Steps for Introducing Toothbrush to Your Dog

Dogs need time to become accustomed to dental brushing gradually, and make sure that they could enjoy the experience. Each dog is unique and training must be step by step. Care must be taken when inserting fingers into the dog's mouth with the pet finger toothbrush. It is not advisable to do so with aggressive dogs or dogs which might bite you. Here we give you some tips to get you started brushing your dog's teeth. Each stage should be lasted at least 5 minutes and repeated five days before moving to the next stage.

1) Introduction to flavor toothpaste. Wash your hands and put some toothpaste on your finger and let the dog lick the toothpaste of your finger, and you could get the toothpaste from dog supplies online. Don’t forget to repeat this step for a couple times.

2) Accustom the dog to contact in the mouth. Put toothpaste on your finger, push it gently into the dog's mouth and slide it across the surface of the teeth and gums. Do not insert your finger beyond the point where your dog is comfortable.

3) Introduction of the toothbrush for dogs Canines first! Prepare the brush with water and toothpaste. Let the dog lick some dough brush. Gently hold the dog's muzzle to stop licking. Begin brushing teeth gently only with vertical movements and toothbrush angled toward the gumline, take the brush from the gum to the tooth end. At this stage, avoid brushing the front teeth because they are the most sensitive area of ​​the mouth

4) Toothbrush-posterior teeth. As in the previous stage, begin brushing the canines (vertical movements)

Gently advance along the post canine teeth in a circular motion. Do not get beyond the point where the dog feels comfortable. Brush the 2 sides of the mouth.

5) Toothbrush-all teeth with the dog oral care toothbrush. As before, start brushing the canines and then finish the posterior teeth and incisors. Hold the dog's muzzle to keep your mouth closed and gently lift the upper lip with his thumb and forefinger surrounding the snout to discover the incisor teeth. Many dogs are sensitive and can sneeze when they brush the incisors. Gently brush the front teeth by vertical movements (as with canines). Gradually increase the duration of brushing. For maximum protection, you have to brush your teeth every day.