Erie Pet Dentistry

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The most common dental question we are asked when a young puppy and kitten becomes a new patient is "how do I take care of my new pet's teeth?"

At PetDentistry.com we build the foundation for life long dental health during a puppy's and kitten's first 9 months of life.

First, let's use products that work! You will need a new soft child's toothbrush just for your pet, a tube of CET Toothpaste, and a bottle of Dentacetic wipes. We provide a free starter kit of all three items at your puppy/kitten first dental exam.

Second, the frequency of care is critical to success. Based upon studies let's plan to brush/wipe your pet's teeth once a day, every day. This trains the puppy/kitten to build the habit of expecting and accepting dental care on a regular basis.

Third, pick a quiet time and focus on just one side of your pet's mouth per day (alternate right and left sides every other day). On the top teeth start at the fang - one pass to the back teeth, one pass forward to the fang, and a final pass to the back teeth. Then flip the toothbrush/wipe to the back bottom teeth - make one pass forward to the bottom fang, one pass returning to the back teeth, then a final pass forward to the fang. This should take no more than 10 seconds total time. We teach you this entire technique-flow at your puppy/kitten first dental exam.

Finally, immediately give your pet a treat to reward them for accepting the dental care! Pill pockets are my go-to treat because they are a tasty reward and simultaneously trains a pet to take a treat that can be used in the future to give medication, when that becomes needed.

Stay tuned by liking this post or following our page...Next time we will discuss the next important step of pediatric dental home care.

Stay well, Dr J.

PetDentistry.com at Regional Veterinary Center, Erie PA, Fairview PA, Pet Dentist, Dog Dentist, Cat Dentist, Veterinarian

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