How to Clean Your Dog’s Teeth

To Clean Your Dog’s Teeth

You will need:

• A small human toothbrush or a dog toothbrush or a dog fingerbrush
• dog toothpaste (or baking soda as a substitute)
• A bowl of water
• A dog treat

Once a week check your dog’s gums and teeth by gently rubbing your finger your dog’s gums. This lets you check for any swelling, tenderness or a build up of tartar.

The gums should look pink to show a healthy colour.
If your dog shows any signs of tenderness, swelling or bleeding then take them to the vet.

Put a pea size amount of canine toothpaste onto your finger and let your dog sniff it and lick it off your finger. This will allow them to get used to the new taste especially when you first start cleaning your dog’s teeth.

Never use human toothpaste as the ingredients are too strong for dogs. Canine toothpaste is made of special dog flavourings which makes it kinder and more suitable for your dog.

Put a small sized amount of canine toothpaste onto the small toothbrush or dog fingerbrush. Let your dog sniff it again though this time, slide your finger into the side of their mouth so you can slide the brush around the left and right sides. Also brush the front top and bottom teeth.

Remember to use gentle brush strokes as the gums can get massaged too. Always brush on the outside of the teeth nearest to their cheeks, not on the side nearer to their tongue.

When you have finished your dog may want to drink its water so make sure its bowl is nearby. You may want to give your dog a small treat after so they will remember that cleaning their teeth is rewarded afterwards.

To help your dog keep its teeth for longer, it is better to use dry dog food rather than moist dog food. This also helps with keeping their breath fresher too.

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