How often should a dog be cleaning its teeth?
Marina Wilkinson
2025-08-03 05:29:22
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You should keep brushing your dog's teeth as part of a regular grooming routine. Start teeth cleaning when they're a puppy and brush their teeth everyday to get them used to it. If you haven't done this before, gradually introduce it by having your finger near their mouth. Keep doing this and then slowly introduce brushing until this is natural. Brush your dog's teeth regularly.
Yesenia Schuppe
2025-08-03 04:01:06
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To prevent serious dental disease, it’s recommended to brush your pet’s teeth at home at least two to three times per week. Along with consistent at-home care, you’ll need to take your pet for a professional dental cleaning once a year. Brushing a puppy’s teeth or a kitten’s teeth helps them become used to the routine easier than starting with an adult dog or cat. In total, it should take about 30 seconds to 1 minute to brush your pet’s teeth. Your pet probably won’t tolerate you cleaning his entire mouth at once. Stop every 5-10 seconds and give your pet some positive reinforcement, like petting or cheerful talking. Keep cleaning sessions short. Remember to keep the teeth-brushing session light and fun. The better care you take of your pet’s teeth at home, the healthier your pet will be.