| It is important to wash your dog, but not as | | | | people think that brushing a dog's teeth should be |
| important as you may think. Actually, if you have a | | | | very difficult but the special dog toothpaste that you |
| healthy dog it doesn't NEED to be washed too very | | | | can get is specially formulated to be a pleasing taste |
| often. It is our habit to surround ourselves by things | | | | to dogs so they can actually enjoy the task. |
| that have a favorable smell and appearance which is | | | | I recommend checking for fleas quite often as you |
| the main reason we tend to want to wash and give | | | | can never be too safe. The last thing you want is for |
| haircuts to our dogs. However, it is not a necessity | | | | your dog to bring fleas into your house unknowingly. |
| to wash your dog too overly often as long as they | | | | You should run your hands through your dogs hair to |
| are healthy. This is good news for many people | | | | look for fleas...similar to checking for head lice on |
| because doggie bathing time can be a very tedious | | | | humans. You should check the dogs underbelly and |
| time as some dogs can make it very difficult. | | | | under the collar with extra focus because these are |
| Many dogs themselves don't like being washed they | | | | areas that fleas tend to enjoy. You will be looking for |
| do however like the attention they get and the | | | | signs that look like specks of pepper or brown rice. If |
| contact they receive from their owners during a | | | | you find any you should definitely look into some flea |
| wash. A tip for you is to perform more than just one | | | | protection and removal services and/or products. |
| cleansing routing in one sitting. This is because dogs | | | | They can be very difficult to remove if attempting |
| tend to dislike sitting for normal cleansing routines | | | | to do it yourself and your dog will not enjoy the |
| such as brushing teeth, cleaning ears and checking for | | | | whole procedure. If your dog tends to be outside |
| fleas so you should get them done with as quickly as | | | | often, you should check regularly. |
| possible for your dog. | | | | This is a task that is often overlooked by many dog |
| Many people have asked how to brush a dogs teeth | | | | owners but is important - cleaning your dog's ears. |
| and if it's necessary. Well most vets recommend that | | | | Why is it important to clean your dogs ears? Because |
| a dogs teeth be brushed at least two times a week | | | | the waxy areas inside their ears is a place that small |
| as it will help ensure healthy teeth and gums for your | | | | insects tend to appear. There is special ear cleansing |
| dog for a long time. Think of brushing a dogs teeth | | | | solutions that you can get for this purpose and all |
| as being important just like you should be brushing | | | | you need is the product and a cotton swab to do a |
| yours. The unfortunate truth is that a high majority | | | | thorough cleaning. |
| of dogs actually don't get their teeth brushed...it | | | | Many owners also trim their dog's toenails if they |
| seems like a hassle but your dog's healthy teeth and | | | | appear to get long. This is most often done on indoor |
| gums will be worth it! | | | | dogs as a protection from holes and scratches from |
| Now you will want to get a toothbrush and special | | | | occurring throughout their houses. You can purchase |
| toothpaste that is designed for dogs, which you can | | | | special dog toenail clippers for this task that work |
| usually find at stores that sell dog accessories and | | | | quite well and quickly. |
| equipment. What you will do when brushing your | | | | If you don't feel comfortable performing some of |
| dog's teeth is to brush the back teeth by rotating | | | | these tasks, there are services that you can usually |
| the toothbrush in small circles and for the front more | | | | locate that will do them for you. Check in with your |
| pointy teeth you will brush up and down. Many | | | | local vet clinic to locate such a service in your area. |