Does your dog have bad breath and tartar build up on his teeth? If yes, then it’s a sign that your pooch needs a proper dental care or he will end up with dental and gum disease. Here are some of the tips to help and ensure that your dog’s mouth stays clean and healthy.
Dog’s Teeth And Mouth Clean And Healthy
- The first thing you need to teach your dog that it’s OK for people to handle his mouth and muzzle, so that this will help him to tolerate the future dental care.
- Practice this with your dog anytime, when he is near by you, move his gums aside and rub the finger over his front teeth and gums.
- Try to rest your hands on his muzzle, one on top and the other below his jaw, and gently open his mouth, while doing this offer treats to your furry pal.
- If your pooch is finding it uncomfortable with this handling, make it more appealing. By coating your finger with something special like by dipping your finger in the chicken broth etc. This will make him happy and allow you to move your finger in his mouth.
- Make sure you keep your finger just within licking range, not inside of his mouth. When you are moving the finger on his teeth and gum, as well as rub the outside of his lips.
- After some sessions, you can brush your pet’s teeth with the help of Pet Dent Finger Brush or Pet Dent Toothbrush. These brushes are specifically designed for the pets.
- You can apply Pet Dent Toothpaste on the brush, which is a flavored toothpaste, specially designed for the furry pal’s. Make sure, you don’t use human toothpaste on your fur baby, as this can be dangerous if swallowed.
- You can brush your pet’s teeth on regular basis or twice a week. This will help to decrease the buildup of tartar, plaque and prevent from dental and gum diseases.
Surely, the above points will help you to keep your dog’s mouth clean and healthy, as well as prevent him from dental and gum diseases.