Why does my Sheltie have a bad mouth?
But a Sheltie cannot tell you what hurts; so it goes unnoticed. Soon, the decaying tooth (or teeth) and gums will become infected. Once the infection gets a good hold in your Sheltie’s mouth, THEN it starts to smell bad. An infected mouth can smell terrible! This is the point at which many people start to tease your dog about having “bad breath”.
How often should I Check my Sheltie’s teeth?
Once your Sheltie has clean, healthy teeth…. it is YOUR job to keep them that way. Best ways to reduce & eliminate dental disease in your Sheltie: Check your Shelties teeth weekly. Brush & scrape the tarter off at least once per week. Have your vet check your Shelties teeth (at minimum) yearly.
When to take your Sheltie to the vet?
WRONG. Simply put: If your Sheltie has lingering bad breath, he needs to be seen by your vet. A tooth infection is one of the leading causes of kidney failure and a host of other medical problems in dogs. Canine dental disease in dogs occurs as a result of the buildup of tartar, sometimes referred to as “calculus”.
How old is my 2 year old Sheltie male?
I have a 2-1/2-year-old Sheltie male that has always tried to chase cars while we walked 13. Our 4-year-old Sheltie had a stroke (FCE) as a result of a spinal chord injury she suffered 12. I just purchased a dog house for Shelby, my 5-month-old Sheltie. She is very hesitant 11.
But a Sheltie cannot tell you what hurts; so it goes unnoticed. Soon, the decaying tooth (or teeth) and gums will become infected. Once the infection gets a good hold in your Sheltie’s mouth, THEN it starts to smell bad. An infected mouth can smell terrible! This is the point at which many people start to tease your dog about having “bad breath”.
What to do if your Sheltie’s teeth are infected?
If you have allowed your Sheltie’s teeth to get to this point, it is likely that they will need a vet to professionally clean their teeth, and/or extract the infected teeth. Then, you will likely need to give your Sheltie antibiotics to knock out the infection. Once your Sheltie has clean, healthy teeth….
I have a 2-1/2-year-old Sheltie male that has always tried to chase cars while we walked 13. Our 4-year-old Sheltie had a stroke (FCE) as a result of a spinal chord injury she suffered 12. I just purchased a dog house for Shelby, my 5-month-old Sheltie. She is very hesitant 11.
WRONG. Simply put: If your Sheltie has lingering bad breath, he needs to be seen by your vet. A tooth infection is one of the leading causes of kidney failure and a host of other medical problems in dogs. Canine dental disease in dogs occurs as a result of the buildup of tartar, sometimes referred to as “calculus”.
