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Does a dog need to brush their teeth?
The hygiene of the dog’s graze is not just a whim; it is an essential procedure for the animal’s health. If you do not take care of the dog’s oral cavity, then a stone begins to form on the teeth. The stone injures the gums and can also provoke exposure of the tooth’s neck, periodontal disease. In this case, the dog will become nervous or lethargic. Painful sensations will lead to the fact that the dog may refuse to eat or play.
Bacteria that form in the oral cavity can cause bad breath, tooth loss, and worst of all; they can adversely affect the health of the dog’s heart, kidneys, and liver.
Sooner or later, dog owners ask themselves: should a dog brush his teeth? The answer is clear: yes, you need to.
It is impossible to explain to a dog that brushing his teeth is necessary and required for his health. The pet may not like the fact that they are trying to get into its mouth. Often, dogs begin to resist if they were not taught to brush their teeth at one time.
It is necessary to instill in the dog the habit of regularly brushing its teeth from puppyhood. Up to 4 months, the puppy has milk teeth. The change of teeth occurs from 4 to 6-7 months. Milk teeth do not require special care. But puppyhood is the best time to develop a healthy habit.
The dog needs to brush his teeth with special toothpaste and brush for dogs, which can be bought at a veterinary store. Brushes come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Choose one that will fit freely into the mouth. Some bushes fit over the finger.
Vital: The success of training your dog to brush teeth depends on the procedure’s correct timing. It is best to start when the dog is tired: after a walk, play, training. A tired dog will not want to resist.
So, you have chosen the right time, bought a brush, paste. Now it’s time to master the technique:

• Let the dog smell the pasta. The dog will understand that there is nothing dangerous in this and will feel a pleasant taste.
• Lift the dog’s lip with your hand, then slide your finger over the teeth and gums.
• Then introduce your pet to the toothbrush.
• If the dog does not resist, first brush the outside of the teeth one by one, moving in one direction.
• Then go to the inside, slightly press on the dog’s mouth to open it. It is not necessary to clean the inside. The dog cleans its plaque with the tongue.
  Important: When brushing, talk to your dog in a calm tone so that he does not get scared.
  The brushing time should take a few minutes literally so that the dog does not feel discomfort. If you don’t have time to brush all your teeth quickly, put it off until next time. Thus, move on to more teeth.

After a successful procedure, reward your dog by giving him a favorite treat or toy. If the dog protested, do not encourage him; otherwise, he will take this behavior as a rule.