New Zealand Dog News

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November 08, 2006

Time to brush up on dog care


Puppy training could take on a whole new meaning. It won't just be "sit" or "stay" but also training your pooch to have its teeth cleaned.

Highfield vet Bryan Gregor said humans were careful about looking after their own teeth and the same level of care should be taken with their pets.

Mr Gregor said dog owners should try to clean their pet's teeth with a soft child's brush every second day because it only took three days for bacteria to build up in a dog's mouth.

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Mr Gregor suggested new dog owners started cleaning their puppy's teeth to get them into the habit. Dog biscuits designed to protect teeth and chew toys were alternatives for dogs reluctant to have their teeth brushed.

Mr Gregor said he saw pets with bad teeth on a daily basis and urged owners to get brushing.

ya, I dunno about this manual toothbrushing. I mean, we've got a dog going on his 11th year, and we got a 'tartar' job for our dog. The vet said that he had great teeth, and that the tartar was not bad at all. We never brushed our dog's teeth, but we do give him bones to chew on every couple of days or whenever we remember to get some from the butchers. So... my advice is Give your Dog A Bone!

Dogs love it, and it gives 'em something to do..

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