Plaque and tartar don’t just cause smelly breath, but can lead to inflammed gums and infection.
The idea of brushing a dogs teeth is relatively new. However, with the change of food styles and longevity of our pets these days, keeping Fido’s teeth healthy has never been more important.
- gently get your dog used to the sensation of having something touch its teeth. I start off with fingers for a few days, letting your pup lick a small amount of cream cheese/ liver paste etc from your fingers
- Start to touch and feel around your dogs mouth. Do this slowly and don’t rush this step
- After a few days, get your dog used to licking toothpaste off your fingers (so they get used to the taste)
- start applying the toothpaste to the toothbrush and allowing Fido to lick it. DO NOT brush teeth yet, until your dog is comfortable with this stage
- once your dog is comfortable with this, start with gentle brushing pressure on the teeth, building up each session to gradually brush more and more teeth
- if your dog freaks out or pulls away in any way, go back a few steps and slow down the process. Don’t rush it. Having a dog who enjoys tooth brushing is much more fun than having to force it to be done of the rest of their life