Rott N Teeth Care

Lets not forget our Rottweiler’s pearly whites!!!



Step 1.



Visit your Veterinarian, on second though... I think you should  

really  take  your  Rott  N  Weiler  to  see  its Veterinarian. 

Did you know that our favorite canines can develop plaque very 

much like we humans 7 Plaque is the leading cause of the onset of 

bad breath in our Rott N Rids. To determine if there is plaque or 

other dental problems, the Veterinarian may use a dye to make the 

plaque visible during the exam.



(Plaque is  a colorless  film composed of bacteria, proteins, 

sugars, white blood cells, minerals and water.  It forms 

naturally and continuously on teeth and gums.  Within 24 hours of 

a professional cleaning, even a dogs healthy mouth will show 

evidence of plaque accumulation.  Invisible to the unaided eye 

for days or weeks, plaque accumulation may ultimately lead to bad 

breath, pain, infection and tooth loss.)



Step 2.



Starting a Dental Care Routine at home by brushing your Rottie's  

teeth with a toothbrush is one method for removing plaque at 

home.   But be sure that you use a toothpaste designed for dogs 

because common household toothpaste may cause stomach upset.  If 

you are not sure how to do this, call your veterinarian, he/she 

should be very pleased to learn that you are practicing good 

dental hygiene.  Certain foods can help reduce the accumulation 

of plaque and tartar from teeth while your Rottweiler is eating.



Step 3.



And finally, veterinarians should monitor the progress of a dogs 

preventive care program -- so regular dental checkups are 

essential.   For dogs that form plaque quickly or have a history  

of gum and teeth  problems, more frequent examinations and 

cleanings may be advised.



A Rottweiler’s Health Mouth



A Rottweiler with a healthy mouth and breath exhibits clean, 

smooth, white teeth tightly surrounded by firm, pink

(oops) dark gray to black gum tissue.   The American

Veterinary Dental Society and the American Veterinary

Medical Association are urging all dog owners to make dental

care an important part of their pets overall health.



The American Veterinary Dental Society



Bet you didn't know that there was such a society and their 

headquarters is located in Boise, Idaho.  They have over 900 

members in more than 20 countries.   Dedicated to spreading the 

message about proper pet dental care, the AVDS publishes a  

professional journal and also conducts continuing education 

programs for veterinarians.