Toothbrush Training™
Daily pet Toothbrushing
Why Brush Your Pet's Teeth?
- Daily toothbrushing can add years to your pet’s life!
- Daily toothbrushing helps prevent gum disease!
- Daily toothbrushing is the best defense against bad breath!
- Daily toothbrushing helps protect heart health!
Toothbrushing
Toothbrushing is the best way to protect your pet’s dental health between professional dental cleanings.
Help Stop Pet dental care
Brushing My Teeth Helps Me Live Longer!
- Just like people, daily toothbrushing helps remove dental plaque.
- Plaque is the soft sticky film of bacteria that coats teeth, gums and the inside of the mouth.
- Plaque can harden into tartar which must be removed during a professional dental cleaning.
Persistent bad breath is often a sign of dental infection. Bad breath in dogs is easy to notice because they pant. All “dog breath” jokes aside, persistent bad breath is not normal!
Like people, even with toothbrushing, pets still need an annual dental exam, a dental cleaning, and dental X-rays to check for problems under the gums.
Help stop pet dental pain
But My Pet Doesn't
Like Toothbrushing
- Well socialized and trusting pets quickly accept toothbrushing because it means attention from you, it doesn’t hurt, and it involves a treat.
- Pets are used to having things in their mouth because that’s how they carry stuff. So a toothbrush is not a big deal.
- Ask your vet for a ToothBrush Training™ appointment to help get started.
When To Start ToothBrush Training™
When ToothBrush Training™ Your Pet Always Praise, Never Punish
Tips For Brushing your pet's teeth
Brushing Your Pet's Teeth
There is no need to open your pet’s mouth.
Lifting the lip allows brushing of the outer surfaces of the teeth.
For most pets, their tongue keeps the inner surfaces clean.
Make toothbrushing part of the daily routine by brushing at about the same time each day.
Keep the experience positive by using lots of praise and giving consistent rewards (food or toy).
Always end on a good note.
how to brush your pets teeth
ToothBrush Training™ Your Pet
- Choose a quiet place with no distractions, like other pets who are trying to “help.”
- Seat your pet in a corner so they can’t wiggle backwards when they’re first learning about toothbrushing.
- Dogs can be on the floor, cats and smaller dogs can be on a chair, sofa or a table.
- If the floor or table is slippery, use a yoga mat or shelf liner to provide secure footing.
- Some dog owners prefer to hold small dogs on their lap or cradled on their back like a baby.
- Some cat owners prefer to kneel on the floor behind their sitting cat.
- Have the 3 treats lined up and ready to go.
- Put the gel on the brush.
- Approximate amount of gel to use.
- Dogs over 50 lbs: 1 inch (lima bean size)
- Dogs 30-50 lbs: 3/4 inch (kidney bean size)
- Dogs 10-30 lbs: 1/2 inch (large pea size)
- Dogs under 10 lbs and cats: 1/4 inch (small pea size)
Dog Toothbrush Training
Help stop pet dental pain
Does Your Pet
Like Toothbrushing?
- If your pet doesn’t like toothbrushing, dental pain could be the problem.
- Veterinarians find that once your pet receives dental care, they will enjoy having their teeth brushed.
- Please contact your veterinarian for a complete dental exam with dental X-rays.
Pet Dental Care tips
Praise and Treats
- Positive Reinforcement Works!
- The best way to help get your pet into the habit of daily toothbrushing is praises and treats.
- PRAISE and TREAT-TREAT-TREAT!
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What Owners Say
About ToothBrush Training™
Pet Daily Toothbrushing Has Never Been Easier!
Help Stop Pet Dental Pain
You Can Make A Difference!
We Need Help!
Sadly most pet owners still don’t even know that their pets need dental care or that they are suffering from constant pain. Help us spread the word about the importance of pet dental care. Help stop pet dental pain!