Have you ever seen a hippo get its teeth brushed? 😁
Our male hippo ‘Lobi’ is susceptible to gingivitis on his lower canines, and our dedicated Animal Care, Health & Welfare team works hard to maintain his dental health with daily oral care. If Lobi can get his teeth brushed every day, so can you! 🦷
The first step of tooth brushing is a lot of water, filtering out any bits of food that are in Lobi’s mouth. 🚿 A gum massage and inspection by Animal Care Technician Ryan also feels pretty good! ☺️ You might be surprised by Lobi’s toothbrush - it’s human-sized! This toothbrush helps the team reach in close to the gums and give Lobi a deep clean. After that, a syringe of hydrogen peroxide helps to keep Lobi’s teeth and gums beautiful and healthy so he can keep doing what he does best - chomping on food! 🥬🍠🍉
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