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This post will outline how to brush your dog’s teeth in order to minimize the risk of an oral disease, as well as how to know when you’re doing a good job. It will also provide advice on what kind of toothbrush is best for your dog, and give some tips about how much toothpaste you should use.
Choosing a Dog Toothbrush and Toothpaste
First of all, you will need to choose an appropriate toothbrush and toothpaste for your dog. It’s important that you don’t use human toothpaste and toothbrushes for this — a dogs teeth and gums are very different and the taste is also important. Choose a toothpaste with a taste that your dog likes such as chicken or beef!
Get him used to the Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Before you can properly brush your dogs teeth, you will need to get him or her used to the toothpaste and toothbrush. Make it all very positive — when the toothbrush comes out the dog gets to lick the nice tasting toothpaste from the brush, and that is all for at least a few days!
