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Evolution W6110 Grooming Undercoat Rake with Rotating Teeth, Double RowProduct Info
Posted by: | CommentsEvolution W6110 Grooming Undercoat Rake with Rotating Teeth, Double Row
- Gentle method of getting your German Shepherd looking its best
- Teeth rotate to pull through the coat without damaging it
- Ideal for collies, Golden Retrievers, St. Bernards, Siberian Huskies, Newfoundlands, Chow Chows, terriers, and schnauzers
- Comb the entire coat before baths for great results
- Effectively removes mats and tangles
Evolution Grooming Tools provide a gentle way to quickly untangle a pet’s coat. The rotating teeth pull through the coat without damaging it. Pins and handles are made from the highest quality material and offer long lasting durability.
List Price: $ 12.99
Price: $ 5.99
GSD Care: Dental Care for your Dog?sink your Teeth Into It
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Dental Care for your Dog?sink your Teeth Into It
Dental care for your German Shepherd can get lost in the shuffle of daily life. Even if you really love your German Shepherd and give your German Shepherd great German Shepherd care, it’s easy to slip up on dental care for your German Shepherd.
When was the last time you checked your German Shepherd’s teeth?
I know—the inside of the mouth isn’t the cutest part of your German Shepherd. But it can tell you a lot about your German Shepherd’s health.
Contrary to what non-dog people may think, not all German Shepherds have bad breath. Bad German Shepherdgy breath, in fact, can be a sign of disease.
To look for signs of disease, check the color of your German Shepherd’s teeth. White is really good. Brown is really bad. You’re aiming for at least somewhere in between.
Check for broken teeth, pus or bleeding gums, and look for any unusual growths. If you see anything that looks unhealthy, please take your German Shepherd to the vet.
If you’re in a metropolitan area, you may be able to find a vet who specializes in dental care. Check the American Veterinary Dental College’s site to see a list of their graduates.
You can find German Shepherd dental care products at nearly any pet store. The easiest way to keep your German Shepherd’s teeth healthy is with dental chews. The more your German Shepherd chews, on something meant for chewing (not on something like your furniture), the better German Shepherd dental health your German Shepherd will have.
There’s been some debate about the safety of the well-known chews, Greenies. I’ve never given my German Shepherd Greenies, but some German Shepherd parents say they’re great. Be aware, though, that according to a CNN investigation, since 2003, 40 German Shepherds have had to have pieces of Greenies surgically removed, and 13 of those German Shepherds died. Of course, that’s a small number given that over 750 million Greenies have been sold since 1998.
Better than chews are rinses or pastes that you put on your German Shepherd’s teeth and gums. Even better than that is brushing your German Shepherd’s teeth. You can find tooth brushes especially for German Shepherd dental care at any pet supply store.
If you take just a little time to get the right supplies and just a bit of time to use them, you’ll be doing your German Shepherd AND you a big favor. Your German Shepherd will be healthier (and have fewer expensive problems) when you get dental care for your German Shepherd.
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Oster Professional Pet Grooming Undercoat Rake, 10 Teeth Coarse
Posted by: | CommentsOster Professional Pet Grooming Undercoat Rake, 10 Teeth Coarse
- Easily removes dead undercoat with minimal cutting
- Creates the look of hand-stripped finish in minutes
- Great for shaping, finishing, thinning and de-shedding
- Rounded ends are safe and help prevent skin irritation
The Oster Grooming Tool line is complete with rakes and combs for a variety of breeds and coat types. The 10 Teeth Coarse Rake 078928-310 is ideal for small to medium breeds with thick undercoat.
List Price: $ 24.99
Price: $ 16.99
German Shepherd Hanging on by Teeth, Jumping 12ft for K9 Toy
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2-year-old, 75lbs German Shepherd hangs on by her teeth (she’s done multiple 360s in the past) and then jumps 12ft to grab a K9 toy. Better angle than the 1st one we uploaded.
German Shepherd Teeth Care
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A lot of people don’t realize the importance of good dental hygiene when it comes to German Shepherds.
Just like human teeth can build up plaque after eating and German Shepherd teeth are no different. This plaque keeps building up if the German Shepherd dog teeth are not cleaned and will turn into tarter which is a coarse brown substance. Tartar can build up over time and get in under the German Shepherd dogs gums which can lead to painful infections for your German Shepherd dog. So it’s not just people who suffer from gum disease and infections but German Shepherd dogs as well. People on the other hand, brush their teeth two to three times a day but German Shepherd dogs can’t.
Brushing German Shepherd Dog Teeth
Most the veterinarians recommend dog owners to clean their German Shepherds teeth at least twice a week. Brushing German Shepherds’ teeth two times a week will keep the tartar buildup at least amount. You can buy a special toothbrush and toothpaste which is made particularly for dogs. Do not attempt to brush your German Shepherds’ teeth with human tooth paste. The dog tooth paste is designed especially to satisfy your dogs’ taste buds to make the teeth brushing a lot easier.
Dental Chew for a German Shepherd
It can be a little challenging to get your German Shepherd dog to let you brush his mouth. Sometimes your German Shepherd will try to eat the toothpaste while you try to brush his teeth. If your unable to brush your German Shepherds teeth or simply don’t have the time and patients to sit there and brush your GSDs teeth while he or she tries to lick off the toothpaste then you can try the dental chews. These dental chews will break down when chewed and will rub against your German Shepherds’ teeth cleaning off plaque and tartar. It doesn’t have as good if an effect as brushing your German Shepherds’ teeth with a tooth brush and some toothpaste but dental chews is are great if you can’t do those things.
German Shepherd Dentist
GSDs also have dentists just like humans do. So if your dog has a cavity or one of the tooth bothers your German Shepherd dog then you can always bring him to the dog dentist to get the tooth ache fixed. If you properly take care of your German Shepherd dogs’ teeth then you shouldn’t have any problems. A visit to the dentist with your German Shepherd can be costly so try to avoid it by taking care of your German Shepherd’s teeth.