Do you think wild animals face as much dental problems as we do?

@Sheali (7461)

India

March 7, 2019 9:59pm CST

It is morning here and today, while brushing my teeth, I was just wondering, 'Why don’t animals need as much dental care as we do'? Are we fragile as compared to other species, even birds, as we need to brush twice and use mouth wash and even after so much, humans have dental problems. Do you think wild animals face as much dental problems as we do?

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@LadyDuck (502325)

• Italy

8 Mar 19

NO, wild animals are naturally protected from tooth decay, thanks to the food they eat. Pets have this problem because we give them "human food".

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@LadyDuck (502325)

• Italy

9 Mar 19

@Sheali They chew food and this is important. Pets eat soft food, things that humans give them.

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

8 Mar 19

Yaa.. wild animals don't have sugar and such type of food

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

9 Mar 19

@LadyDuck Ok.. I never thought about it like that.. This is the reason, I post such discussions

Birds in the wild, they eat sweet fruits but still have healthy teeth.. at least not as bad as some humans

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@LowRiderX (22901)

• Serbia

8 Mar 19

Pets and animals need their teeth cared too

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

8 Mar 19

Yes, but at least they don't brush their teeth everyday..

@Sheali (7461)

• India

8 Mar 19

@LowRiderX Yes, they don't need to do anything on a daily basis

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@LowRiderX (22901)

• Serbia

8 Mar 19

@Sheali No. They have a different care

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

8 Mar 19

I know pets need to have their teeth cleaned or face dental problems. It wouldn't surprise me if wild animals have problems, too.

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@DianneN (254949)

• United States

8 Mar 19

@Sheali Neither have I seen them, but hope it's very rare and not painful for them.

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

8 Mar 19

I have never seen any stray dogs with an issue.. so was just wondering..

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

9 Mar 19

@DianneN Me too

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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)

• Perth, Australia

9 Mar 19

@Sheali I'm not sure how much dental care animals need compared to us humans but I do know that some would benefit from dental biscuits / treats. But that's for pets. I don't think it really matters for animals in the wild.

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@VivaLaDani13 (60812)

• Perth, Australia

9 Mar 19

@Sheali Birds have teeth?

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

9 Mar 19

Pets get dental care but at least they don't brush everyday.. Specially birds in the wild, they eat sweet fruits but still have healthy teeth

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

10 Mar 19

@VivaLaDani13 No they don't.. My mistake.. For them beaks are sufficient

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

12 Mar 19

@Sheali Are you also talking about pets that live in our homes? My cat eats only cat food and she just had the vet visit her and her teeth are fine. It is because of the dry food. I hope it continues to be good.

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@Hannihar (130150)

• Israel

13 Mar 19

@Sheali Yesterday she was laying on the bed and I came to see her and told her I loved her and she put her paw out to me. I was very happy of that. Thanks and so am I glad she is healthy. I guess I am doing something right here.

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

13 Mar 19

@Hannihar You are doing a great job

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

13 Mar 19

I am talking about animals in general I am glad to know that your cat is healthy and happy

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@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

8 Mar 19

When I had a dog, I brushed him every alternate day.

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

8 Mar 19

@arunima25 O Wow! Was it difficult to do so?

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@arunima25 (93194)

• Bangalore, India

9 Mar 19

@Sheali He hated it but then he had no choice but to cooperate.

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

10 Mar 19

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@cherigucchi (15934)

• Philippines

8 Mar 19

I do not have any idea about that.

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

8 Mar 19

@cherigucchi Maybe the responses would help both of us

@jobelbojel (36796)

• Philippines

8 Mar 19

There are DIY brushes for dogs and I believe for cats too.

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

8 Mar 19

@jobelbojel DIY brushes sounds cute

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@nanette64 (20363)

• Fairfield, Texas

10 Mar 19

"Wild" animals don't eat the crap that humans do @Sheali . Chemicals, pesticides, sodas, smoking, sugary foods; all rot human teeth. Personal pets can get bad teeth too because of the garbage in their processed foods and contaminated water.

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

10 Mar 19

That's true.. humans should also appreciate what nature gives us.. @nanette64

@JESSY3236 (22247)

• United States

8 Mar 19

no. I read that when cats in the wild eat meat, the meat helps them from getting dental problems.

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

8 Mar 19

Ok.. I never heard of that.. thanks

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@andriaperry (118793)

• Anniston, Alabama

8 Mar 19

I hav no idea, ask a vet.

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@Sheali (7461)

• India

8 Mar 19

Will ask after reding My Lotters responses.. May be I will find my answer here