how to brush your chihuahua’s teeth

your chihuahua’s tooth needs to be brushed on a regular basis. it would assist to maintain your chihuahua’s tooth and gums clear, wholesome and freed from periodontal gum disease.

begin brushing your chihuahua’s tooth early, so it turns into routine they willingly turn out to be accustomed to. early brushing may also forestall the probability of different chihuahua health problems.

(picture: minnie pearl by lauren quinn)

what do you have to use to brush your chihuahua’s tooth?

use a baby’s soft-bristle toothbrush, a finger toothbrush, gauze round a finger or a cotton swab.

what toothpaste ought to i take advantage of to brush my chihuahua’s tooth?

pet toothpaste works finest. you will get it in plenty of dog-friendly varieties flavored like poultry or with enzymes that improve the outcomes. keep away from utilizing human toothpaste or baking soda as these will be dangerous if swallowed.

hold the next cleansing ideas in thoughts:

introduce the toothpaste with a small pattern in your finger first
expose the skin surfaces of their gums and tooth by lifting their lips
use mild motions whereas brushing their tooth and gums
brush the skin (cheek-facing) surfaces (many chihuahuas will resist brushing the within)
attain the again higher molars and canines (these tooth shortly construct up tartar)
reward them with petting, play or one thing constructive to strengthen tooth brushing

how typically ought to i’ve my chihuahua’s tooth professionally examined?

take your chihuahua in to the vet not less than as soon as each six months to guage their oral well being examined and evaluated.

neglecting to brush your chihuahua’s tooth each day or deliver them in for oral examine ups will result in very costly vet payments and periodontal (gum) disease in your chihuahua.