Oral Health For Canines: Learn How To Brush Your Dog's Teeth

With your dog's head in your lap, hold it's
muzzle. With your other hand stroke it a few
times and then lift its upper lip, exposing the
teeth. Do this gently a few times to get your
dog used to this new area being handled. Each
time it lets you lift the gum without shaking,
give a treat!

Do this repeatedly for the next few days until
your dog gets used to your hands being over his
muzzle and lifting its lip. Next, put a dab of
toothpaste on your finger and let your dog smell
and lick it. Then put more on its gums and teeth.
Although it's unlikely, if your dog doesn't like
it try something you know it will like and
continue rubbing it gently on its teeth and
gums. Later, once it's comfortable, switch and
use the dog toothpaste.

I really don't think they will enjoy
mint-flavored toothpaste as much, though you can
try! Poultry-flavor or beef seem to be the best.
Each time you put a little toothpaste on its
teeth and gums reward it with a treat, together
with your regular verbal love-talk! It will
learn that this new experience is neither a
threat nor painful. Do this for the next few
days to get it used to the procedure.

With a small piece of the gauze or dental pad,
dab on a little bit of toothpaste and gently rub
your dog's gums and teeth. Slow, circular
movements will not frighten your dog. Spend just
a few seconds doing this to begin with. Praise
your dog and give it a treat. Do this for the
next few days until you believe your pet is
ready for dog teeth cleaning.

Time for cleaning your dog's teeth: Fill up one
side of the toothbrush with the dog's
toothpaste. Get positioned comfortably with your
dog's head on your lap. With one hand hold his
muzzle and with your finger gently lift his lip
on one side. With a circular motion, gently
brush the teeth, going down as far as the gum
line. As your dog licks off the dog toothpaste
dab a little more on the brush and continue
where you left off, making sure you get all the
way along the side onto the back teeth.

Have a little break, give your treat and do the
same on the other side. Don't hurry, be gentle
and loving. Dogs are creatures of habit like us,
and daily dog teeth cleaning would be a very good
thing. Managing this every day will be a
delightful habit to start. You'll both be
spending quality time together and it's
beneficial and fun.

A few minutes of your time isn't much when you
think of what you'll save in veterinary fees and
your dog's discomfort and pain. Please remember
that this is a fun time for you and your dog.
Don't forget to reward it often! With just a few
days practice and a little patience, your dog
will cooperate and may even anticipate his teeth
cleaning. Kissing your dog on his muzzle will be
a treat for you too...no more bad breath and a
clean set of fine china!

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