Homes where dogs are kept as a pet animal, also in many households, they are treated as a special family member. Your dog’s teeth are the main areas in your dogs’ body that always require special attention and care. Some studies prove that dogs develop various types of gum disease by the age of four. The main reasons of these diseases are the plaque and tartar buildup. Few signs such as bleeding gums, bad breath and loose teeth are clear indications of some sort of teeth problems with your dog. Interestingly, most of the tooth diseases related to dog can be prevented at home with proper canine dental care methods.

The first step in prevention of canine dental care is brushing of your dog’s teeth regularly at home. There are two basic accessories whom you have to have for your dog. Always use specifically made toothbrush and flavored toothpaste for dogs. Dog toothpaste comes in great flavors like beef and poultry. It is better to have your dog taste the toothpaste before you start using the same for cleaning. Tooth brushing must be a part of dog training from the very first day when a dog arrives in your home. With the proper dog training, you & your dog, both will start enjoying the tooth cleaning process.

There several methods that can be adopted for brushing of teeth of your dog but most importantly, you should remain gentle and kind to your dog all the time. Next get your dog used to having his mouth handled. Gently hold his muzzle with one hand and stroke it with the other hand. Then lift his upper lip to expose the teeth. You need to repeat this procedure for several days, unless your dog fully gets used to your hand and starts understanding the procedure. Praising gives good feeling to dogs so always praise your dog for cooperating. Better to use plain gauze or a piece of soft cloth wrapped around your finger, or a dental pad or sponge, dab on some dog toothpaste and gently wipe your dog’s teeth and gums using a circular motion. Repeat the process for the next couple of days. Next step is biting easier for you because you already have done all the home work. Put some toothpaste on your dog’s toothbrush. Hold his muzzle gently and with a finger lift his lip one side. Now brush the teeth in circular motion, and you will realize that your pet is enjoying the process which is beneficial for its health.