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Brushing my dogs’ teeth is not what I consider a fun activity, but it is a necessary one. A couple of my dogs are okay with the brushing because they like the taste of their  toothpaste. Some of the younger dogs we own absolutely hate it when I brush their teeth.  You’d think I was pulling their teeth instead of cleaning them.

Any pet supply store and even some big retailers like Wal-Mart sell tooth brushes for dogs and toothpaste in a variety of flavors that will leave your dogs licking their chops.

Dogs, like humans, can get gingivitis and tooth decay. If not treated, the dental disease will continue to worsen and can lead to other more serious illnesses.

If you don’t want to try brushing your dog’s teeth yourself, schedule a dental cleaning for your four-legged friend with his veterinarian. The sooner you treat the problem, the better the outcome for your dog and your pocketbook.