Page 6 - Puppy Sheet

Teeth
Brushing your puppy’s teeth between the ages of eight and sixteen weeks

is critical. Puppies start losing their “baby” teeth between four and six
months of age. The new, permanent, adult teeth will push out the “baby”
teeth. When your puppy begins to lose their teeth, they may have a foul
breath & you may notice blood on any hard items they chew on. You can
purchase finger toothbrushes & toothpaste formulated for dogs. It’s

flavoured so dogs love the taste. Start with a little dab of toothpaste on your
finger and let your puppy taste it. Then slip your finger under their upper
lip and rub the toothpaste on its teeth. When you are finished, let your

puppy have a food treat.

Using 1 tablespoon of pink Himalayan Sea salt and baking soda, mix it
together with toothpaste.
I recommend you brush your dog with this mixture, it is highly beneficial

in preventing plaque build-up based on personal experience

It is equally important to provide your puppy with things to chew on to

assist inthe cleaning the molars & premolars & to also ensure they don’t
end up chewing up all your favourite shoes!
Puppies love to play, and various toys can both bring joy and help with the
growing teeth. Toys where they have to play around to find the treat inside

will help them keep them busy & improves brain functionality.

Regular vet checks are a must also, just to make sure your puppy is always
healthy.

• Please book in a general vet check first week of receiving your pups.
• A little extra effort now will save you a lot of expense in the future.