The most important thing to remember about brushing your dog's teeth is don't use human toothpaste on your dog. The reason? Many human toothpastes contain Xylitol, an artificial sweetener that is toxic to dogs. Xylitol can cause blood sugar drops in dogs, as well as potential liver damage.
What can I use to brush my dog's teeth if I don't have dog toothpaste?
Ingredients you can use in homemade dog toothpaste: Baking soda as an exfoliate. Coconut oil. Flavorings such as beef or chicken bouillon, mint, parsley, cinnamon, cloves or peanut butter. Kelp.
What can I brush my dog's teeth with?
You're going to need a dog specific toothpaste. Human toothpastes have xylitol which is a toxic substance to dogs. There are lots of options and they have great dog-friendly flavors like peanut butter and chicken. That way you can choose a flavor based on your dog's preferences.
Will human toothpaste hurt a dog?
No. Human toothpastes contain ingredients that should not be swallowed. If it is swallowed, it can cause an upset stomach or digestive disturbances. Some human toothpastes contain high levels of sodium which may even make your pet ill, while others may contain xylitol which is toxic for dogs.
What can I brush my dog's teeth with at home?
HOMEMADE DOG TOOTHPASTE INGREDIENTS1Coconut Oil: 1/4 Cup.2Baking Soda: 3 Tablespoons.3Fine Sea Salt (NOT table salt): 1/2 Teaspoon.4Cinnamon: 1/2 Teaspoon.5Optional Taste: 6 sprigs of Parsley and/or 5 or 6 mint leaves (if adding mint leaves you'll need to use a food processor.)How To Make Homemade Dog Toothpaste For Pennies
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