Dogs’ teeth are more likely to hide some food debris. When food remains in the gaps between teeth for a long time and is not cleaned daily, over time, food fermentation will not only cause bad breath, but also cause stains and yellowing of teeth. It is very easy to cause bacterial growth, gingival inflammation, and tooth decay, thus affecting the dog’s daily appetite and digestion.
Dogs should use special toothpaste when brushing their teeth, not human toothpaste
Dogs will not spit out the foam in their mouths, they will only swallow the foam into their throats, and human toothpaste is all irritating. It is relatively large and not suitable for the dog itself. It is easy to cause allergic reactions, even damage the inside of the dog's mouth, irritate the gastrointestinal tract, etc. When brushing your dog's teeth, you should choose a dog-specific toothpaste. This toothpaste will not foam and is less irritating. Just choose a flavor that your dog likes.
How to brush your dog’s teeth
1. Apply dog-specific toothpaste on a regular toothbrush (or dog-specific toothbrush). 2. Approach the dog slowly. Let it see the toothbrush in your hand and try to appease its uneasiness. 3. Use your index finger and thumb to open the dog's mouth, don't use too much force, so that the dog's teeth can be exposed. 4. Gently support the dog's lower jaw with one hand, and hold the toothbrush with the other hand to gently brush the dog's teeth. 5. Brush the teeth on both sides of the dog's cheeks. Don't be too rough when brushing on the other side. 6. Then use a soft-bristled toothbrush. After inserting the finger toothbrush onto your index finger, apply a squeeze of dog toothpaste. 7. This time, in addition to brushing the areas you brushed before, you should also brush the front teeth and the inside of the teeth. Because the bristles of the toothbrush are relatively hard, although you want to clean the dog, you should not use too much force to avoid breaking the dog's gums and bleeding.
Dogs that really don’t want to have their teeth brushed can use special mouthwash
Some dogs really don’t like brushing. Dog owners can use dog mouthwash to rinse their dogs’ mouths, and put a capful of mouthwash into it. Pour 500ML of water, stir evenly and let the dog drink the water. This can also clean the mouth. The frequency of use is once a week. If the dog's mouth is dirty, it can be used twice a week.
