How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

1. H HOW T OW TO O B BRUSH RUSH Y YOUR OUR D DOG OG’ ’S S T TEETH EETH Bad oral hygiene can lead to the formation of plaque, bad breath, gum inflammation and infections and tooth decay. Every minor complication can turn into spreading infection potentially lethal for the dog’s life. So making the brushing process a daily routine is of utmost importance in keeping your dog safe and healthy. Don’t be discouraged if you cannot manage to do this every day. Brushing the teeth even 2 times per week or approximately 10 times per month can be of great benefit. When the dog really doesn’t enjoy doing this don’t push him into it more than necessary. Equipment Equipment Every task requires proper tools for completion. Avoid using tooth-brushes intended for humans because they have harder bristles and an improper angle at the top. You can purchase either dog brushes with handles or finger brushes. The first ones are generally used for larger breeds of dogs and the second for smaller ones.

2. Remember that human toothpaste can be very harmful to the dog because of some irritating ingredients. Using toothpaste made specifically for dogs will make the dog enjoy the brushing sessions even more tolerable because they taste quite yummy. Preparing the dog Preparing the dog You must make the procedure as relaxing and stress-free as possible. Choose a spot in the home or in the yard where the dog feels most comfortable and where you have appropriate lighting. Position yourself in a natural stance by sitting or kneeling in front of the dog. This sends a message that the brushing isn’t something far from the ordinary routine. If you have a walking routine or feeding routine at the exact same time every day, developing teeth-brushing routine will take some time. So if you notice your dog doesn’t quite feel it having his teeth brushed wait an hour or two and try again later. Using the brush straight away can be too immediate and scare the furball off teeth-brushing forever. Few days before you start the actual procedure use your fingers to open your dog’s mouth and massage the teeth and gums so that it gets used to foreign moving object. During this time you can also give it a taste of the toothpaste.

3. Brushing the teeth Brushing the teeth If you managed to make it this far then it’s time for the big step. Use one hand to lift the dog’s upper lip and approach the teeth with the brush and the toothpaste. The angle under which the bristles touch the surface should be around 45. The brushing should be in circular motion. Start with the canine teeth or with the back teeth where most of the plaque accumulates (the plaque should be the focus). Don’t be afraid if little bleeding from the gum occurs, it’s perfectly normal. If there is too much blood either you are brushing too hard or there is the occurrence of some gum disease, in which case you should consult your vet. Talk softly and cheerfully to your dog while the 2-3 minutes of brushing and always remember to reward it at the end for being the good boy that he always is. how to brush dogs teeth brushing dogs teeth how often to brush dogs teeth how often should you brush your dog's teeth how often should i brush my dog's teeth