How to properly brush your dog's teeth to prevent tartar

The bacterial film on the surface of a dog's teeth will calcify after 72 hours, forming a layer-by-layer accumulation like makeup, foundation, and sunscreen, eventually turning into tartar. It's too late to brush your dog's teeth once tartar appears.

Diseases easily caused by tartar:

Once teeth become infected, bacteria can enter the bloodstream and reach the heart, liver, and kidneys, causing severe consequences. Therefore, if you notice your dog's teeth are yellow or they are breathing with their head tilted, which indicates a bad smell from the mouth, it's best to take your dog to the hospital for a checkup.

How to treat tartar:

If you have tartar, start with teeth cleaning, and then consistently brush your dog's teeth every day. Compared to large dogs, small dogs are more prone to oral diseases, such as Yorkshire Terriers, Chihuahuas, Poodles, Schnauzers, and Dachshunds.

How to brush your dog's teeth at home:

1. Allow your dog to get used to you touching its mouth and teeth. Open its mouth, touch its teeth, and give it rewards (such as food or praise) after completion.

1. Squirt a little bit of dog toothpaste onto your finger for the dog to taste (dog toothpaste is edible, so use dog-specific toothpaste).

1. Use a finger covered with toothpaste to give your dog adaptive training. Gently rub the toothpaste around the teeth inside the mouth.

1. Replace the finger with a toothbrush, making sure to be gentle. Since there is less tartar accumulation on the inside of the teeth due to friction with the tongue, our cleaning focus should be on the outside of the teeth.

Note: Gradually circle clean your dog's teeth, doing this daily, which can effectively prevent tartar!