{"id":509,"date":"2020-10-02T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-10-02T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/?p=509"},"modified":"2020-08-21T09:58:45","modified_gmt":"2020-08-21T14:58:45","slug":"brushing-your-pets-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/brushing-your-pets-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Brushing your Pets Teeth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>By Michaela Tallant, ZimmVet Professional Pet Groomer<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200506_111135559-1-1-1500x2000.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-510\" width=\"239\" height=\"318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200506_111135559-1-1-1500x2000.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200506_111135559-1-1-1125x1500.jpg 1125w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200506_111135559-1-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200506_111135559-1-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200506_111135559-1-1-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zimmvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/IMG_20200506_111135559-1-1-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Gum disease is 5 times more likely to occur in pets than in people. This is why brushing your pet\u2019s teeth daily is important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Brushing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" type=\"1\"><li>There are many different toothpastes out there for pets.&nbsp; Make sure to get a flavored tooth paste (like beef or chicken). &nbsp;This way your pet thinks they are getting a treat out of it.<\/li><li>Create a routine for your pet. Having your pet in a routine such as brushing every morning right after breakfast will make a big difference for both of you.&nbsp; It will become a normal part of their day and will make it less stressful for them.<\/li><li>It\u2019s important to give your pet lots of praise when first introducing them to a tooth brush. Also remember this is something that may be scary to them, so take it slow. &nbsp;<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Brushing your pet\u2019s teeth is a beneficial way to keep your pet healthy. You could also consider adding in a dental chew, such as Ora Vet, to help prevent tartar and improve breath. &nbsp;Make sure to talk with your veterinarian about other recommendations and tips to help keep your pet\u2019s teeth healthy and clean.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Michaela Tallant, ZimmVet Professional Pet Groomer Gum disease is 5 times more likely to occur in pets than in people. This is why brushing your pet\u2019s teeth daily is important. Tips for Brushing There are many different toothpastes out there for pets.&nbsp; Make sure to get a flavored tooth paste (like beef or chicken). 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