{"id":9390,"date":"2022-03-25T06:41:43","date_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/"},"modified":"2022-03-25T06:41:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-25T06:41:43","slug":"what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/","title":{"rendered":"What can I use to clean my dog&#8217;s mouth?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#What_can_I_use_to_clean_my_dogs_mouth\" title=\"What can I use to clean my dog&#8217;s mouth?\">What can I use to clean my dog&#8217;s mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#How_do_you_kill_bacteria_in_a_dogs_mouth\" title=\"How do you kill bacteria in a dog&#8217;s mouth?\">How do you kill bacteria in a dog&#8217;s mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#How_can_I_clean_my_dogs_mouth_without_brushing\" title=\"How can I clean my dog&#8217;s mouth without brushing?\">How can I clean my dog&#8217;s mouth without brushing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#How_do_you_disinfect_a_dogs_mouth\" title=\"How do you disinfect a dog&#8217;s mouth?\">How do you disinfect a dog&#8217;s mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#How_can_I_clean_my_dogs_mouth_naturally\" title=\"How can I clean my dog&#8217;s mouth naturally?\">How can I clean my dog&#8217;s mouth naturally?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#What_kills_bacteria_in_a_dogs_mouth\" title=\"What kills bacteria in a dog&#8217;s mouth?\">What kills bacteria in a dog&#8217;s mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#Can_you_disinfect_a_dogs_mouth\" title=\"Can you disinfect a dog&#8217;s mouth?\">Can you disinfect a dog&#8217;s mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#How_do_you_get_rid_of_bacteria_in_a_dogs_mouth\" title=\"How do you get rid of bacteria in a dog&#8217;s mouth?\">How do you get rid of bacteria in a dog&#8217;s mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#How_can_I_clean_my_dogs_mouth\" title=\"How can I clean my dogs mouth?\">How can I clean my dogs mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#How_do_I_clean_my_dogs_mouth\" title=\"How do I clean my dogs mouth?\">How do I clean my dogs mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#Is_it_bad_that_Ive_never_brushed_my_dogs_teeth\" title=\"Is it bad that I&#8217;ve never brushed my dogs teeth?\">Is it bad that I&#8217;ve never brushed my dogs teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#What_to_do_if_my_dog_wont_let_me_brush_his_teeth\" title=\"What to do if my dog won&#8217;t let me brush his teeth?\">What to do if my dog won&#8217;t let me brush his teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#Does_a_dogs_mouth_sanitize_itself\" title=\"Does a dog&#8217;s mouth sanitize itself?\">Does a dog&#8217;s mouth sanitize itself?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#Can_I_use_peroxide_in_my_dogs_mouth\" title=\"Can I use peroxide in my dog&#8217;s mouth?\">Can I use peroxide in my dog&#8217;s mouth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#How_can_I_get_plaque_off_my_dogs_teeth_without_brushing\" title=\"How can I get plaque off my dog&#8217;s teeth without brushing?\">How can I get plaque off my dog&#8217;s teeth without brushing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#Does_coconut_oil_remove_plaque_from_dogs_teeth\" title=\"Does coconut oil remove plaque from dog&#8217;s teeth?\">Does coconut oil remove plaque from dog&#8217;s teeth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-can-i-use-to-clean-my-dogs-mouth\/#How_do_you_clean_a_dogs_mouth\" title=\"How do you clean a dog&#8217;s mouth?\">How do you clean a dog&#8217;s mouth?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_can_I_use_to_clean_my_dogs_mouth\"><\/span>What can I use to clean my dog&#8217;s mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can clean it directly by wrapping a cloth around your finger and gently wiping it out with <b>salt water, baking soda or even coconut oil. Be careful not to gag your dog. Alternatively, you can add mouthwash to your dog&#8217;s water or increase his natural saliva production with a dental chew.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_kill_bacteria_in_a_dogs_mouth\"><\/span>How do you kill bacteria in a dog&#8217;s mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) recommends <b>daily brushing to destroy harmful bacteria in their mouths and prevent buildup from returning. Be sure to use products specifically intended for your pup since human toothpaste can be toxic for them  the VOHC has a handy list of recommendations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_clean_my_dogs_mouth_without_brushing\"><\/span>How can I clean my dog&#8217;s mouth without brushing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are 5 ways to clean your dog&#8217;s teeth without brushing them:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Cloth. If your dog is comfortable with you opening their mouths but aren&#8217;t necessarily comfortable with the brushing, try rubbing in the toothpaste with a cloth.  <\/li>\n<li>Cloth.  <\/li>\n<li>Chew Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Chew Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Dry Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Dry Food.  <\/li>\n<li>Gels or Sprays.  <\/li>\n<li>Gels or Sprays.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_disinfect_a_dogs_mouth\"><\/span>How do you disinfect a dog&#8217;s mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>How to Keep Your Dog&#8217;s Mouth Clean<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Brush your dog&#8217;s teeth 2-3 days a week or more using dog toothpaste.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle dog dental powder on your dog&#8217;s food at every meal.<\/li>\n<li>Try a dental water additive made for dogs.<\/li>\n<li>Ask your vet about prescription dental diets for dogs.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_clean_my_dogs_mouth_naturally\"><\/span>How can I clean my dog&#8217;s mouth naturally?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Table of contents<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Feed your pup high-quality food.<\/li>\n<li>Serve vegetables and fruits for snacks.<\/li>\n<li>Use dried meat treats as dental chews.<\/li>\n<li>Give your dog chew toys.<\/li>\n<li>Offer raw bones to scrape teeth clean.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid chew bones made of starches.<\/li>\n<li>Start a routine and try to scrub those teeth weekly.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kills_bacteria_in_a_dogs_mouth\"><\/span>What kills bacteria in a dog&#8217;s mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although <b>canine saliva is believed to contain enzymes that kill bacteria and ward off infection and the bacteria naturally found in a dog&#8217;s mouth aren&#8217;t harmful to humans, the germs he picks up from licking other dogs and scrounging in garbage bins and elsewhere may cause problems for people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_disinfect_a_dogs_mouth\"><\/span>Can you disinfect a dog&#8217;s mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several methods to clean out your dog&#8217;s mouth, including regular teeth brushing, manually wiping out your dog&#8217;s mouth, and giving your <b>dog mouthwashes or dental treats that will disinfect, clean, and dislodge debris that is unsightly or smelly.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_get_rid_of_bacteria_in_a_dogs_mouth\"><\/span>How do you get rid of bacteria in a dog&#8217;s mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are the best ways to keep your dog&#8217;s teeth and mouth as clean as possible and eliminate bad breath:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Brush your dog&#8217;s teeth 2-3 days a week or more using dog toothpaste.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle dog dental powder on your dog&#8217;s food at every meal.<\/li>\n<li>Try a dental water additive made for dogs.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_clean_my_dogs_mouth\"><\/span>How can I clean my dogs mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Dog&#8217;s Teeth Clean<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Brush Your Dog&#8217;s Teeth with Delicious Toothpaste. For both dogs and humans, teeth brushing is the foundation of good oral health.  <\/li>\n<li>Nibble on Dog Dental Chews.  <\/li>\n<li>Spritz Dog Dental Spray.  <\/li>\n<li>Gnaw on Chew Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Attend Regular Professional Veterinarian Cleanings.<\/li>\n<p>8 Feb 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_clean_my_dogs_mouth\"><\/span>How do I clean my dogs mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Table of contents<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Feed your pup high-quality food.<\/li>\n<li>Serve vegetables and fruits for snacks.<\/li>\n<li>Use dried meat treats as dental chews.<\/li>\n<li>Give your dog chew toys.<\/li>\n<li>Offer raw bones to scrape teeth clean.<\/li>\n<li>Avoid chew bones made of starches.<\/li>\n<li>Start a routine and try to scrub those teeth weekly.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_bad_that_Ive_never_brushed_my_dogs_teeth\"><\/span>Is it bad that I&#8217;ve never brushed my dogs teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Dog&#8217;s Teeth Clean<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Brush Your Dog&#8217;s Teeth with Delicious Toothpaste. For both dogs and humans, teeth brushing is the foundation of good oral health.  <\/li>\n<li>Nibble on Dog Dental Chews.  <\/li>\n<li>Spritz Dog Dental Spray.  <\/li>\n<li>Gnaw on Chew Toys.  <\/li>\n<li>Attend Regular Professional Veterinarian Cleanings.<\/li>\n<p>15 Feb 2022<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_if_my_dog_wont_let_me_brush_his_teeth\"><\/span>What to do if my dog won&#8217;t let me brush his teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you haven&#8217;t started brushing your dog&#8217;s teeth, <b>there is no need to worry. You can always start this habit as long as your pet&#8217;s teeth are healthy. While the ideal time to start is when your dog is young, you can begin now.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_a_dogs_mouth_sanitize_itself\"><\/span>Does a dog&#8217;s mouth sanitize itself?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) recommends <b>daily brushing to destroy harmful bacteria in their mouths and prevent buildup from returning. Be sure to use products specifically intended for your pup since human toothpaste can be toxic for them  the VOHC has a handy list of recommendations.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_peroxide_in_my_dogs_mouth\"><\/span>Can I use peroxide in my dog&#8217;s mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is <b>no, a dog&#8217;s mouth is not cleaner than a human&#8217;s mouth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_get_plaque_off_my_dogs_teeth_without_brushing\"><\/span>How can I get plaque off my dog&#8217;s teeth without brushing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can clean it directly by wrapping a cloth around your finger and gently wiping it out with <b>salt water, baking soda or even coconut oil. Be careful not to gag your dog. Alternatively, you can add mouthwash to your dog&#8217;s water or increase his natural saliva production with a dental chew.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_coconut_oil_remove_plaque_from_dogs_teeth\"><\/span>Does coconut oil remove plaque from dog&#8217;s teeth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Although <b>canine saliva is believed to contain enzymes that kill bacteria and ward off infection and the bacteria naturally found in a dog&#8217;s mouth aren&#8217;t harmful to humans, the germs he picks up from licking other dogs and scrounging in garbage bins and elsewhere may cause problems for people.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_clean_a_dogs_mouth\"><\/span>How do you clean a dog&#8217;s mouth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here are the best ways to keep your dog&#8217;s teeth and mouth as clean as possible and eliminate bad breath:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Brush your dog&#8217;s teeth 2-3 days a week or more using dog toothpaste.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle dog dental powder on your dog&#8217;s food at every meal.<\/li>\n<li>Try a dental water additive made for dogs.<\/li>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What can I use to clean my dog&#8217;s mouth?How do you kill bacteria in a dog&#8217;s mouth?How can I clean my dog&#8217;s mouth without brushing?How do you disinfect a dog&#8217;s mouth?How can I clean my dog&#8217;s mouth naturally?What kills bacteria in a dog&#8217;s mouth?Can you disinfect a dog&#8217;s mouth?How do you get&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9390"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9390"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9390\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9390"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9390"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}