Title: How to Determine Your Dog's Age By Its Teeth: 6 Steps
Headings: How to Determine Your Dog's Age By Its Teeth
How to Determine Your Dog's Age By Its Teeth
Part 1
of 2:
Understanding Your Dog’s Teeth
Part 2
of 2:
Estimating Your Dog’s Age
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Content: Food also plays a role in dog dental health. Dry food in strong chewers can help remove some plaque from the teeth slowing tooth decay and loss. There are specially formulated foods specifically for dental health. Your veterinarian can advise you on the proper diet for your dog if you are worried about its teeth. Water additives can also be used to combat teeth destroying and aging bacteria. Worn teeth can look fractured, though regular wear poses little health risk. Excessive wear can damage the root of the tooth, which can require a root canal. Part 2
of 2: Estimating Your Dog’s Age
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Evaluate a puppy's age by assessing its tooth growth.