Dog Dental Care: 6 Ways to Keep a Dog’s Mouth Clean

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Brush your dog’s teeth with canine toothpaste.

1. Dogs enjoy flavored toothpaste like chicken, beef, or peanut butter. Choose carefully for food allergies. 2. Food-motivated dogs who can sit still do well with teeth brushing

Brush your dog’s teeth with canine toothpaste.

1 Use a regular toothbrush for large dogs and a baby toothbrush or fingertip brush for small dogs . 2 Dog toothbrushing kits include toothpaste, regular brush, and fingertip brush.

Add dental powder to your dog’s meals.

VetriScience Perio Support is a flavored dental powder for dogs. Easy to apply to food, it promotes healthy mouth bacteria and kills plaque

Add dental powder to your dog’s meals.

Apply the powder to every meal to freshen breath and prevent tartar and plaque buildup on your dog's teeth

Try a dental water additive.

Water additives for dogs freshen breath and kill plaque bacteria. Add the tasteless solution to your dog's water bowl daily

Try a dental water additive.

Follow the bottle directions to determine the amount of water additive. It helps maintain oral hygiene and freshens your dog's breath.

Ask your vet about prescription dental food.

Prescription dental food reduces dental disease in dogs. Chewable kibble cleans teeth and kills bacteria for healthier gums

Ask your vet about prescription dental food.

Veterinary diets like Purina ProPlan, Hill's Prescription Diet, and Royal Canin Dental formula are clinically proven to fight plaque and tartar. Ask your vet for a prescription

Give your dog dental treats.

Look for dental treats with the Veterinary Oral Health Council's Seal of Acceptance to control tartar buildup

Take your dog for regular dental cleanings.

Regular at-home dental care for dogs is important, but professional dental cleanings by a veterinarian are necessary to remove tartar buildup over time.