The secret to good oral health lies in a simple routine that best suits you and your pet's lifestyle. Beaphar Toothgel can be used use in-between brushing to support your pet's oral health, or daily as a dental care alternative for pets who don't like brushing.
It is important to introduce your cat or dog to teeth cleaning slowly and always give them lots of praise. The following steps should be achieved gradually. Do not move onto the next step until your pet is happy with the current step. The duration and frequency of each step needs to be built up steadily to avoid teeth cleaning becoming a stressful experience for both you and your pet.
Getting your pet used to teeth cleaning
1. Lift your pet’s lips to expose the teeth. Reinforce this by giving them lots of praise.
2. Once your pet is used to having their mouth touched on the outside, start running your finger along their teeth. The back and upper teeth are the parts of the mouth most prone to plaque and tartar, so focus on getting your pet used to these areas being touched.
3. When they are accustomed to this, introduce them to a small amount of Beaphar Toothgel. Place some on your finger, allowing them to lick it off. The toothgel is liver-flavoured and most pets love it.
4. When they are used to the taste and texture of the toothgel, and having their mouth touched you can start to introduce the toothgel tube.
5. Allow your pet to investigate and lick the delicious liver-flavoured toothgel from the tube. Be sure to give them plenty of praise.
6. When they are comfortable with each of the steps, it is time to combine all elements of the training, and use the Beaphar Toothgel for the first time.
Using the Beaphar Toothgel
When using the gel for the first time, remove the foil from the top of the tube and attach the nozzle provided.
Apply a thin line of gel across the all the teeth, working from the back to the front of your pet's mouth. Your pet will naturally distribute the gel with their tongue if you miss a spot. No rinsing is needed.
Make sure you always have a bowl of fresh drinking water available.
