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t By Robert L. Stear, p.V.M DENTALCARE FOR DOGS Most dog owners feel they know bow to Keep their pets in good health. They arrange By Robert I. Steor D.V.M. Manager of Veterinary Services Norden laboratories for the proper vaccinations, groom their pets regularly, and feed them a balanced diet. Bui they forget the basics of good dental care, including feeding dry foods, providing hard chew toys, and having the veterinarian check the pet's mouth. I recommend the hferd nugget type of pet food because it scrapes the tooth surfaces clean as the animal eats. It is a good substitute for the rough-textured foods that animals find in the wild. Wolves, coyotes, and the like rarely develop dentpl problems because they chew on raw meat and gnaw on bones. Too many domestic pets eat softened bite-size pieces of processed food that contain considerable amounts of sugar and starch, the soft food par­ ticles combine with saliva through the action of bac­ teria to form tartar - a sticky substance which hardens and forms brownish rings around the base of tooth. This accumulation tartar irritates gum tissue, forcing the gum away from the base of the tooth. The gum swells and bleeds, and the tooth finally falls out. Tartar is also a common cause of bad breath in dogs. There are some dogs that refuse to eat dry foods. You can slow the buildup of tartar for these pets by giving them bones - par­ ticularly knuckle or shin bones - to chew on. Some synthetic bones or hard rubber toys are also good. Chicken or other soft bones, and soft rubber toys, are of little value. If your "pot is cooperative, you can use a moist cotton ball dipped in table salt to clean, tooth surfaces close to the. gum line In advanced cases of tartar buildup, professional assistance is necessary. Your veterinarian can remove Tartar including that below the gum line, as the first phase of treatment. Teeth that are too loose to be saved will be extracted. When you check your dog's teeth for tartar, you'll notice that the teeth are different shapes and sizes. The small teeth across the front of the mouth are incisors, and are used for cutting. The longer, pointed teeth on the sides of the mouth are the canines, and are also used for cutting off pieces of food. Farther back in the mouth are the premolars and the somewhat larger molars for gripping and chewing. The typical healthy dog will haye about 42 teeth; each will be firmly anchored in the jaw * by surrounding gum tissue. Dogs will occasionally crack or chip a tooth during a dog fight, or by chewing on rocks and other debris when they are bored. If the dog shows no sign of pain or discomfort, the remains of PAGE 17 - PLAINDEALER the fractured tooth can stay in place indefinitely. However, if a broken tooth interferes wtih the dog's eating habits or causes it to drool saliva, then the pet does need professional at­ tention Good dental care is also important if you plan to show a purebred dog. In some areas, particulary in Europe, show dogs with missing teeth may be con­ sidered flawed and be penalized. And a dog whose teeth are stained with tartar certainly does not make the best impression on the judge in the ring. Dr. Stear regrets that he is unable to personally answer WEDNESDAY, AUGUSTS, lttl letters from pet owners. He suggests that readers consult their own veterinarians when their pets have problems. A young bride of s month greeted her husband one ever ning with a particular happy smile. 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