154 1165 Pets Dogs Dog Care & Grooming true Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:15:44 -0800 /system/videos/0/54/01/154.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pet, animal, pets, dog, dogs, canine, puppy, pup, clean, wash, brush, teeth, mouth, oral, hygiene, doggy, breath How To Clean Your Dog's Teeth http://www.howcast.com/videos/154-How-To-Clean-Your-Dogs-Teeth http://www.howcast.com/videos/154-How-To-Clean-Your-Dogs-Teeth/edit approved 118 640 480 <object width="425" height="352" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=154"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=154" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="352" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 17 Dorits http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154/teeth_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 5651 false false false 2011 0 33 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154/33.jpg Check teeth & gums At least once a week, sit your dog down to check his teeth and gums.

]]> 2012 1 38 Tip If you have a small dog, you may prefer placing him on a counter or table with a towel under him.

]]> 2013 2 43 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154/43.jpg Feel gums Gently run your fingers along your pooch’s gums, checking for swelling, tenderness, and tartar buildup. They should feel firm and have a healthy color.

]]> 2014 3 52 Tip If your dog’s gum area seems especially sensitive, or if you notice swelling or bleeding, take the dog to a vet.

]]> 2015 4 59 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154/59.jpg Let pet sniff toothpaste Put a small dab of canine toothpaste on your finger and let your pet sniff it and lick it off.

]]> 2016 5 65 Tip You can substitute baking soda and water, but never use human toothpaste.

]]> 2017 6 70 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154/70.jpg Let dog sniff again Now put some of the toothpaste on the brush and let him sniff it again. Now he should be familiar with the paste and brush and more willing to let you brush his teeth.

]]> 2018 7 79 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154/79.jpg Brush teeth Gently brush the dog’s teeth, front and back, for as long as he’ll let you.

]]> 2019 8 85 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154/85.jpg Give drink of water Give the dog a drink of water.

]]> 2020 9 88 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154/88.jpg Wash hands Wash your hands when you’re all done.

]]> 2021 10 91 Tip If your vet recommends it, have your dog’s teeth professionally cleaned. Since this procedure is done under anesthesia, it is more thorough than a home cleaning.

]]> 2022 11 99 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/154/99.jpg Reward with a treat Reward him with a treat. It may sound weird, but giving your dog a treat after his teeth-cleaning will make him remember the process more fondly next time!

]]> 2023 12 108 Fact One of the best ways to keep your dog’s teeth clean and healthy is to feed him kibbled dry food instead of canned.

]]> 1165 161 How To Give Your Dog a Pill HowcastGuide 5160 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:56:14 -0800 11 Dorits ]]> 129 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/61/01/161.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pet, animal, pets, dog, dogs, canine, puppy, pup, oral, mouth, pill, medicine, capsule, sick, make, take Pets Dogs Dog Care & Grooming 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/161/Pets.How_to_Give_Your_Dog_a_Pill_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/161-How-To-Give-Your-Dog-a-Pill 1165 163 How To Trim Your Dog's Nails HowcastGuide 6745 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:57:42 -0800 18 Dorits ]]> 152 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/2/63/01/163.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, dog, pup, puppy, groom, nails, cut, trim, fingernails, toenails, nail, clipping, paw Pets Dogs Dog Care & Grooming 3 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/163/nails_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/163-How-To-Trim-Your-Dogs-Nails 1165 169 How To Groom Your Dog HowcastGuide 3070 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:27:15 -0800 14 Dorits ]]> 98 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/1/69/01/169.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pet, dog, pup, puppy, canine, animal, groom, clean, brush, comb, trim, nails, untangle, mat, tangle Pets Dogs Dog Care & Grooming 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/169/Pets.How_to_Groom_Your_Dog_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/169-How-To-Groom-Your-Dog 1154 14539 How To Prevent Your Pets From Getting Overheated HowcastGuide 3171 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 06:01:11 -0700 25 Dynamic ]]> 162 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/0/39/45/01/14539.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pets, prevent, preventing Pets General Pets 1 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/14539/pet_overheated_hd_1_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/14539-How-To-Prevent-Your-Pets-From-Getting-Overheated 1158 172 How To Litter Train a Cat HowcastGuide 3842 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 07:27:43 -0800 7 Dorits ]]> 108 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/4/72/01/172.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, train, litter, use, litterbox, box, litter-box, litter-train, bathroom Pets Cats General Cats 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/172/Pets.How_to_Litter-Train_a_Cat_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/172-How-To-Litter-Train-a-Cat 1160 139 How To Groom Your Cat HowcastGuide 4846 Tue, 04 Dec 2007 01:10:45 -0800 16 Dorits ]]> 94 http://media.howcast.com/system/videos/6/39/01/139.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, pet, cat, kitty, kitten, animal, groom, clean, feline, brush, comb, trim, nails Pets Cats Cat Care & Grooming 2 http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/139/Pets.How_to_Groom_Your_Cat_SD_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg http://www.howcast.com/videos/139-How-To-Groom-Your-Cat