How often should you brush your dog鈥檚 teeth? What鈥檚 the proper way to do it? Students from 黑料不打烊鈥檚 Veterinary Assisting program[1] are demonstrating how to brush a dog鈥檚 teeth.
Here鈥檚 a list of the products you鈥檒l need:
- Enzymatic Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Finger brush (for cats or small breeds)
First, take your pet toothbrush and get it wet. Then apply your toothpaste. Lift the dog鈥檚 lips and go on the outside of the teeth that touch the lips and brush for about two minutes. You鈥檒l want to brush daily so the teeth stay clean and healthy. 鈥淭he importance of tooth brushing is for the pet鈥檚 overall health. There are bacteria that are found in the tartar that can actually affect the heart,鈥� said Mesa Veterinary Assisting Program Director Kelsey White. It鈥檚 all about contact time. Keep the toothpaste on for up to two minutes daily to help your pet鈥檚 health. [1] For comprehensive consumer information, visit carrington.edu/degrees/veterinary-assisting/.
