The Daily Dog Tip

October 14th, 2011
by Helen Fazio, Travel Dog Blogger, www.traveldogbooks.com

  If your dog doesn’t like plastic pet toothbrushes and if “finger brushes” make her gag, you might have more luck using a simple, thin cotton glove.


Place toothpaste on your gloved index finger and gently massage your pet’s teeth and gums. Most dogs find this sensation pleasurable and relaxing. The glove is analogous to your finger, which your dog presumably trusts, and not hard, inflexible, or rubbery. Wash your hand in the glove and hang the glove to dry for next time.

Helen Fazio and her dog, Raja, are world travelers. Click here to visit their blog, and click here to follow them on Twitter.


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There are 4 Comments

  1. Kari posted a comment on October 14th, 2011 at 11:09 am

    I know this sounds goofy but is best to say Canine Toothpaste not just “toothpaste”

  2. boo posted a comment on October 15th, 2011 at 5:20 am

    tried to forward to facebook,but a guide to dog training and behavior came up instead.

  3. Grace posted a comment on October 17th, 2011 at 2:35 pm

    My dog loved the finger brush from the time she was 4 months old. She would see me head over to where i kept it and her tail would immediately start to wag…of course, I’m sure the chicken flavored toothpaste helped =)

  4. aRomatherapy Mobile Pet Grooming posted a comment on October 19th, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    Brushing the teeth is so important! We have other helpful tips on our website for at home grooming practices for between visits. Check them out here! http://www.aromatherapypetgrooming.com/article02.html

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