How can I properly brush my dog's teeth for good dental health?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Dog | Siberian Husky | Male | unneutered | 2 years and 9 months old | 44.09 lbs
I am getting my Siberian Husky, Shumba ready for a. dog show and I need to know how to brush his teeth?
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Published on February 11th, 2018
Home dental care is one of the best ways to help keep your dog's teeth and gums healthy. I would wet the toothbrush (you can get it at a pet store). You can also use a children's toothbrush. I would then use Pet approved toothpaste. There are wide varieties of flavors. Never use human toothpaste, baking soda or salt. While safe for you, these cleaning agents can be harmful to your dog if swallowed. Lift your dog's lip and brush with a gentle motion to clean his teeth. Just like you would your own teeth. Most pets will not allow you to brush the inside surface of their teeth, so typically you can just brush the outside portion of their teeth. Make sure you reward your dog after! Ideally, this process should be done daily. Thank you for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.
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Published on April 22nd, 2017
Great question! You will need to use a dog formulated toothpaste and brush. Never use human toothpaste because it contains fluoride which is toxic to dogs. You can get the toothbrush and paste from a pet store. I will include a link on how to brush Cane's teeth: http://www.wikihow.com/Brush-a-Dog%27s-Teeth
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Published on October 2nd, 2018
Thank you for submitting your question regarding Charlie. Tooth brushing will be best and is easy to implement if you start at a young age. Use a toothpaste for dogs as the human formulas have top much fluoride. Start by offering the toothpaste as a treat. Once he likes it, then use it on your finger to get him used to you touching his teeth. When he is accustomed to this, then start using the toothbrush. A slow approach will best. There is a also a dental gel known as Maxi-gard. This is effective at preventing dental disease as well. I hope this information helps!
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Published on February 10th, 2017
You can clean Buck's teeth using a Pet-safe (dog formula) toothpaste, available through most pet stores or your vet. Dog toothbrushes are available in different styles including a small toothbrush like we would use for a small child or a finger brush (slips over the end of your finger and one side/end has bristles) and brush his teeth like you would you own. Alternatively, Dental chews or bones or antlers are a great way to give him something to chew and help to keep his teeth as well.
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