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Dental Care for your Dachshund

If the thought of brushing your dachshund�s teeth repulses you, consider this: how many days would go without brushing your teeth? It�s a basic health decision that�s tantamount depriving your dachshund�s health if proper routine home care is neglected.

The Lowchen, a small, somewhat rare breed of dog, is native to France. It's called "petit chien lion" or, "little lion dog". This is due to its fur growth, as it resembles the mane of a lion.

Aside from removing plaque from your dachshund�s mouth, here are a few facts and tidbit about your dachshund�s teeth:

The role of Toto, the male dog in the Wizard of Oz was actually played by a female Cairn Terrier named Terry. Cairn terriers are known for their brightness and cuteness. That, combined with their small size, made the breed perfect for the role.

*Brushing your canine�s teeth on a regular basis represents exceptional preventative care. It not only protects your dachshund from developing gingivitis but it helps defend against other serious problems.

Many Scottish terriers have an odd medical condition. It is called Scotties Cramp. It is a mild neurological disorder. Scotties under stress or exercising may move erratically, when suffering from this neurological disorder, but seem fine when resting.

*Various studies depict that hard kibbles are moderately beneficial at preventing plaque from accumulating on your dachshund�s teeth.

There are two famous parson (jack) russell terriers on TV. Eddie is famous for his crazy antics on the hit show, Frazier. Wishbone was the main character who had his own children's show on PBS!

*A number of veterinary dentist-approved DOG foods/treats have been tested and found to prevent canines from developing substantial masses of plaque and tartar build-up. Here is a list of DOG foods and treats commonly recommended by veterinarians:

Basset hounds are fabulous at hunting and they make wonderful companion dogs. However, even with those great qualities, basset hounds are horrible swimmers! Their legs are simply too small to keep their heavy, long bodies afloat properly.

*Eukanuba Adult Maintenance Diet *Science Diet Oral Care Diet *Friskies Cheweez Beefhide Treats *Iams Chunk Dental Defense Diet *Greenies� Edible Treats (Petite, Large Regular, and Jumbo sizes) *Del Monte Tartar Check� DOG Biscuit (Small and Large sizes) *Hill's, Prescription Diet Canine (Original and Small Bites)

Bloodhounds have dewlaps. What are dewlaps? They are strange looking, pendulous folds of skin on the back of the neck. They don't seem to serve any useful purpose to the bloodhound, but are rather interesting to look at.

Shop for DOG foods and treats with a Veterinary Oral Health's Council seal of acceptance.

Chow chows were originally bred as food, just like cows. However, in some cases, they were also used as hunters and helpers. They were also used to keep people warm under cold conditions by cuddling up to people with their soft, warm fur.

Another easy way to combat plaque from developing on your dachshund�s teeth is through toys. Certain DOG toys such as Plaque Attacker dental toys work to prevent plaque build-up. Rawhide chips, rope toys, and other toys that indicate plaque prevention maybe helpful for your dachshund. These toys can be found for up to 75 percent of at http://www.scrooby.com

One of the weirdest dog births on record involves a Siberian Husky. The mother's name was Pixie and she gave birth to 7 puppies, which isn't unusual. The unusual part was that one of the puppies was born bright green!

Dog care tip: Never use abrasive or toys with the ability to wear down your canine�s teeth. Not all DOGS should be given toys for plaque prevention � particularly the perpetual chewers and biters.

Chihuahuas, because of their size, are often treated like babies, but they actually do have something in common with human babies. Chihuahuas are born with a "molera", also known as a soft spot, on their heads, exactly like a human baby. Usually the soft spot closes as the dog matures.

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