PET42 guide
A practical dental check guide for dogs
Regular mouth checks and positive handling training help reveal dental problems early and make veterinary examinations easier.
Why regular check-ups and medical training are so important
Dental health plays a central role in your dog's well-being. Dental problems often go unnoticed for a long time because dogs compensate well for pain in their mouths. This makes it all the more important to take a regular look at your dog’s teeth and gums - ideally in everyday life.
What you should pay attention to
During a quick dental check at home you can observe the following points:
The earlier abnormalities are detected, the easier it is to avoid major interventions.
- Discolouration or plaque on the teeth
- Red or swollen gums
- Bad breath
- Bleeding gums
- Changed eating behaviour or chewing on one side
Medical training – the basis for stress-free checks
Medical training is extremely valuable so that your dog can calmly accept mouth and teeth checks. The dog learns gradually and positively:
Medical training is not “brushing your teeth training”, but rather an exercise in building trust. It not only helps with dental check-ups, but also with veterinary visits, care and treatments - stress-free for dogs and people.
- Accept touches on the head
- to let the mouth open briefly
- to remain calm during examinations
Conclusion
Regular dental checks and well-structured medical training are part of preventive health care. They do not replace a veterinary check, but they make it easier to identify problems and make necessary examinations much more relaxed.
Feeding also affects your dog’s dental health
Dental problems arise not only from a lack of care, but often also from feeding that is not optimally balanced. food composition, food quantity and tolerability influence:
Especially with sensitive or smaller dogs, it is worth considering feeding just as carefully as medical training.
- the saliva composition
- the formation of dental plaque
- Inflammatory processes in the mouth
- your dog's general well-being
Advice tailored to your dog
Find the right food and portion size for your dog
Many unusual eating behaviours are not caused by a deficiency, but rather by food that is not optimally balanced.
PET42 creates an individual food recommendation, independent of manufacturers, based on your dog’s details, including the appropriate food quantity in grams.
Questionnaire, checkout and feeding advice are provided in German.
