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A step-by-step guide to brushing your pet’s teeth
What products will help you to look after your pet’s dental health?
Buy your tooth brushing kit (brush, finger glove and toothpaste) from your vet practice or find out which type they recommend. Never use human toothpaste. Your aim should be that your teeth cleaning sessions should be associated with a positive experience. Choose a time when your pet is comfortable and relaxed.
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Logic Oral Hygiene Gel and Sachets > Avoid being clawed and gnawed with Logic Oral Hygiene Gel, a gel that’s great for pets that don’t like having their teeth brushed. The tasty gel is very palatable and can be applied directly to their mouth if they’re willing enough! Alternatively, apply onto their paw and they can lick it off.
Aquadent > Vet Aquadent is an anti-plaque solution containing xylitol which limits the formation of dental plaque and tartar. Simply add it to your pet’s drinking water to help freshen their breath as they drink. Banish bad breath for good!
Start getting them used to it as soon as you can. If you have a puppy or kitten, that’s great; if you have an older pet, follow the same tips… it might just take longer to achieve.
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Take it slowly and keep sessions short. Stop while your pet is still happy.
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Introduce the toothpaste on your finger and allow your cat or dog to lick it off.
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After they have shown that they like the taste of the toothpaste, start to run your finger along the inside of their mouth.
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Logic Orozyme Dental Chews for dogs >
Virbac enzymatic toothpaste kit > This kit contains enzymatic toothpaste which is mildly abrasive and contains the CET Dual Enzyme System designed to inhibit plaque forming bacteria. It does not need to be rinsed away after application and is safe to swallow. Mouth odours are quickly neutralised and your pawsome pal will certainly look forward to teeth brushing time with this poultry-flavoured treat!
Put some paste on the finger glove or the brush and allow your pet to lick the paste off. Don’t put the brush in their mouth yet.
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Logic Orozyme Dental Chews for dogs are palatable beef and pork rawhide chews. They are made from collagen, a substance which naturally enhances the mechanical action of chewing on teeth and gums and assists in the removal of plaque. And what dog does not love chewy time?!
Once they’re comfortable with licking the brush/ glove, you can introduce the brush into the mouth. Start by targeting the front teeth, making circular movements and allowing frequent licks (so they are continuously rewarded).
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Gradually as your pet accepts having the canines and incisors brushed, you can move onto the molars.
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Vet IQ healthy bites dental treats for cats >
VetIQ Healthy Bites Breath & Dental Treats for cats and kittens are delicious duck-flavoured dual action treats which help prevent the formation of plaque, reduce tartar build-up and help keep your cat’s teeth and gums healthy. Your cat gets a tasty treat whilst caring for their gums and teeth – it’s a purrfect win-win situation, we think!
It usually takes several weeks to gradually introduce your pet to brushing; go slow and introduce the next step every few days once they’re comfortable. If you can, concentrate on where tooth meets gum
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