It's important to ask your veterinarian about a routine preventative dental health program that includes brushing teeth (with
special pet toothpaste, not human toothpaste which may contain ingredients toxic to your dog), dental treats, and possibly a dental diet to get those teeth sparkling clean and freshen that breath.
Start by placing a small amount of
special pet toothpaste on your finger and let your dog or cat smell and lick the paste (do this several day in a row before introducing the brush and follow with a treat and lots of praise each time)
Purchase
some special pet toothpaste that will be appealing for your dog.
There are
special pet toothpastes with flavors dogs love.
Not exact matches
Use a soft - bristled toothbrush and
special toothpaste designed for
pets.
Brushing teeth daily with
special,
pet specific enzymatic
toothpaste, which comes in many appealing flavors for your
pet, is the best way to prevent tartar buildup.
A
special toothbrush and
toothpaste for
pets are recommended.
There are
special pet toothbrushes you can use on
pets and
toothpastes that are ok for
pets to swallow.
Between visits, you can brush your
pet's teeth with a
special fluoride free
toothpaste made just for cats and a soft toothbrush.
Special meat - flavored
toothpaste is available from
pet product stores or your veterinarian and it gives pups the incentive to open wide.
Work up to using
special toothpaste created specifically for
pets on your kitten's own toothbrush — focusing on her gum line.
Hold the brush with the
special toothpaste on top at a 45 ° angle to your
pet's teeth.
I thought it was interesting that you shouldn't use the kind of
toothpaste that we use, and that
pets have their own
special toothpaste.
This
special doggie
toothpaste is specially designed for the bacteria that lives in a
pet's mouth and also even fights bad breath!
It's advisable not to use human
toothpaste on your dog; instead get him a
special paste for dogs from the
pet store.
• Dog
toothpaste — there are
special kinds of
toothpaste especially designed for
pets.
Along with the
special toothpaste, a
special toothbrush should be used with soft bristles and a long handle so you can reach the teeth in the back of your
pet's mouth.
These
special brushes, along with the
toothpaste, are available at
pet supply stores.
Your veterinarian can show you how to do it, and provide
special brushes,
toothpastes, and oral gels specifically made for
pets.