Page 6 - Puppy Care 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.