What happens if you don't brush your dog's teeth?

Did you know that 80% Dogs over 3 years old Do you have any oral problems?

If you think that brushing your dog's teeth is fresh, get ready to discover the real dangers to neglect your pet's oral hygiene.

1. Bacterial and tartar plate accumulation

What happens?

Food remains + bacteria form a yellowish film (plate).
If not removed, it turns Tartarus (calcification that only comes out in the vet).

Visible signs:

🦷 Yellow or brown teeth
😷 Bad strong breath

2. Periodontal disease (silent threat)

What is it?

Inflammation of the gums that can destroy the bones that support the teeth.

Consequences:

🩸 Gingivitis (Red, swollen and bleeding gums)
🦴 Tooth loss (The maxillary bone deteriorates)
💔 Chronic pain (Many dogs stop eating without the tutor)

Alarming data: 90% of dogs over 5 years old have some degree of periodontal disease!

3. Infections that spread throughout the body

Bacteria of the mouth enter the bloodstream and affect:

❤️ Heart (bacterial endocarditis)
🧠 Liver and kidneys (overloaded by toxins)
🦴 Articulations (infectious arthritis)

Real cases: Dogs that had to extract several teeth by widespread infection.

4. Loss of teeth and difficulty in feeding

How does it happen?

Tartar weakens dental roots → teeth fall.
Pain When chewing → the dog refuses food or swallows without grinding.

Result:
🍗 Mal nutrition (cannot eat hard foods)
🏥 Need for special feed or even gastric probe in severe cases

5. High veterinary costs

Canine dental procedures are expensive:

💰 Ultrasound cleaning: R$ 500 - R$ 1.500
🦷 Tooth extraction: R$ 200 - R$ 800 By Tooth
🏥 Maxillary surgeries: Until R$ 3,000

Prevention is 10x cheaper than treatment!

How to brush your dog's teeth correctly?

Step by step:

Choose your own paste for dogs (Never use human, contains toxic fluoride).
Use soft or finger brush (Find the model your pet accepts best).
Start slowly -First just get it used to the touch of the mouth.
Circular movements in the posterior teeth (where the most accumulates).
Reward with love or snack after brushing.

Ideal Frequency: 3–4x per week (or daily if possible).

Alternatives for dogs that do not tolerate brushing

If your pet hates a brush, try:
🦴 Masticable cookies and toys (help to scrape plate)
💦 Additive water for oral hygiene (Sold in Pet Shops)
🏥 ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL CLEANING in the veterinarian

A minute of brushing can avoid years of suffering

Your dog's oral health impacts The whole organism from him.

Unnecessary pain for your pet
Nights of concern in the emergency room
Thousands of reais in treatments

Don't expect symptoms to appear - start today!

And you, already brush your dog's teeth?

Do you have any tips to facilitate the process? Comment below!

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