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DAILY CARE

DENTAL CARE - BRUSHING YOUR PET'S TEETH
Daily tooth brushing is an essential part of your pet's health. As with any new learned behavior, it is important to start slowly, with patience and positive reinforcement, to condition your pet to allow the tooth brushing process. To start, place a small amount of veterinary toothpaste on your finger and let your pet sniff and lick it. If your pet shows interest in the flavor of the toothpaste, use it. If your pet is not interested in the toothpaste, brush the teeth without it. Do not use human toothpaste because it contains fluoride, which should not be swallowed. Concentrate on the outer surfaces of the teeth. Hold the toothbrush at a 45-degree angle to the tooth surface, with the bristles pointing toward the gum line. This allows the cleaning of the gum line while the teeth are being brushed. Work the toothbrush in a circular motion. Try for 15 seconds on each side of the mouth. Go slowly, and be patient. If things are not going well, wait a few hours before trying again.

GROOMING
Depending on the coat of your pet, he may need some type of grooming on a daily basis. Pets with fine hair coats such as Siamese or a Maltese, will require daily brushing in order to prevent matting or excessive tangling of their hair. Other pets that have thick undercoats or long hair coats may need the same. Pets that have undercoats normally go through seasonal shedding and will need frequent baths and grooming in order to keep their coats fresh and reduce the nuisance of shedding with indoor pets. There are some pet owners that shave these pets to prevent the mess in their homes or to better manage brushing. It is important to do what works best for you and what keeps your pet most comfortable.