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Protect your puppy’s pearly whites
Dental health is a fundamental part of your furry best friend’s future. Your puppy has 28 teeth in his mouth and each of these teeth is vitally important to his daily activities and overall health. As with your own teeth, neglected puppy teeth can collect plaque and tartar that can lead to periodontal disease and even tooth loss. A fact that becomes even more important when those 28 puppy teeth are replaced with 42 permanent adult teeth. However, if you start training your puppy now, you can teach him or her to tolerate (and even like) tooth brushing as a puppy and as an adult. Brush up on your toothbrush…
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The top 5 tips for teething puppies
Teething is a tricky time. Here’s how to keep puppies properly occupied—and out of the shoe closet! Offer frozen mini bagels, plain or fruit variety, not onion. Allowing your puppy to chew, and eventually consume, the bagels helps to numb his gums, easing discomfort. The denseness of the bagel may actually help to remove loose baby teeth. Cold carrots may help relieve discomfort—and they offer vitamins and minerals. Just don’t offer more than one whole carrot a day, because of its high fiber content. Try frozen fruit, such as strawberries or bits of banana. The “cold pack” may help relieve oral discomfort and the fruit is edible. Watch out though……