Knowing how to take care of your dog is important. To help you, we’ve put together lots of information on everything from grooming and paw care to tips on looking after your dog's teeth.
Looking after your puppy or dog’s teeth
Just like us, dogs can suffer from gum disease, plaque and tartar. A good supply of soft chew toys will help keep your puppy’s gums and teeth clean. (Hard chew toys aren’t recommended until around ten months, when the roots for his permanent teeth will be fully developed.)
Bones can damage a dog’s teeth, or splinter and end up causing internal damage. But calcium-enriched Pedigree Puppy Tubos are an excellent alternative for puppies. Their shape and texture is specially designed to keep your puppy’s teeth and gums in good condition. Plus they’re also tasty, so they’re handy for rewarding good behaviour.
From around six months, you can help prevent teeth and gum problems by introducing Pedigree DentaStix. Clinically proven to reduce tartar build-up by up to 80%, they can help make teeth cleaning an everyday treat rather than a chore.
Pedigree DentaStix come in different sizes for different sizes of dog (Toy, Small, Medium and Large) and they’re available in both 7-stick weekly packs and 28-stick packs.
Find out more about Pedigree DentaStix and Pedigree Denta Rask>
When will my puppy lose their puppy teeth?
Adult teeth replace milk, or deciduous, teeth at around four to six months. Your puppy may experience a bit of soreness at this point, and you'll probably notice them chewing more. If any milk teeth don’t appear to be falling out, speak to your vet and they can remove them.
Should I brush my puppy’s teeth?
A puppy’s mouth will generally be free from tartar, gum infections and bad breath.
Pedigree Denta Rask and Pedigree DentaStix can prevent oral hygiene problems in puppies by helping to maintain healthy teeth and gums. Both treats have a unique shape and texture designed to gently, but effectively, remove dental deposits from your puppy’s teeth.
Feeding a dry diet can also help to keep your puppy’s teeth healthy - the abrasive action of dry food helps to reduce the build up of plaque.
