Gilmoor Vets Limited
Canine Dental Care

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Canine Dental Brushing

Gather your supplies. You'll need a toothbrush (any style) and toothpaste made for dogs.
For several days in a row, call your dog, praise and pet him. Let him sniff the brush and lick some paste off your finger.
Next, put some paste on the toothbrush and let your dog lick the paste off the brush. As he is licking, touch the brush to his teeth. Do this for at least a week.
Hold your dogs muzzle lightly with one hand, lifting up one side of his lips with your fingers near the corner of his mouth. Hold the brush in your other hand.
Brush the outside surfaces of the back teeth, using an up-and-down or circular motion. Do just one side for a week.
Repeat on the other side for another seven days.
Lift up the lips in the front of your dog's mouth and brush the outside surfaces of the canine and front teeth. Keep praising and petting your dog as you go.
For dogs who strongly resist brushing, or for added protection, try an enzyme mouth spray or rub-on gel product.
Finish with a big reward - praise and a dental or fresh-breath treat work well.
Repeat daily. Yes daily! Veterinary dentists say that's best. Your dog will soon get used to the new brushing routine. And so will you!

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