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Schnauzer Dog Teeth & Dental Care

Brushing Canine Teeth: Not Just for Fresh Breath

Safely removes plaque & tartarJust like our teeth, dog teeth need regular dental cleanings to remove plaque and tartar build-up. Neglecting to do so can lead to several dental problems for your Miniature Schnauzer including the gum disease gingivitis, tooth decay, and tooth loss.

If left untreated, gingivitis will develop into periodontal disease. Your Miniature Schnauzer's gums will begin to break down increasing the risk of bacteria entering your Miniature Schnauzer's bloodstream.

Once bacteria enters the bloodstream, your Miniature Schnauzer's immune system is compromised and this could lead to diseases of your Miniature Schnauzer's vital organs.

Studies have shown that dogs with poor dental health are more likely to suffer with heart disease, liver disease, and kidney diseases.

AND research from the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) has found that 80% of dogs develop periodontal disease by the age of three!

So you need to be diligent about proper dental care for your Miniature Schnauzer.

In fact, brushing your Schnauzer's teeth is one of the most important things you can do to extend his life.

dog teeth tip: Start brushing your Miniature Schnauzer's teeth daily, RIGHT AWAY! As a pup! Brushing your Schnauzer's teeth daily will help stimulate his gum lines while helping him become comfortable to a routine of dog teeth cleanings.

Periodontal Disease & Gingivitis in Dogs

Periodontal Disease can seriously undermine your Miniature Schnauzer's health. Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection that destroys the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the dog teeth in the mouth. If left untreated, it can lead to tooth loss for your Miniature Schnauzer as well as affect your Schnauzer's kidney, heart, liver, and nervous system. The main cause of periodontal disease is bacterial plaque, a sticky, colorless film that constantly forms on teeth.

Gingivitis appears as red inflammation of the gums caused by the plaque build up on the tooth's surface and beneath the gum tissue. Plaque is a sticky coating that is made up of bacteria, acid, food, and saliva. It is constantly forming on the surface of the teeth. As plaque hardens, it forms a substance called calculus on the teeth.

Plaque forms every 6 hours and the only effective way of removing it (other than professional treatment) is by brushing your dogs teeth. So you need to brush your Schnauzer's teeth every day!

Symptoms of Periodontal Disease In the early stages it might be difficult to recognize the signs, as the changes are subtle. The first sign most owners will recognize is bad dog breath. Your Schnauzer should not have bad dog breath. It is not a normal condition and a telltale sign that your Schnauzer is needing better dental care. Other signs of periodontal disease may include your Schnauzer avoiding kibble, not chewing on once loved bully sticks, or picking up their favorite toy. Their gums may bleed and your Schnauzer may begin to drool a lot. Even their energy level will start to decline as the bacteria starts to affect vital organs.

This is serious stuff people. So serious, that if left untreated major organ failure can occur leading to the premature death of your Miniature Schnauzer!

Providing daily dental care to your dog, will also alert you to subtle changes in you Miniature Schnauzer's mouth so you may bring them to the attention of your veterinarian. You must stop periodontal disease before irreversible damage occurs, so brush your Schnauzer's teeth daily!

Your Miniature Schnauzer will lose his baby puppy teeth around 4 to 6 months of age. At that time the adult dog teeth or permanent teeth replace them. Your Miniature Schnauzer has 20 teeth in the upper jaw and 22 in the lower jaw for a total of 42 dog teeth.

Brushing your Miniature Schnauzer's teeth only takes about a minute a day and the pay off is huge! Click here to get step by step instructions on