How to Brush Your Pet's Teeth

Brush Your Pet's Teeth

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A step-by-step guide on how to brush your dog's or cat's teeth. To view a free video demonstrating proper brushing techniques, please visit the Keep It Clean Web site at www.keepitcleanusa.com.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Pet-sized toothbrush
Pet toothpaste
Lots of love!

Step1

Choose a time when both you and your pet will be relaxed.

Step2

Choose a brush that is appropriate for your pet’s size.

Step3

Select a comfortable setting with the pet in your lap, on the floor or on a table.

Step4

Apply the Keep It Clean toothpaste to the brush. Remember never to use human toothpaste, because it can make your pet sick.

Step5

Using slow, circular strokes along the teeth and gumline, gently clean each quadrant -- top and bottom, left and right -- about 30 seconds each, reapplying the toothpaste in between each quadrant. Focus on massaging the gum line with an emphasis on the downward stroke.

Step6

Praise your pet with lots of love and give him a treat for a job well done!

Comments

MettlerPR said

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on 11/24/2007 Great! We are so glad our tips were helpful.

MettlerPR said

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on 6/13/2007 Hi Lung,
You should try to brush your pet's teeth when they are already relaxed or tired, this way they are less likely to resist. You could try doing it after taking your dog for a walk or after being at the park. Since you want this to be a positive experience, start slowly by just rubbing your fingers in their mouth so they can get used to it. Gradually work up to brushing. Keep us posted and good luck!

Lung said

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on 5/29/2007 My dog doesn't like it when I try to brush her teeth, so I give her one of those dental bones, but they don't work as well. Do you have any tips on how to calm her down and get the job done?

MettlerPR said

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on 5/16/2007 Sorry, the number is (866) 305-2559.

MettlerPR said

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on 5/16/2007 Hi Rich,

The Keep It Clean toothpaste is sold with the KEEP IT CLEAN™ Pet Dental Kit. The kit is $19.99 and can be purchased by calling (866) 302-2559. For more information about the kit, you can visit www.keepitcleanusa.com.

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