Brushing Your Boston Terrier’s Teeth
Posted by Lu
Your Boston Terrier’s breath does not have to be bad and you don’t have to spend over $100 at the veterinarian to get their teeth cleaned. You can brush your Boston Terrier’s Teeth by following the tips from How to Clean Stuff.
It costs $150 to have my dog’s teeth cleaned at the vet office. I would appreciate a viable “at-home” alternative showing me how to pull this off at home. I realize they put the dog to sleep at the vet office, but maybe there is a way to achieve the same results at home? It seems important to brush their teeth regularly and it’s just not cost effective to do this professionally each time.
What You Will Need:
Doggie toothpaste
Toothbrush or washcloth or gauze to wrap around your finger
The Cleaning Process:
Gather all of your supplies and prep as much as possible prior to starting. Choose whether you will be cleaning with a toothbrush, washcloth or gauze wrapped around your finger and apply a small amount of the doggie toothpaste to the tip.
It is best to complete this cleaning when your dog is relaxed. If your dog is ready to play, it may be difficult to get him to sit still while you clean.
Find a position that allows you to easily access your dog’s mouth/teeth.
Gently lift the upper lip on one side and begin brushing in a circular motion. Refresh with more toothpaste as needed.
As you are brushing and cleaning, ensure to clean the gum line (where the teeth meet the gums) because this is where many problems start.
Work your way around the mouth brushing each tooth. Use care to thoroughly clean the back teeth as this is where many problems can occur as well.
When all of the top teeth are cleaned, continue with the same procedure to clean the bottom teeth.
Complete this cleaning twice a week and visit your veterinarian once a year for a professional cleaning.
A Boston Terrier will have crooked crowded teeth. That is part of being a Boston Terrier. That is why it is so important to keep their teeth clean to prevent bad breath and tooth lost. Follow the steps outlined above and you can view the original article here.
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