Tips from an Expert: How to Clean a Dog's Teeth – Good to Know

According to veterinarians, you need to brush your dog’s teeth 1-2 times a week, using a toothbrush. However, you can resort to this procedure and other auxiliary methods (for example, using chewy treats) more often.

Can you use regular toothpaste to brush your dog's teeth

Their composition is adapted for humans, but not suitable for four-legged animals.

In addition, the dog does not know how to spit the paste, so its remains will be swallowed.

Human toothpastes often contain ingredients that can cause serious poisoning, even death, in dogs.

What happens if you don't brush your dog's teeth

If you do not brush the teeth of dogs and cats, the animals may develop gingivitis (inflammation of the gums) and periodontitis, after which the tooth will have to be removed.

In addition, he loss of a tooth itself is not as terrible as the torment that an animal experiences when its tooth begins to ache.

How to brush your dog's teeth at home

To do this, you can apply dog paste to gauze or a silicone finger brush and let the naughty dog smell it.

Once he likes the smell, slightly open his mouth and begin to gently massage his teeth.

If the baby sits quietly, he can get a treat. During the procedure, you should also encourage him with a kind word.

We previously talked about signs that your dog doesn't respect you.

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• 4 February 2024

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