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Brushing your dog’s and cat’s teeth is more important than you might think. Imagine going years of your life with out brushing. Does it make you cringe? This is what your pet’s mouth feels like.
Tooth problems in pets can lead to much worse problems. The bacteria in the mouth can lead to kidney, liver, or even heart disease. Tooth problems can be avoided easily and quickly. By starting at a young age you can increase the lifetime of your pet. Brushing is also a nice bonding moment for you and your dog or cat.
The first thing needed to do is to find pet friendly toothpaste. Human toothpaste can cause some stomach problems so it is best to check at a pet store or with your veterinarian to find animal specific paste. I recommend using a finger brush for dogs and a soft pediatric toothbrush for your cat.
Getting your pet used to the new paste and routine is important, but easy to do. Take a small amount of toothpaste on your finger tip and just have your pet lick it off. This should not be hard since most toothpaste is poultry or beef flavor. After a week of having your pet lick off the paste it is time to move to the next step.
You want your pet to get used to the feeling of having their teeth brushed as well as having your hand in their mouth. Do this by taking a small amount of toothpaste on your finger and massaging the inside of the mouth where the gum and tooth meet. It is most important to get the back teeth as well as the outer surface. This should be done every day for a week.
The final step is switching to a brush. Very gently massage the outer surface of the tooth and gum line. Brushing once a day is going to make wonders in your pet’s breath and health
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