Brush Up on your Pup’s Dental Care

When thinking of all the things a new puppy will need, most pet parents are on top of the essential items such as dog beds, bowls, collars, leads, toys and crates. They diligently research what brand of dog food is best, they book in their vet checks to ensure that their new pup is in the very best health and they will often sign up for training and socialising classes. However most pet parents are forgetting to address the number 1 health issue that will affect their puppy the most... their teeth!

When a puppy is born, they have absolutely no teeth but in just a few short weeks their sharp baby teeth are through before being replaced with their mature adult teeth by around 4-6 months old. Now not many puppy owners will recall seeing their pup’s baby teeth fall out, but they will remember their pup chewing everything in sight to help ease their discomfort.

The first thought when this happens is to purchase puppy chewing toys or teething rings to save your favourite sofa, curtains or pair of shoes getting destroyed. But the more important consideration should be that now is the time to start the daily cleaning of your pup’s teeth. Within as little as 24 hours, bacterial plaque starts to accumulate on a tooth and if not removed then plaque will harden to form tartar that intern progresses to gum inflammation, bad breath, loosening of the tooth attachments and severe pain. 

Dental Disease now impacts 80% of adult dogs and 96% of senior dogs!

To ensure your new puppy is not going to end up with poor dental health in adult life, the very best thing a new puppy owner can do is to start cleaning their dogs teeth as soon as those adult teeth start to come in from 4 months of age. You can also accomplish this with a dental chew suitable for puppies.

Dogs are never happier than when they have a ‘chew’ and the great news is that not only does chewing stimulate the release of saliva in your dog’s mouth, but it also helps keep their teeth nice and healthy as well as relieving boredom and anxiety too.

 

Did you know YAKERS treats are suitable for puppies from 4 + months of age

Handcrafted from Himalayan Yak Milk, our YAKERS Chews & Crunchy Bag ranges are the pawfect long, lasting treat to give to your pup!

They are made in the hills of the Himalayas using a mix of skimmed Yak and Cow milk. A very small amount of lime juice and salt is added to harden the milk, which is then compressed into blocks and traditionally smoke dried for 28 days to give the cheese chews their unique & delicious flavour. 

Both the YAKERS Chews & Crunchy Bag Ranges are

  • 100% Natural
  • Low Fat & Vegetarian
  • Rich in Calcium & Protein
  • Fight Plaque & Tartar to better improve your dog’s oral health
  • Preservative and Gluten Free
  • Suitable for puppies from 4 months +

 

Did you know you can also Microwave your YAKERS Chews? Click here to watch the magic happen!

Keep your puppy entertained for hours by treating them to a long lasting chew that they can really get their teeth into…

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