Do dogs need to brush their teeth?

Dogs also need to brush their teeth. Dogs’ teeth are prone to hiding some food residues. When food remains between the 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.

How to help your dog brush his teeth

1. Choose a toothbrush: The correct way to brush your dog’s teeth starts with choosing a toothbrush, size and bristles. Softness and hardness are the key points of choice. It’s the same as when children choose toothbrushes. Larger dogs should choose toothbrushes with larger brush heads. Smaller dogs such as dachshunds, Chihuahuas, and Corgis should choose small brush heads. Choose different sizes according to their body types. The larger the toothbrush is, the more comprehensive the cleaning will be. Toothbrush bristles need to be soft and pliable. If they are too hard, they may damage your dog’s teeth and gums.
2. Brushing posture: When starting to brush teeth, please open your dog’s lips to expose the teeth and gums, and then align the toothbrush with the teeth at a 45-degree angle, with the bristles pointing toward the gums. Just like we brush our teeth, use a circular motion to remove plaque 5-15 times in each area
3. Reward after brushing:After brushing, pay attention to whether there are any stains on the dog’s gums Bleeding. If there is abnormal bleeding, you should check it with a veterinarian immediately. In addition, after brushing your teeth, there will always be some blind spots that are difficult for the toothbrush to clean. It is recommended to use a dental cleaning bone to assist in cleaning the back teeth area that the toothbrush cannot penetrate. You can also use Use dental bone cleaning as a reward for your dog to brush his teeth well and make your dog fall in love with brushing!