Each dog or cat must have his or her own brush. Sharing brushes may result in cross contamination of bacteria from one pet to another. Introduce the toothpaste and tooth brush. When you sense the pet is anxious to the brushing procedure, give reassurance by talking and try again. Expect progress not perfection.
Reward progress immediately with a treat, or a play period after each cleaning session Take time.
Each pet is different. Some will be trained in one week while others will take a month or more. The payoff is well worth the learning curve. At the end of two weeks, Stannous fluoride gel twice weekly can be substituted for the chlorhexidine spray. The time between oral exams is based on the degree of disease and the client s ability to provide home care.