Taking Care of Your Dog’s Teeth Gleaming sparkly white teeth are just perfect in a dog. After all these are the normal hunters and even our own front teeth we call the canines is taken from the dog family. We often think that dogs’ teeth do not require any caring but the fact is they need to be attended to like those of people, dental disease is very normal most especially with older ones. Most dogs whose age is over three years old are already showing indications of periodontal disease, an acute infection of the gums which may cause the dog to lose its teeth if not treated. As the saying goes prevention is the best medicine and the best way to do this is by having your dog’s teeth clean on a regular basis. It’s a good idea to train a dog to accept regular tooth brushing, which will be a major help in keeping its mouth healthy. The training is best done while the dog is still a puppy, but you can often train an older dog to accept - and even enjoy - having its teeth brushed. In cases when your dog can not get use to tooth brushing, you may want to try toys, treats and foods made to help your dog have clean teeth. There is no harm in asking for a vet’s assistance on the best method. What to Do When You’re Dog Gets Infected with Dermatitis Dogs like other species-humans-can likewise have a skin condition underneath that thick shiny coat of theirs; they are prone to all types of skin problems. A big cause of skin condition in dogs is atopic dermatitis. All dogs get a few itches, and a well-placed paw