Elderly Jack Russell having teeth cleaned by owner
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Gold Souls, Gray Faces: 6 Tips For Cleaning Your Senior Dog’s Teeth

Gold Souls, Gray Faces is a series that provides senior dog lovers with tips and advice for the care of beloved older pups. Up to 80 percent of dogs will suffer from gum disease at some point in their lives, and poor dental health can seriously affect seniors’ overall well-being.

Pain in the mouth caused by gum disease can prevent dogs from eating and affect their appetite. Bacteria can make its way from the gums into the bloodstream and affect the heart, kidneys, liver, and important bodily functions.

For a senior dog whose immune system may already be compromised or not work as well as it used to, that can be disastrous.

Keeping your old dog’s teeth and gums clean can improve their overall health, help ward off diseases, and reduce pain.

Here are six tips that will help you keep your senior dog’s teeth clean and maintain their oral health.

It’s not always easy to stay on top of your senior’s oral hygiene. However, it will help your senior dog stick around longer and provide you with several more years of unconditional love.

What other tips do you have for keeping senior dogs’ mouths clean? What problems have you run into when it comes to your senior’s oral health? Let us know in the comments below!

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