Brushing teeth?
I have a 3month old shih tzu and I was advised to brush his teeth everyday. I would like to keep his mouth clean since I let him lick my arm and kiss me. I am I supposed to brush his teeth? His teeth are very small... do I use special brush and toothpast?
Also am I supposed force his mouth open? also how do I rinse his mouth?
you can tell that i'm new at this... =)
Brushing teeth?
You can buy specialy dog toothbrushes that have loopy handles so they're easy to hold. They also make little brushes that go on your finger, I think these are for smaller dogs. They also make special dog toothpaste, DO NOT use human toothpaste. Buy a toothpaste that says ENZYMATIC. That's what you want. What they make tastes good to dogs and you do not rinse afterward, it is safe for the dog to swallow. Yes, you have to open hos mouth, and that will take a little getting used to for him. At first, I would say get him used to the toothpaste, and onece he likes it put it on the brush and let him lick it. At this stage only use very small quantities, just for acclimation. Once he likes the brush and paste, try putting itin his mouth. You can start by lifting his "lips" and brushing the sides of the teeth you see from the outside, and then going inside her cheeck and brushing. Once he lets you do that move on to opening his jaw but putting your fingers back at the corners of his mouth, and he'll open it. It's hard to describe, but a vet can easily show you, so ask the next time you go.
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