| Pomeranians have tiny mouths and itty bitty teeth, | | | | To tell if your dog has bad teeth, lift up his lips and |
| but not caring for them properly can cause serious | | | | check his teeth at the gumline - can you see tarter? |
| health problems for your dog.Dental disease in dogs | | | | Are the teeth white or discolored? Does his breath |
| can cause serious health issues as the bacteria from | | | | smell? Are there broken teeth?All of these can |
| infected gums and teeth can "spread" to other parts | | | | indicate the need for better dog tooth care. Your |
| of the body and affect vital organs such as the | | | | veterinarian will probably do a dental check as part of |
| heart, kidneys and intestines. Tarter or dental calculus | | | | they yearly checkup and can advise you as to the |
| starts off soft but can harden on the dogs teeth. | | | | extent of the problem, if any.Providing Better |
| Once hardened, it cannot be brushed away but | | | | Pomeranian Tooth CareBonesChewing on raw bones |
| requires a dental scaling just like you get in the | | | | can be a good way for your dog to remove built up |
| dentist chair! If the teeth are left untreated, the | | | | tarter but Poms have very small mouths and may |
| buildup can cause the gums to become inflamed and | | | | not be able to chew a real bone so you might want |
| can also cause serious infections.Does Your Pom | | | | to try one of the manufactured bones that are |
| Have Bad Teeth?Pomeranians are prone to dental | | | | made specifically for dog dental care. I would advise |
| problems. Buildup of plaque and tooth loss can be | | | | against cooked bones as they can splinter and cause |
| severe and cause problems with their daily routines. | | | | damage to the gums or intestine if swallowed. |