Healthy raising of Alaskan Malamutes requires brushing their teeth 3-4 times every week. If the owner neglects oral care for a long time, it can easily cause dirty teeth, leading to bacterial growth which results in gingival abscesses, gingivitis, and other issues. So how should we beautify the teeth of an Alaskan Malamute!

Alaskan Malamute

Alaskan Malamute (detailed introduction)

Oral diseases can seriously affect the normal life and physical growth of the Alaskan Malamute.

Firstly, brushing the teeth of an Alaskan Malamute should begin at 6 months old. Young Alaskan Malamutes only need to have their teeth brushed 2-3 times per week. In the initial brushing training, owners can use a soft towel or gauze, dipped in clean water or light saline, to wipe the teeth and gums. If food residue is found stuck between the teeth, it should be removed with small tweezers, then gently rubbed back and forth with gauze to achieve cleanliness.

Secondly, as the Alaskan Malamute grows, its teeth become strong and stable. After a period of brushing training, once the dog can fully accept the process, owners can choose to use professional pet dog toothbrushes and toothpaste for more specialized tooth cleaning. The method of cleaning teeth remains unchanged; only the tools differ.

Besides professional brushing care, choosing some suitable and healthy foods in daily diet can also serve the purpose of care. The food chosen for the Alaskan Malamute should remain crisp and dry, avoiding sticky or soft foods that adhere to the dog’s teeth, rot, and breed bacteria causing oral diseases.

Professional chew toys and gnawing bones can be selected so that the dog can chew during leisure time, helping to remove tartar on the teeth and achieve the goal of cleaning teeth.