In recent years, more and more people have raised mink, and their lively and active personality has captured the hearts of many people. Although they are very family members, there are many things to pay attention to in keeping pets mink. This article would like to introduce to you the problem of tooth decay in pet mink, and tooth decay is usually closely related to feeding methods and health~

■Why are pet ferrets prone to tooth decay?

Because pet ferrets are small and frequent animals. The feeding method of pet ferrets is not to feed once in the morning and evening, but to ingest small and frequent meals; many pet ferrets get up in the middle of the night to eat, so a certain amount of food should be maintained in the food bowl, and fresh food should be replenished about 1 or 2 times a day. Food is enough. In this way, because food residues have been attached to the mouth for a long time, the probability of tooth decay is of course higher than that of other hairy children.

■Please try to eat foods that are not prone to plaque formation

To prevent tooth decay, it is important to choose foods that are not prone to plaque formation. Generally, commercially available feeds are divided into dry food and wet food. Dry food as the main food and some wet food can effectively reduce the risk of tooth decay. For snacks that are usually eaten, try not to feed too sweet or salty food.

■Develop the habit of brushing your teeth to maintain healthy teeth

Helping pet minks develop the habit of brushing their teeth from a young age can effectively prevent tooth decay . Pet minks can't brush their teeth by themselves, and they must rely on the owner's help to maintain their dental health. Now there are pet-specific toothbrushes on the market, if not, use a soft clean cloth instead, put the cloth on your fingers Then gently wipe the pet ferret's teeth. It is best to brush every day, otherwise every 2-3 days or even once a week is acceptable. If you have dental calculus, you should go to the hospital to have your teeth cleaned. If you leave it alone, it will worsen!

Once the pet mink has tooth decay, it will affect their eating in the short term, and even affect the overall health in the long run. health condition. In order to let pet minks live a healthy and happy life, owners must take the responsibility of taking proper care to help pet minks maintain their oral health!