Precaution is always better than cure. Especially when it comes to health problems may it be for yourself or your pets. According to a new research, New Zealanders are failing to meet new health care standards in keeping their dogs teeth hygienic.

According to most of the vets, dogs’ teeth need a daily routine of proper brushing and a check up by dentists after every six months for avoiding tooth problems and foul smelling. A big number of 99% of dog owners fail to brush their dog’s teeth daily so they fail to meet the basic health care needs of their pets.

The main cause of pain and dental diseases of dogs is the absence of daily brushing. Teeth of dogs accumulate tartar and plaque as rapidly as humans do. The daily routine cleaning is the ideal way to maintain canine oral health.

A high number of 61% dog owners don’t brush their dogs teeth at all, along with them 55% don’t realize to do it daily and 15% complain that their dogs don’t like to. More than 7% don’t know how to brush their teeth and nearly 4% feel that it was too dangerous.

Biscuits, dog gums and animal bones are the best regular dental care ailments.