In the wild, animals keep their teeth clean by chewing through tough bone, muscle, and hide to get the food they need to sustain themselves. Humans serve their dogs prepared foods that only require swallowing. Thus, teeth become neglected and decay sets in. Some Bichons love to chew hard dog biscuits and this keeps their teeth relatively clean. But not all dogs chew enough to keep their teeth in good shape.<\/p>\n

If your dog isn\u2019t doing the job himself, you will have to help the situation along by brushing his teeth. Most dogs learn to submit to having their teeth brushed very quickly. Brush your Bichon\u2019s teeth at least once a week with toothpaste designed for dogs.<\/p>\n

Do not use toothpaste developed for human use as most contain sugar that will only add to your dog\u2019s problems. If plaque buildup has occurred, make an appointment to have it removed by your veterinarian.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"