One thing many people can agree on is nobody likes stinky dog breath. To keep your Golden Retriever’s breath fresh and his pearly whites shining there are a few things you should do on a regular basis. You already to a quick check of your Golden’s teeth regularly with the five minute check up, now it’s time to go to the next step. As with all grooming it is a good idea to start caring for your Golden Retriever’s teeth at an early age. This gets him used to you placing your hand in his mouth which is also helpful to the vet. Because if you have practiced with your pup, he’ll be more likely to let the vet take a look at his teeth without whaling his head around.

Now, to begin teeth cleaning, you will need a soft toothbrush and special toothpaste available for dogs. There are also finger brushes you can use, all of these items can be found at your local pet store. When you begin brushing your Golden Retriever’s teeth he is sure to be more interested in the flavored toothpaste than anything else you are doing. Just like with human toothpaste, you don’t want to let him eat/swallow it, so be sure to only use a small amount. Brushing regularly is a very beneficial for maintaining healthy teeth and gums.

Between brushings, there are many dental chew bones on the market these days that also help to clean teeth. Just like with any other bone, supervise your dog with these and follow the directions on the package to make sure you get the right size for your Golden Retriever.

Aside from tooth care, you will notice around 6-8 months, that your puppy will begin loosing his sharp baby teeth. You may see the little chompers lying around the house and don’t be surprised if you find them somewhere else because he has swallowed a few. This is completely normal and as you will find, they pass through just fine. When your Golden pup begins loosing his teeth you may find he has a loss in appetite and may even run a slight fever and have a case of diarrhea. Teething for a puppy isn’t that much different than that of a young child, except it seems as though the puppy doesn’t cry as much! As his teeth begin to cut, give him a cold rag to sooth his gums. TIP: Soak a rag in water, ring it out then place it in the freeze for a bit. When you give the extra cold rag to your puppy it will instantly comfort his very sore gums.

Once your Golden Retriever’s adult teeth are in place, you can go back to the dental care of brushing!

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