Brush Your Pup’s Teeth for Fresh Breath, Longer Life

Are your pup's teeth clean?

The sooner you get into the habit of brushing your dog's teeth, the sooner you'll see benefits. It doesn't have to be difficult, just watch Oliver:

The ASPCA makes the following recommendations:

Purchase toothpaste made for dogs from a pet store or from your veterinarian. Pet toothpaste comes in a variety of flavors, including liver, mint, chicken and peanut butter. You may need to experiment with a few flavors to find out which one your dog prefers. Avoid using human toothpaste on your dog’s teeth.

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Keep in mind that your dog will end up swallowing a lot of the paste during brushing sessions, and ingesting a paste made for people might upset his stomach.

How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth

Your dog will probably find the sensation of you poking around in his mouth strange. It might make him nervous at first. However, you can make tooth brushing more pleasant for your dog if you focus on doing two things:

Take it slow. Introduce tooth brushing in small steps so that your dog doesn't get overwhelmed and upset.
Teach your dog that good things always happen when he gets his teeth brushed.

Before you start accustom your dog to having his muzzle and mouth handled.

Source: ASPCA



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