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Brushing your dog’s teeth

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00:03 Speaker 1: Try to let your dog taste a little of the toothpaste from your finger or the toothbrush. Once your dog has accepted the taste of the toothpaste, begin the procedure by raising your dog's lip with your free hand. Brush one or two cheek teeth in a straight back and forth motion. Try to hold the brush at a 45-degree angle to the tooth with the bristles pointing toward the gum line. Work from the back teeth toward the midline of your dog's mouth, then switch to the other side. Try to brush for approximately 30 seconds per side. Generally, only the outer surfaces of the teeth need to be cleaned, because the tongue tends to remove plaque from the inner surfaces.

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Teaching your dog to accept brushing will take some training, but will be very beneficial to the dog once he is accustomed to the process. Daily brushing is most beneficial and will help to establish a routine for your pet, but brushing twice a week is acceptable if your schedule can’t accommodate daily brushing.

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