We all baby our dogs with neat clothes, top quality dog foods, nice collars, wonderful grooming and the best in anything else. I will say though, the one place that many people neglect their dog is with their mouth. Most dogs mouths smell terrible but the problem can be solved by treating them as we treat ourselves.

Dogs are just as likely to get gum disease and tooth decay as humans are. Just as we brush our teeth daily to prevent these things, why should your dog not receive the same treatment? It may seem a bit strange and even inconvenient but it is really not that difficult or time consuming.

These days there are tons of different dog toothbrushes as well as toothpastes which are specially formulated for canines. Chicken and beef is just a couple of the different flavors of paste available to the consumer. Brush the dogs' teeth as you brush yourself.

At first there may be a bit of resistance, on the dog's part since it is a new experience however shortly your dog will learn to like and most likely love the tooth brushing. Actually a lot of dogs think of it as a treat. Give it a whirl, it is well worth it.

Jason Montag http://www.spectacularpets.com