Bhopal
Home Grooming
06 Jan 2026
How to Brush Teeth of Small Dogs: Easy Routine
Tiny daily habits prevent big dental bills later.
KEY POINTS
- ✓ Soft brush
- ✓ Dog toothpaste
- ✓ 10-60 second sessions
- ✓ Reward
- ✓ 3-5x/week goal
- ✓ Vet check for tartar
## Quick answer
Use dog toothpaste and a soft brush; start with 10 seconds and build to 60 seconds.
## Steps
- Choose calm time
- Let dog lick toothpaste
- Brush outer teeth
- Do short sessions
- Reward
## Common mistakes
- Too much pressure
- Human toothpaste
- Skipping routine
FAQ
People also ask
Do small dogs need more brushing? +
Often yes; they get tartar faster.
How long per session? +
Start 10 seconds, build slowly.
Can treats replace brushing? +
They help but brushing is best.