Opening Hours
8.30am - 7pm Mon to Friday
9am - 11.30am Saturday
Consultations are available by
appointment
We have a 24 hour
emergency service and details
of how to contact the
emergency clinic are always
available on the answerphone
Riverside Veterinary Clinic
17 Severnside South
Bewdley
DY12 2DX
Telephone 01299 402960
Riverside Veterinary Clinic is a trading name of CVS (UK) Limited; a company registered in England and Wales
Registered number: 03777473. Registered Office: CVS House, Vinces Road , Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AY © Web Design Vetwebsites
Apply the pet toothpaste to the soft-bristled pet toothbrush and then push it down
into the bristles.
Choose a time when your pet is settled. Sit him down quietly, either on the floor
or a table/counter surface for a small dog or cat. Without restraint, allow him to
lick the toothpaste first.
Place one hand across the bridge of the nose (muzzle) with a finger or thumb
under the chin to keep the mouth closed.
Gently lift the top lip and insert the toothbrush inside the cheek. The most
important place to brush is at the gum line.
Move the brush in gentle circular motions with emphasis of the stroke away from
the gum line. DO NOT scrub the teeth.
The goal is to brush the outside surfaces of all the teeth in a systematic way. If,
initially, your pet does not co- operate for long enough; start each session by
brushing at a different position in his mouth.
The back (molar) teeth should be cleaned first, especially the upper ones; next
the canine teeth and finally, once your pet is happy to accept this, the front teeth.
Brushing the inner surfaces of the teeth can prove to be difficult. If you are unable
to do this, don’t despair. Providing the rest of the teeth are reasonably clean, the
tongue will do quite a good job of this.
If your pet has inflamed gums (gingivitis), our vet may advise that you use a
dental gel or solution containing chlorhexidine to improve the gums.
Remember, there is no point wrestling with your pet. Try the make the experience
as enjoyable as possible.
Reward him with a small treat and lavish praise if he behaves well.
Riverside Veterinary Clinic is a trading name of CVS (UK) Limited; a company registered in England and Wales
Registered number: 03777473. Registered Office: CVS House, Vinces Road , Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AY © Web Design Vetwebsites
Apply the pet toothpaste to the soft-bristled pet toothbrush and then push it down
into the bristles.
Choose a time when your pet is settled. Sit him down quietly, either on the floor
or a table/counter surface for a small dog or cat. Without restraint, allow him to
lick the toothpaste first.
Place one hand across the bridge of the nose (muzzle) with a finger or thumb
under the chin to keep the mouth closed.
Gently lift the top lip and insert the toothbrush inside the cheek. The most
important place to brush is at the gum line.
Move the brush in gentle circular motions with emphasis of the stroke away from
the gum line. DO NOT scrub the teeth.
The goal is to brush the outside surfaces of all the teeth in a systematic way. If,
initially, your pet does not co- operate for long enough; start each session by
brushing at a different position in his mouth.
The back (molar) teeth should be cleaned first, especially the upper ones; next
the canine teeth and finally, once your pet is happy to accept this, the front teeth.
Brushing the inner surfaces of the teeth can prove to be difficult. If you are unable
to do this, don’t despair. Providing the rest of the teeth are reasonably clean, the
tongue will do quite a good job of this.
If your pet has inflamed gums (gingivitis), our vet may advise that you use a
dental gel or solution containing chlorhexidine to improve the gums.
Remember, there is no point wrestling with your pet. Try the make the experience
as enjoyable as possible.
Reward him with a small treat and lavish praise if he behaves well.