10 Jan How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth (Part 3)

In the previous parts, we explained the importance of brushing in dogs. We said that if you ignore dogs’ brushing, they will get various diseases such as periodontal disease or gingivitis. We also explained the best time and duration of brushing. There are many tips to start brushing your dog’s teeth that need to be followed. These tips include the right toothbrush and toothpaste, not using baking soda, choosing the right position, preparing the gums and toothbrush, using circular motions and focusing on the dental plaque. In this part, we will explain how to finish brushing, ways to protect teeth, make homemade toothpaste and common mistakes about brushing dog’s teeth.

Finish brushing

Reward your dog when you have finished cleaning his teeth. Always stop when the brushing is fun. Also, remember that good dental care doesn’t end with brushing. Chewing and specific treatments can also help you fight plaque. Don’t forget to plan your brushing regularly.

Tips for better cleaning of dog teeth

• It’s enough to brush the teeth and clean the thick saliva. You don’t have to brush the inside of your dog’s teeth.
• For keeping your dog’s teeth clean, it’s better to give him dry food or special biscuits daily. It can prevent tooth decay and keep the teeth clean.
• Try taking your dog to a veterinarian to check his teeth and diagnose any damage.
• You can give your dog chewy food 2 or 3 times a week but non-edible chewing toys every day.
• See a veterinarian as soon as possible if you notice any symptoms such as redness, swelling, bleeding gums, bad breath and brown teeth.

Making toothpaste at home

Due to its fluoride content, human toothpaste causes stomach poisoning problems for dogs, stomach pain, and indigestion. Dogs can’t remove the foam of toothpaste from the mouth. You can use dog toothpaste for dog toothbrushes or make homemade toothpaste at home.

To do this, you need six teaspoons of baking soda, 1/3 teaspoon of salt and four teaspoons of glycerin. You mix the above three to get a toothpaste-like composition. To satisfy the dog, you can add to the above mixture of beef broth (low in sodium) or two teaspoons of mint extract. Baking soda can be toxic to dogs (but in large quantities). The above mixture is suitable because it has a small baking soda. You should store this mixture in the refrigerator.

Common mistakes in brushing dog teeth

• Don’t try to open the dog’s snout. As soon as you try to open your dog’s nose, a fight starts with him. The solution is to gently brush his teeth when his mouth is closed and lift his lips whenever necessary.
• When your dog’s mouth is dirty, don’t brush it. Before brushing your dog’s mouth, take him to the vet to clean his teeth and gums. Because if your teeth are dirty and you touch them, you are just moving the bacteria and plaque. You may also be getting the bacteria into the gums’ blood vessels.
• Don’t scratch his teeth. If the toothbrush is rough, it will injure the dog’s gums and damage his teeth.

Keeping a dog and the sweetness and excitement he brings to today’s boring life also has many challenges and problems. They need attention and care like the rest of the family. Dogs’ teeth are essential in maintaining good health and preventing them from getting sick. Therefore, they should be taken care of regularly and if you see any signs of disease or tooth decay, see a veterinarian immediately. To have a healthy and lively dog, you need to pay attention to nutrition, activity, health, grooming and much more. You can prevent the disease and have a healthy dog in this case. In all these steps, you can count on the specialised team of MishkaGrooming. Our experienced and precise groomers have groomed your dogs carefully and accurately to count the moments for the next session.