How to Properly Brush Your Dog's Teeth

Before I tell you exactly how to brush your dog's teeth correctly, I want you to take a look at these questions:

· Do you know that dogs can also get cavities just like humans?

· Did you know that when dogs get cavities, it is one of the reasons that lead to bad breath?

Well, hopefully your dog isn't in this situation right now, but even if it is, please read on. Right now I will show you some totally straightforward tips and steps on how to brush your dog's teeth properly.

Step One:

This step is followed by a very important warning, so don't get ahead of me. Don't start to brush your dog's teeth right away! If you tried doing that from the first day, you probably experienced some growling or biting, depending on your dog's attitude. For the first couple of days, don't brush your dog's teeth; just examine them, day after day. Around the fourth to fifth day, you will feel your dog getting used to the procedure; although again, it really depends on your dog, and how fast it adjusts to things.

Step Two:

Usually by now, most owners will be impatient, and will want to start brushing their dog's teeth right off the bat. You could do that, depending on the age of your canine, and like I always say, depending on its attitude. I always like to take another step just to be sure that my dog is truly ready for getting its teeth brushed. I would buy a type of finger sock especially designed from brushing a dog's teeth. Be very, very careful during this process. Slip on the finger sock, and carefully open your canine's jaw. For the next couple of days, the goal here is to have your canine be okay with your finger inside of its mouth. Start to gently brush without toothpaste, and repeat the process if needed.

Step Three:

Now only in step three, you are fully ready to start brushing your dog's teeth. Never, ever, use human toothpaste and a human toothbrush on your dog. There are many dog toothpastes and toothbrushes all over the place. Toothpastes that are designed for dogs will make your job a lot easier, because they just love the taste of it. To get your dog used to the toothpaste, put a tiny amount on your finger and let your dog try it. After it has become accustomed to the flavor of the toothpaste, apply a little bit of toothpaste on the brush, and lift your dog's lip. Put the toothbrush on the teeth and start to brush gently in a circular motion. Make sure to brush the molars, and also the base of the gums, because that is more likely where the dog can develop problems. Since you don't need to rinse out dog toothpaste, it makes your job of brushing your dog's teeth even easier. After you have brushed your dog's teeth, don't forget to give its favorite canine treat for the next couple of days, as it gets used to the new process. Now congratulations, you have successfully learned how to brush your dog's teeth, step by step!

Brushing your dog's teeth should be a daily event for you. It's not a big chore, so it shouldn't be a big deal to you, especially since you are helping restore your dog's teeth. Soon after a while, you will notice a major difference in your dog's teeth and hygiene, because taking care of your dog matters.