Brushing your teeth is a normal part of your everyday routine, and it should be exactly the same for your dog or puppy. Unfortunately this is not always the case, simply because people either don't have the time or don't feel that it is important. Below we have provided a complete guide to brushing dog’s teeth, why it is important and how best to do it.
Sometimes people find it more difficult to train their dog to accept a toothbrush in their mouth simply because their dog has not been used to it from a young age. Use the following techniques to get your dog used to a toothbrush.
- Put some peanut butter (or something that you know your dog likes) on the end of your finger and gently put it into your dogs mouth. Don't use chocolate as it is toxic to dog and will cause all kinds of problems.
- When your dog has got used to you putting your finger in his mouth with the peanut butter on it or whatever it is that your dog likes now place some gauze around your finger with the peanut butter rubbed on it as the gauze will get your dog used to the sensation.
- Rub the gauze around your dogs mouth until it feels quite natural for your dog or puppy. Keep doing this until your dog or puppy doesn't mind you doing it.
- Ok now it's time to start brushing your dog's teeth. Purchase a toothbrush that is specifically designed for dogs and don't use a brush used for humans.
- Use the techniques mentioned above but speak to your vet and purchase toothpaste that is flavored with beef, poultry or fish.
- Use the techniques above and get your dog used to the brush with the chosen toothpaste.
- Now angle the toothbrush as about 45 degrees and brush the teeth in a circular motion.
- Keep brushing your dog's teeth on a daily basis so that he gets used to it. Remember that dog's lack certain enzymes that fight the build up of plaque, this is why dog's tend to get a build up of plaque and tartar on their teeth. This build up can lead to bad breath and tooth loss and is why canine teeth cleaning is so important.
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