Author: Valerie Goettsch 作者：瓦莱丽Goettsch
Article source: http://www.my-favorite-dog.com/ . 文章来源： http://www.my-favorite-dog.com/ 。 Used with author's permission. 用作者的许可。 We brush our own teeth daily, but sometimes we forget our dogs need regular tooth cleaning too.我们刷自己的牙齿每天，但有时我们忘记我们的狗需要定期清洁牙齿太多。 Just like humans, poor dental hygiene can lead to health problems and tooth decay in our furry friends.就像人类，可怜的牙齿卫生会导致健康问题和蛀牙的毛茸茸的朋友。 According to research, by the time your dog is three years old there is already an 80% chance that he already has some gum problems due to plaque and tartar buildup.据研究，当你的狗是三岁已经有80 ％的机会，他已经推出了一些问题，口香糖由于菌斑和牙垢建设。 Typical signs are redness or bleeding gums, bad breath, and loose teeth.典型的标志是发红或牙龈出血，口臭，牙齿松动和。 Even annual or semi-annual professional cleanings at your vet's office may not be enough to prevent tooth problems in your dog.即使年度或半年度专业清理你的兽医的办公室可能是不够的，以防止牙齿问题，你的狗。 Regular tooth cleaning at home needs to be part of your dog's grooming program.牙齿清洁经常在家里需要的一部分，你的狗的培育计划。 (It's not as hard as you think, honestly!) （这不是像你认为，诚实！ ） Dog Tooth Cleaning at Home 牙齿清洁狗在家里 You can prevent some gum or tooth problems by regularly brushing your dog's teeth at home.您可以防止一些口香糖或牙齿的问题进行定期刷你的狗的牙齿在家里。 Dog toothpaste comes in great flavors like beef and poultry.狗的牙膏是在伟大的味道像牛肉和家禽。 Once you get your dog accustomed to feel of the toothbrush and having his mouth handled, he may actually learn to enjoy the brushing process.一旦你的狗习惯于感觉的牙刷，并处理他的嘴，他实际上可能了解享受刷牙的过程。 My dog LOVES to have her teeth brushed-—no kidding! Our friends, especially their kids, are quite entertained when they watch the process. 我的狗喜欢她的牙齿刷-没有开玩笑！我们的朋友，尤其是他们的孩子，是相当不受理当他们观看这一进程。 As soon as she sees me pull her toothbrush and dog toothpaste out of the cupboard, she gets excited.当她看到我拉她的狗牙刷和牙膏出柜，她兴奋。 I sit on the couch, she gets "in position" between my knees and puts her head on my knee.我坐在沙发上，她获得“的立场”我的膝盖之间，使她的头在我的膝盖。 She loves the taste of both the beef and poultry-flavored dog toothpastes.她喜欢口味的牛肉和家禽口味的狗牙膏。 Unlike human toothpaste, dog toothpaste is meant to be swallowed.不同人的牙膏，牙膏的狗是指被吞没。 She likes it so much that we go through a lot of toothpaste.她喜欢这么多，我们经历了很多的牙膏。 She licks it as I brush, so I need a dollop for each side of her mouth.她短句，因为我刷，所以我需要一个dollop的每一侧她的嘴。 It still beats the cost of remedial care if she had tooth and gum disease from lack of canine dental care.它仍然超过了成本的补救措施，如果照顾她牙齿和牙床疾病缺乏犬牙齿护理。 OK, So How Do You Get a Reluctant Dog to Accept Tooth Brushing? 确定，所以你如何获得狗不愿接受刷牙？ We were lucky in that we started getting our dog accustomed to tooth cleaning when she was a puppy.我们很幸运在这个我们开始我们的狗习惯于清洁牙齿时，她是一个小狗。 Here are some tips on how we got her used to tooth cleaning.这里有一些提示我们如何让她用牙齿清洁。 It is not difficult; it just takes a little time and patience.不难，只是需要一点时间和耐心。 It will work with adult dogs as well as puppies.它将与成年犬以及小狗。 Supplies needed: 所需用品： - Dog toothpaste (beef or poultry flavored works best)狗牙膏（牛肉或家禽风味最好）
- Dog toothbrush (Be sure to get one specially for dogs with soft bristles. We like the kind with a curved handle; it is easier to reach the back teeth)狗牙刷（一定要一个专门为狗的软刷毛。我们喜欢的那种弯曲与处理;很容易达到回牙）
- Dental pads (if desired)牙垫（如果有）
- Lots of treats to start大量的对待开始
1. Get your dog used to having his mouth handled. Gently hold his muzzle with one hand and stroke it with the other hand. 1 。 获取你的狗用了他的嘴处理。轻轻地举行他的枪口用一只手和中风它另一方面。 Lift his upper lip to expose his teeth.电梯他的上唇，揭露他的牙齿。 Give him a tasty treat as a reward.给他一个好吃视为奖励。 Repeat this procedure for several days until your dog feels comfortable with your hands near his mouth.重复此过程了好几天，直到你的狗很满意你的手靠近他的嘴。 2. Get your dog used to the toothpaste. Try putting a dab on your finger and touching it to your dog's teeth and gums. 2 。 获取你的狗用牙膏。尝试把民建联在您的手指触摸到您的狗的牙齿和牙龈。 If your dog balks at this, try dipping your finger in peanut butter or something else yummy to dogs like beef or chicken broth, for the first few tries.如果你的狗不愿在此，请你的手指浸在花生酱或其他美味狗像牛肉或鸡汤，第一次尝试一些。 Then switch to the dog toothpaste once he seems comfortable.然后切换到狗牙膏一旦他似乎舒服。 I recommend the beef or poultry flavor toothpaste versus mint flavored.我建议将牛肉或家禽风味牙膏与薄荷味。 Dogs seem to like them better than mint.狗似乎喜欢比他们更好薄荷。 Praise your dog, telling him what a good boy he is.赞美你的狗，告诉他是一个好男孩，他是。 Repeat daily for the next two or three days.每天重复在今后两三天。 3. Get your dog used to tooth cleaning. Using plain gauze or a piece of soft cloth wrapped around your finger, or a dental pad or sponge, dab on some dog toothpaste and gently wipe your dog's teeth and gums using a circular motion. 3 。 获取你的狗用牙齿清洁。使用纯纱布或一块软布缠在你的手指，或牙垫或海绵，民建联的一些狗牙膏轻轻擦拭你的狗的牙齿和牙龈使用圆周运动。 Praise your dog for being good.赞美你的狗好。 Repeat this process for the next few days.重复此过程，在今后几天。 4. Ready for real tooth brushing. Put some toothpaste on your dog's toothbrush. 4 。 就绪真正刷牙。把一些牙膏在您的狗的牙刷。 Hold his muzzle gently and with a finger lift his lip on one side.按住他的枪口，并轻轻地用手指解除他的嘴唇一方。 Gently brush his teeth using a circular motion, and go all the way to the gum line.他轻轻地刷牙齿使用圆周运动，并一路走下去的胶线。 Be sure to get his back teeth too, then add a little more toothpaste if needed and go on to the other side.一定要得到他的牙齿也回来，然后添加一点牙膏如果需要，并前往对方。 Try to make your dog's tooth cleaning a daily habit.尝试，使您的狗的牙齿清洁每日的习惯。 If you can't manage to do it daily, try every other day.如果你不能做到这每天，尝试每隔一天。 It only takes a couple of minutes, you just have to get in the habit of doing it.只需要几分钟，你就必须获得的习惯，这样做。 Last, REMEMBER TO MAKE IT FUN and REWARD YOUR DOG.最后，请记住，使它的趣味性和奖励你的狗。 With a little time and patience, you will soon find your dog, if not exactly anticipating the tooth cleaning, at least cooperating.由于很少有时间和耐心，你很快就会发现你的狗，如果不是完全预见到牙齿清洁，至少有合作。 His clean teeth and fresher breath will be worth the effort.他清洁牙齿和清新气息将是值得的努力。 Valerie Goettsch is web master of My Favorite Dog, a website featuring dozens of articles and information on where to find the best of everything for your dog, from flea meds to beds, training and designer dog clothes.瓦莱丽Goettsch是网站管理员我最喜欢的狗，网站数十个特色的文章和资料，在哪里可以找到最好的一切，你的狗，从跳蚤市场meds在床上，培训和设计师的狗衣服。
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