Dogs need to brush their teeth

When it comes to dogs, everyone will be shocked. Do dogs also need to brush their teeth? Yes, the meat that is usually fed can easily breed bacteria in the mouth. If the mouth is not kept clean for a long time, it is easy for dogs to do so. Oral problems can be caused by periodontal disease, and if periodontal disease is not treated in time, you will need to be sent to a pet hospital for teeth cleaning or even tooth extraction. Not brushing teeth can also cause a series of diseases such as gum inflammation, dental calculus, and bad breath, which can cause dogs to lose appetite, feel depressed, and lose weight due to tooth discomfort. So dogs must brush their teeth.

How to brush your dog’s teeth

Brushing your dog’s teeth needs to be done step by step

A dog’s teeth will fully grow out at five weeks old, and the teeth will be replaced at five months old About three months old, so dogs can brush their teeth at three months old.
Most dogs will resist brushing their teeth. At this time, you cannot force the dog's mouth to open and brush, otherwise it will make them more resistant to brushing in the future, so you need a method to brush your dog's teeth.

Steps for brushing your dog’s teeth

1. First, let the dog become familiar with the taste of toothpaste, and allow the dog to lick the toothpaste.
2. Use a gauze bag dipped in water to wrap your fingers and massage the dog’s gums to allow the dog to adapt.
3. After two weeks of adaptation, use a pet-specific toothbrush to reach between the teeth and gums at a 45° angle, and massage gently in circular motions.
4. Finally, gently brush between the teeth using an up-and-down massage method. Remember to brush the inside of the teeth as well.