Dog Dental Care For a Pomeranian Husky

A Pomeranian Husky is a very popular designer breed created by crossing a Pomeranian with a Husky. It is well known that Pomeranians are more prone to dental problems than other breeds so special care must be taken to prevent gum disease and tooth loss. Unfortunately, Pomeranian Huskies usually inherit their dental traits from the Pomeranian, not the Husky, so it is extra important to provide regular dog dental care for them.

Give Your Pomeranian High Quality Dog Food

Be sure to give your Pom high quality dog food that contains no corn, soy, fillers, or low quality meat by products. The higher the quality of dog food, the less trouble your dog will have with gum disease and decaying teeth.

Start Them Out As a Puppy

Dogs adapt better to having their teeth cleaned if you start them out as a puppy. For Pomeranian Huskies, you should start around 8 weeks old. To get them used to the idea, for about a week, you can simply rub your finger along their gum line. Talk sweetly to them as you do so and turn it into a bonding time they enjoy. The following week, you can use a finger brush to massage their gums. This will help keep their gums healthy and get them used to a foreign object being inside their mouth. The third week, you can use a dog tooth brush with a small dab of dog toothpaste. There are enzymes in dog toothpaste that kill bacteria and prevent plaque from turning into tartar. Never use human toothpaste because it can hurt, or even kill, your dog.

Get Into a Daily Routine With Your Pomeranian Husky

While it is recommended for all dog breeds that you clean their teeth at least twice a week, with Pomeranian Huskies, you should brush their teeth at least once a day. Make it part of a daily grooming ritual that your dog learns to enjoy because it means being the center of attention with their favorite human. You may also want to combine this ritual with play time and/or a walk outside as a reward for being "good" while you brush their teeth. You should also talk softly to them and praise them as you brush their teeth. Positive reinforcement almost always works better with a dog than scolding them when they don't do want you want them to do.

Never Use Human Toothpaste - It Bears Repeating!

Many human toothpastes use xylitol, a sugar substitute, to make it sweet tasting. While xylitol is not toxic to humans, it is harmful, even deadly, to dogs. Also, even if you use a human toothpaste that states it does not have xylitol, you should not use it on your Pomsky. This is because of the grit particles used in virtually all brands of human toothpaste. We spit this out so it does not hurt us. However, dogs swallow toothpaste and this grit can cause abdominal damage and pain.

Professional Teeth Cleanings

It is generally recommended that dogs have their teeth professionally cleaned once a year. However, with the Pomeranian Husky's propensity for dental issues, you should keep a very close watch for any plaque build-up. It can be helpful to examine your Huskeranian's teeth with a bright light and a magnifying glass. If you notice any plaque build-up, regardless of regular brushing at home, you may want to talk with your veterinarian about having your dog's teeth professionally cleaned at least twice a year. Be careful not to add sweet things to your Pom's dog food as this will increase their plaque.

Final Thoughts

Dog dental care is important for all breeds of dog. However, it is even more important for Pomeranian Huskies since they are so prone to plaque build-up leading to gum disease and loose teeth. For this reason, you should be sure to be extra diligent about cleaning the teeth of your precious little Pomsky!