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Cocolis, Jr. and Associates","url":"https:\/\/www.smiles4va.com\/author\/suhani\/","identifier":11,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2283d3c14701d0f50691f5af9cf67672173c1a053dd0232edab92a90911edcc6?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/2283d3c14701d0f50691f5af9cf67672173c1a053dd0232edab92a90911edcc6?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization"},"url":"https:\/\/www.smiles4va.com\/pets-need-their-teeth-brushed-too\/","video":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"VideoObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qlhl7EEPxLo#VideoObject","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Qlhl7EEPxLo","name":"How to Brush Your Dog's Teeth (Petco)","description":"Keeping your dog\u2019s teeth clean and healthy is part of a really good grooming regimen. It also helps prevent disease. If your dog\u2019s never had her teeth brushed before, it\u2019s really important to get her used to it first. Gently rub her gums and cheeks till she\u2019s comfortable. Then we move on to using a washcloth or wrap your finger in some gauze. Then, start gently scrubbing with that until she\u2019s comfortable. This may take a bit of time, but it\u2019ll pay off in the long run. Now that we\u2019ve got her comfortable having her mouth touched, it\u2019s time to move on to actually brushing her teeth using either a toothbrush or a finger brush and dog toothpaste.\n\nTaking the toothbrush, work in a circular motion all the way across, down back into her cheek area where we know that tartar and plaque can build up.  Whatever you do, don\u2019t use people toothpaste. It\u2019s really hard on their enamel and they can\u2019t spit it out like you and I can do. And they can get a really upset belly. Once you get done with that, make sure to praise her for a job well done. In between tooth brushing, we\u2019ll want to get her some dental toys, chews, and treats. Those are going to help keep her teeth and gums really healthy. It\u2019s simple. It\u2019s easy. And you can do it at home.\n\nSomething extraordinary happens when pets and people connect. A unique bond is formed that results in something powerful, not only between pets and people, but in a way that makes the world a better place. 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