Even though puppies will lose their milk teeth, you should start brushing early to get them use to the toothbrush. Use toothpaste made for dogs, human toothpaste has artificial sweeteners that can be deadly to dog. The enzymatic toothpastes are costly, but they have been shown to be effective in reducing tartar. CET and Petrodex are two good brands and most dogs love the poultry flavor. Early tooth brushing sessions should be short with lots of praise! |