Less Expensive Methods For Cleaning Dog Teeth

Home remedies are often less expensive and offer
an opportunity for sharing and loving. Our pets
are so much a part of us that we want to do the
best for them, especially when it comes to
taking care of their health. Once we have
decided to use the latest products for cleaning
their teeth it is important for us to remember
that this will be a totally new experience, not
only for you but for our dog. Therefore, one of
the most important things is patience when
dealing with dog tooth decay.

An older dog is likely to be resistant when a
foreign object like a toothbrush is put in his
mouth. If any kind of pressure or aggression is
shown the whole situation will become
intolerable, and despite good intentions any
chance of a successful outcome will be lost.

Before introducing the toothbrush, allow your
dog to smell and taste the toothpaste or gel.
This should not be distasteful. If there is
reluctance to do even this, put a little peanut
butter or something you know he will enjoy on
your finger and let him lick it off. Lift, pull
back the upper lip and gently do the same while
swiping your finger along the gum-line. Soon
your dog will relax and you can do the same
thing with toothpaste or gel. This may well take
several days, sometimes more.

Once you feel your dog is comfortable letting
you run your finger along his teeth and gums, it
might be time to try the toothbrush. Put a little
toothpaste on it and allow him to smell it. He
will be familiar by this time with the smell and
the taste. Praise him and start by gently
cleaning one or two dog teeth. Stop frequently,
continue praising and try again. This may also
take several days or even weeks, but persistence
is the key. Do this every day, preferably last
thing at night, as the gel or toothpaste works
well with his saliva and so drinking afterward
is to be avoided if possible.

If you do this properly, it's possible the
training will become an added quality time
together. Your dog will look forward to this new
habit and you will both be rewarded, him with
clean teeth and you with a sense of
accomplishment and a vet-free bill.

Before you buy the spray, your dog may be
sensitive to the noise it makes, so be aware of
this.

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