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  You should start regular tooth brushing early, Lau says. Tooth problems can be hard to handle, painful, and expensive, but if you're brushing their teeth every day (or at minimum, three times a week) you should be in good shape. You can get finger toothbrushes that can be easier to use on young animals, or smaller toothbrushes for cats and dogs. Consult with your vet about what type of toothpaste is best.   You should also get your pet comfortable with getting their nails clipped. To avoid them associating it as a stressful situation that happens once a month, Lau suggests leaving nail clippers out and snipping them every so often to get them used to the sound. Both cat nail clippers and cat supply store dog nail clippers are easy to use, but I suggest asking your vet for a lesson first. You don't want to clip too high, which can cause pain and bleeding.   Pets can get into a lot of messes, so you should have some remedies on hand. I recently moved into a carpeted ap