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Unlike humans, dogs do not eat sweet foods and carbohydrates well, so they are less likely to develop cavities.
If a dog gets a cavity, it'll be a big deal😥
Also, if you don't take care of your teeth, your plaque may build up, resulting in bad breath or periodontal diseases, so you should brush your teeth and take care of it.
Today, we will learn about how to take care of your dog's teeth for your dog's dental health.
【Dog food management】
First, it is a way to manage tartar of dogs using dog food.🐶
Dogs eating only dry food do not get tartar.
However, in the case of human food, it is high in sugar and high in carbohydrates, so it adheres well to the teeth and is likely to form plaque,
❌so you should not give food that people eat.❌
When a dog consumes human food, he or she should make a habit of drinking water after eating so that he or she can remove the food from his or her mouth.💧
In addition, it is recommended to provide functional feed and oral care gum or snacks to prevent tartar from occurring 🙂
【How to brush your dog's teeth】
You can brush your dog's teeth 2-3 days a week.
Let's find out how to brush your teeth for dogs who are not familiar with brushing.
〈How to brush your dog's teeth>
1. Please provide time and place for brushing, toothpaste and toothbrush.
If you are an active dog or a dog living with another dog, please choose a bright place where you can see your teeth well when you can do it calmly alone.☀
Also, because animals eat toothpaste, they should use it for pets, not for humans.😉
2. Help your dog get used to the toothbrush.
Before brushing your teeth, you should first get used to touching your dog's mouth.
Get into the habit of gently rubbing your dog's mouth, inside, and teeth with your fingers wrapped in gauze or cloth👆
After that, it is said that using a toothbrush reduces the dogs' rejection and stress.
If the dog is too reluctant in this process, please stop and try again later.
If your dog is used to touching around your mouth, inside your mouth, and teeth, then touch your front teeth, fangs, and molars with a toothbrush🦷
If your dog has done a good job, help him get used to the feeling of the toothbrush by giving him compliments and rewards.🥰
3. Help your dog get used to toothpaste.
The next goal is toothpaste!
First, put toothpaste on your fingers, then let your dog smell it and lick it to taste it.
If your dog continues to feel rejected, you can try changing it to a different taste.
4. Brushing your dog's teeth.
If your dog is accustomed to both toothbrushes and toothpaste and has no resistance, squeeze the toothpaste on top of the toothbrush and press it lightly with your hand to let the toothpaste soak between the toothbrushes.
First, raise the dog's upper lip and wipe the front teeth.
Place the dog's teeth at a 45-degree angle and wipe them while sweeping them from the gums toward the teeth. ☺
After wiping your dog's front teeth, brush the fangs and front molars.
If you brush your dog's gums, it can damage your gums, so just brush your teeth up and down as if you're drawing a circle.
Next, wipe the dog's inner molar.
This part is difficult to brush, so please do it when your dog doesn't have a lot of resistance. 😮
5. Compliment and reward your dog.
If your dog has done the whole process well, you should either pet him to remember his teeth positively or give him a treat at the end of each step to compliment and reward him 🥰
【How to choose dog oral care products】
As I said briefly above, dogs should not use human-used toothpaste because they swallow it.
Since human toothpaste contains fluoride and surfactants, eating them can cause gastrointestinal problems.
Also, alcohol, artificial sweeteners, methyl parabens, sodium benzoate, essential oils, etc
❌ You should avoid toothpaste that contains ingredients. ❌
Dog toothbrushes choose toothbrushes with soft bristles that are less irritating to the dog's gums, and small-headed toothbrushes for small dogs so that they don't overdo it when the dog opens its mouth.😌.
If it's too hard to brush your dog's teeth, you can take care of it with gauze and mouth tissue, or you can prevent tartar with tartar gum.😉
So far, we've looked at how to take care of your dog's oral care, how to brush your teeth, and how to choose oral care products.
For those living with their dogs, I hope today's post was helpful and I'll come back with a helpful one next time.💙
Have a great day with the duz '◡'