There are various reasons why a pet owner might end up with a toothless dog. One of the primary reasons is improper canine dental hygiene. Many pet owners do not understand the importance of taking care of a dog's teeth from the puppy stage through adulthood. Once a dog develops problems, it is important to understand how to care for a toothless dog to ensure the best quality of life and optimum health.
Things You'll Need
- Liquid Canine Vitamins Gauze Nutritious Canned Dog Food
Instructions
How to Care for a Toothless Dog
Visit your veterinarian's office for a prescription-strength liquid canine vitamin. A toothless dog will need vitamins that are easy to administer. Liquid vitamins are easiest. Give the liquid vitamins to your dog on a daily basis in accordance with the prescription instructions.
Feed your toothless dog nutritious canned dog food. You can get a recommendation from your local veterinarian's office for which canned food is best for your dog's breed, age, and size.
Massage your dog's gums gently each day. Wrap a small piece of sterile gauze around the tip of your pointer finger. Praise your dog. Lift the dog's upper lip. Gently massage back and forth on the gums with your finger tip. Talk calmly to your dog during the process to make it a pleasant experience for your furry family member. Repeat the process for the lower gums.
Walk and play with your dog on a daily basis. This will increase blood circulation and build up natural immunities through fun exercise. The boost in immunity will help to prevent future gum disease.
Give your dog soft chew toys and encourage chewing. This will help to strengthen the gums and promote blood circulation in the gums to keep them healthy and strong.