how to: clean Cat and Dog teeth
I use my thumb nail to know of the tartar build up.
Using the pet tooth paste and the finger brush or gauze, helps to clean teeth.
Something I copied from the web.. looks good…
- If you have a kitten, or you have never tried to get to your cat’s teeth, begin by using you finger dipped in something they love!. Try tuna water; cats love this! Use this training tool for four days by putting the treat (the tuna water) on your finger and open your pet’s mouth and rub it all around. As the cat gets used to having your fingers around his mouth, praise him a lot.
- Now move to a piece of gauze wrapped around your finger; now they are going to get used to a bulkier finger. Be sure to keep the sessions short, never more than three to five minutes at a time. Be sure you are working the tips of the gum line and the teeth. You can do this several times a day when first trying to train your cat, but I would suggest no more than three times, and spread them apart by several hours.
- Now it is time to find toothpaste your cat will like. This is trial and error but they now make several flavor choices to choose from like chicken, beef and fish. They are all safe for your cat, and the best part of the whole process is that while you still have to brush his teeth, you don’t have to try to get your cat to rinse. You will still be using a finger wrapped with gauze at this point. Put the toothpaste on the gauze and brush the gums and teeth. Once they are used to this, you are ready for the next step.
- It is time to get the toothbrush. Here too, there are many styles on the market. You can find anything from a plastic glove with finger brushes on the thumb and forefinger (my personal favorite), to a regular toothbrush, to a toothbrush you can put on your finger. If you find that you receive too much resistance from trying to brush your cat’s teeth with a brush, you can use a clean piece of gauze to apply the toothpaste.
- Remember to brush the teeth well.
