Brushing a small dogs teeth?

I have a 3 month old Maltese puppy-I am told that I need to brush his teeth/get his teeth brushed. Can I do this at home? And if so any suggestions or tips??





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Brushing a small dogs teeth?
You can get a fingertip toothbrush or use a soft brush with a compact head or even wrap your finger in gauze or a small wash cloth. You can get meat flavored toothpaste for your dog that he may actually enjoy.





Just let him lick it the paste off the toothbrush for a few days, then touch the toothpaste/brush to his teeth for a few days, etc. Depending on just how sensitive he is to brushing you can draw out this process or get right to it.





Some people do this everyday and others even get their dog to accept electric toothbrushes.





if your puppy is prone to dental problems, there is a new dental vaccine out for dogs that you can ask your vet about.





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Reply:I have a maltese too!And yes you do need to brush its teeth...in the store there is a special toothpaste for dogs and pups...you can use a regular toothbrush or if not there is a special toothbrush for dogs and pups too...and yes you can do it at home!: )( :
Reply:I've never done it with mine.. he's five years old and he has not tartars problem.. but you have to be care of something:


Never give him sweets, nothing containing sugar!!


sometime, like one per months, buy a special bone in a pets shop, one of those done appositely for dogs, ask there.. He/she 'll bite it for a while and it'd cleans teethe in state of brushing..


I give him also bread, like one per week, a very dried and hard bread piece.. it also cleans while he tries eating it!
Reply:My vet said that its fine to brush their teeth with children's toothpaste. Like bubble gum, or strawberry flavor. Dogs don't really like the toothpaste made for them, or minty flavors. Get a kids size toothbrush.
Reply:Yes - your local pet store will have a whole section for dog dental care. Get a toothbrush with two ends - one will be small and the other will be bigger. Also get doggie toothpaste - they come in all kinds of flavors that your dog will actually like, and then also get a rubber gum cleaner - they look like rubber thimbles with little bristles on them. Brush your dog's teeth about once a week and you shouldn't have to take them to get professional cleanings (which cost hundreds of dollars). Brushing your dog's teeth is the best way to prevent any future dental issues. Things like tooth abscesses, etc can be fatal for anyone - including dogs.



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