Brushing Your Pet’s Teeth
10 Feb 2009
How often do you clean your pets teeth?
You can and should brush your pet’s teeth daily, but any brushing is better than none at all. Here are some tips to help you through the process.
Establishing a routine will work to your benefit. Generally, right after dinner your pet will be happiest. This is a great time to enlist their cooperation. Feed, clean teeth, play.
Use a soft toothbrush.
Help your pet become accustom to having something in their mouths.
Start by slowly lifting the lip and running your finger or damp wash cloth along the gums and teeth.
Talk to and praise your pet during “teeth time” to encourage calm cooperation.
Each day gradually increase the amount of time you spend in the mouth.
Focus on the outside of the teeth where gum disease usually occurs. The inside of the teeth are kept cleaner with help from the tongue.
Only use toothpaste formulated for pets. Do not use human toothpaste. Avoid using baking soda, the high sodium content can be dangerous to some pets.
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