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How to Care For Your Whippet's Teeth
- 27/11/2010
I've been a Whippet owner for over 12 years and I unfortunately had to learn the hard way to to properly care for a Whippet's teeth. My first Whippet had horrible teeth and eventually died shortly after an invasive scraping at the vet's office. With the proper daily preventative care, Whippet's can have long healthy lives free of periodontal diseases.
First, we need to understand why Whippets and other sight-hounds such as Greyhounds and Salukis have bad teeth. The long snout of these wonderful dog's can sometimes block proper oxygen flow to the back teeth. This allows plaque to turn into tartar and mineralize on the dog's teeth. Over time, these deposits go into the gums and cause damage. If left unattended, your whippet's internal organs can get weaker over time. For example, liver and kidney function can be affected since they are working over time to process the excess bacteria from the decaying teeth.
With that said, there are a few simple things that you can do to ensure healthy teeth.
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