How To Clean Your Dog's Teeth

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"Doggy breath" isn't just an expression—regular oral hygiene is just as important for dogs as it is for people. Which is why it's never too early—or too late—to start polishing your puppy's pearly whites.

To complete this How-To you will need:

A toothbrush for humans or canines
Canine toothpaste
A bowl of water
And some dog treats
A counter or table (optional)
A towel (optional)
Some baking soda (optional)
And a veterinarian (optional)

Step 1: Check teeth & gums

At least once a week, sit your dog down to check his teeth and gums.

Tip: If you have a small dog, you may prefer placing him on a counter or table with a towel under him.

Step 2: Feel gums

Gently run your fingers along your pooch's gums, checking for swelling, tenderness, and tartar buildup. They should feel firm and have a healthy color.

Tip: If your dog's gum area seems especially sensitive, or if you notice swelling or bleeding, take the dog to a vet.

Step 3: Let pet sniff toothpaste

Put a small dab of canine toothpaste on your finger and let your pet sniff it and lick it off.

Tip: You can substitute baking soda and water, but never use human toothpaste.

Step 4: Let dog sniff again

Now put some of the toothpaste on the brush and let him sniff it again. Now he should be familiar with the paste and brush and more willing to let you brush his teeth.

Step 5: Brush teeth

Gently brush the dog's teeth, front and back, for as long as he'll let you.

Step 6: Give drink of water

Give the dog a drink of water.

Step 7: Wash hands

Wash your hands when you're all done.

Tip: If your vet recommends it, have your dog's teeth professionally cleaned. Since this procedure is done under anesthesia, it is more thorough than a home cleaning.

Step 8: Reward with a treat

Reward him with a treat. It may sound weird, but giving your dog a treat after his teeth-cleaning will make him remember the process more fondly next time!

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Pets & Animals

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• dog
• teeth
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• howto
• clean
• pet
• groom

[nataliawasilewska97]

Now All I need is a dog xD

[uliuli08]

Veterinarian? Where do we buy those?

[ladose1000]

@nataliawasilewska97 haha did u get the dog? :p

[hearts2132]

dog: wth r u touching my teeth youd better give me a treat!

[laramee00]

@StEPhYROCkZ09 Because human toothpaste has ingredients in it and it is bad for the health of dogs or babies under 3 years old. The baking soda is for the cleansing of the dog's teeth especially for the canines (part of the dog's teeth). You can use Baking Soda and water for brusing your dog's teeth =)

[Sherlockrules]

@StokedBeastMotoDr Um thats animal abuse

[PGVG8]

@StokedBeastMotoDr u r so mean my god i will never do that to a dog

[Peoplepopo]

EWWWWWW!!! ITS BLACK TOOTHPASTE

[WXNXFofficial]

I could never do this, my dog will get pissed