Puppy Dentistry

No one likes stinky doggy breath.  Even the biggest of canine aficionados will crinkle the nose at the whiff of sour puppy kisses.  In an effort to do our part (really to keep the vet bills minimized), we're training Aggie Belle now to like her tootbrush.  Our vet gives out toddler sized tooth brushes at each vet visit to encourage good doggy dental hygiene.  Aggie Belle's is purple, and Bailey's is blue.  :)

We have some organic dog toothpaste (it's actually cheap) that Bailey will lick off the toothbrush.  Bailey isn't a fan of having his teeth brushed.  I work with him and reward him when it's over, but he much prefers I just let him lick it.  Our vet promises this method has plenty of benefit since the dog's tongue rubs the paste on the teeth, and it certainly helps his breath smelling better.  I wish he liked his toothbrush more, but I'll take what I can get.

Aggie Belle actually enjoyed her first brushing experience.  She licked and chewed the brush, thinking it was a game.  Let her think teeth brushing is fun!  Aggie Belle opened wide and let Isaac scrub her pearly whites.  I'm so glad we'll have a healthy girl with good hygiene habits!