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Ashley, you are very saintly to take in your dad's dog with such a loving attitude.

They do make a doggie toothbrush and toothpaste, as someone pointed out. Try to get a good flavor (mine always seem to like the "meat" flavors better than mint or peanut butter).

If your dog isn't used to it, he probably won't like it, but you can try to get him used to it by letting him lick some toothpaste, then lick the brush with the toothpaste, then try to brush a couple teeth, etc.. and progress from there.

I brushed both my dogs' teeth since they were puppies so they're used to it and like it, now when I get ready for bed at night, they come in the bathroom looking to get their teeth brushed - in case you ever get a puppy.

Other ideas you can try are: chew toys, chew treats, dental treats, only feed hard kibbles, no soft or canned food. Those are all my ideas for now. Good luck.

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