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How To Brush Your Dog’s Teeth: 5 Key Steps

A common question we get here at iHeartDogs.com is: “How do I brush my dog’s teeth?” While brushing your dog’s teeth might not be the easiest part of their daily care routine, it can play an important role in keeping their mouth healthy. Just like people, dogs can develop plaque, tartar, gum problems, and other dental issues that may become more serious over time. Establishing a regular brushing routine can help keep your dog’s teeth cleaner while also giving you … Read more

Ask A Dog Trainer: How Do I Train My Dog For Teeth Brushing?

Training your puppy to tolerate having their teeth brushed can be quite a challenge, but it is worth the extra effort. Strong, healthy teeth are an essential part of a dog’s health. With training, your pup will grow into a patient, well-behaved dog that calmly endures – or even enjoys – their dental care routine. Have an older dog? These tips will help you get them used to the teeth-brushing process, too! Choose A Toothbrush Like with people, there are … Read more

Why You Need To Brush Your Dog’s Teeth Daily

Daily toothbrushing is one of the most important things you can do for your pup’s health, yet very few dog owners make it part of their routine. Nobody wants another daily chore, but brushing is vital to ensuring your furry best friend’s mouth – and body – stay healthy and pain-free as long as possible. “It’s very important, maybe more so than what I do,” says veterinary dentist, Thoulton W. Surgeon. “What I do, in terms of removing calculus and … Read more

Is Your Dog’s Breed Predisposed To Dental Disease?

Some of our most loved breeds have a natural predisposition towards dental disease. To manage the extent of the damage and prevent your pup from suffering, it’s important to learn about your dog’s individual dental needs. This starts with gaining knowledge on your dog’s breed and establishing a game plan with your veterinarian. Brachycephalic Breeds Prone to Dental Disease: Pugs, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, Brussells Griffons The signature squish faces of brachycephalic breeds, like Pugs and English Bulldogs, are hard not to … Read more

One Company Is Giving Away These “Invisible” Dog Toothbrushes To Help You Start a Brushing Routine

Brushing our dog’s teeth. We all know we should be doing it, but if only our pups didn’t hate it so much! Sadly, over 80% of dogs over the age of 3 have some form of periodontal disease. Not only does dental disease cause mouth pain and bad breath, but bacteria that originally starts in the gums can spread to other vital organs and cause life threatening illnesses. One of the biggest barriers to brushing is, well, the brush! Who … Read more

5 Secrets For Establishing A Successful Tooth Brushing Routine With Your Dog

For some of you lucky paw-rents, brushing your dogs’ teeth is simple. You just grab the toothbrush, toothpaste, and the dog, and go to work. For others – myself included – it is an epic struggle of strength and will just to get your dog’s mouth open. This post is for those folks! Happy National Dog Day! Here are a few tips to take care of your four-legged friends… Posted by Dominion Dental Care on Friday, August 26, 2016   1. … Read more