How to Clean Your Dog's Teeth Naturally with Ice

Most dogs hate having their teeth brushed. If your dog refuses to cooperate, here's a great way to improve their oral hygiene on the cheap.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Dog
• Ice

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   Make Ice ~ Make some ice cubes. Smaller or larger ice cubes may be required depending on the size of your dog.

2. 
    

   Soften Ice ~ Place ice in a glass of cold water and let it set for 5 minutes.

3. 
    

   Enjoy with Your Dog ~ Have a seat, drink some water and feed your dog a cube at a time. They'll think you're spoiling them!

Tips & Warnings

• Encourage your dog to eat ice by enjoying it yourself.
• Keep a stockpile of ice in the freezer. If your dog loves it, you can use it every day.
• Be careful! Dogs with old or weak teeth may chip a tooth on hard ice!
• Be careful! Give ice the appropriate size for your dog!
• Watch your glass! They may like it too much!

[TxLady]

on 8/23/2008 Thanks for the advice!

[L1onherd]

on 6/20/2008 I tried this and it worked! Even my cat joined in! For the cat and the small dog I had to use crushed ice.

[Gracie1402]

on 6/11/2008 I never knew this! Great article!

[momandpopoften]

on 6/9/2008 Hah! Ice! Who'd've thought it?

[bront3]

on 6/8/2008 my dogs love ice-- and they hate having their teeth brushed. I tried greenies, but that upsets their tummy, I tried crunchy treats and they got fat. Ice--- love it