Dogs are eating miscellaneous food, there are a lot of pet owners will give their beloved dog for brushing, dog oral cavity is not cleaned up in time, in the long run will cause many oral diseases. So, as a pet owner how to brush the teeth of small dogs?
Gently stroke its cheek area with your finger for a minute or two and you can give it protection and praise appropriately. Put a little animal toothpaste on your finger and let your pet taste it, after a couple of days it will get used to it. Your pet likes the toothpaste, after that consider how to treat it, then guide your pet to brush with a toothbrush or hand brush by lathering a little bit of toothpaste on the toothbrush, gently lifting the upper lip, and using the toothbrush to follow the teeth in slow, circular motions, gently brushing the teeth and beds of the teeth. Gradually increase the amount of brushing each day, but do it slowly, don’t brush farther away, and increase the brushing time to about 30 seconds, getting to every corner. Give your pet some praise and rewards after brushing, and if you have any further questions about brushing your pet’s teeth, go ahead and contact your veterinarian.
If your dog now has tartar, a cotton strip moistened in cool boiled water and squeezed with a bit of toothpaste will clean it off for him. However, if you’re not confident enough, it’s best to go to a professional veterinarian for help! So that you don’t hurt your dog’s teeth. If you are unable to brush his teeth, your vet will introduce an antibacterial cleaner or cleaning paste for your pet. This is specially made for pets and can be used daily to slowly remove buildup from the teeth.