How Do I Clean My Dog S Teeth

They work similarly to toothbrushes but are not able to get into the tiny nooks and crannies that a brush does.

Use your finger or a very soft brush and a tasty tooth paste to gently rub the back teeth and gums. If your dog will tolerate you putting your fingers in their mouth but runs at the sight of a toothbrush then tooth wipes may be an ideal option. Dental chews and treats are also a good way of helping to keep your dog s teeth clean. If your dog won t have it don t despair there are enzymatic tooth pastes that work pretty well even if you can t brush his teeth.

Feeding bones is controversial. Some owners may favour wet foods for their dog over dry. That s right dogs need to clean their teeth too. 7 bully sticks.

Feeding bones to your dog. To clean your dog s teeth be sure to use a dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste as human toothpaste is highly toxic to dogs. Get your dog accustomed to having its mouth touched by massaging its lips with your finger for 30 to 60 seconds each day for a week and then move on to touching its teeth and gums once per day for another week. However dry dog food may have the added benefit of exercising their chewing muscles and provide a mild cleaning effect on the teeth.