is best to start letting your dog get used to brushing his teeth when he is a puppy, so that he will not resist it when he grows up. Take your time step by step. At first, apply whitening toothpaste on a soft-bristled toothbrush, but don’t brush it. Let your dog take it in his mouth and get used to it. After the dog does not conflict for a period of time, you can brush it slowly, but the time does not need to be too long. Gradually increase the time you spend brushing your dog’s teeth in the future. After every brushing, remember to reward your dog with snacks to make him obsessed with brushing.

Teething biscuits are very good tooth cleaning auxiliary software. During the chewing process, the dog can clean the food residue between the teeth, which has a certain effect of cleaning the inside of the mouth. But don’t think that giving teething biscuits means you don’t have to brush your dog’s teeth!

Cleaning teeth on a regular basis is also the most effective way to completely clean up your dog’s oral health. You should ask your doctor about this part first, as some dogs may not be suitable for teeth cleaning.