Just wondering how many people brush their dog's teeth.
I just try to manipulate my dogs diet so that it isn't a problem. I have to make sure both my daughters brush and floss, then do my own. Who has time for the dog's teeth? How about you? |
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| I just got my puppy and while I was at a Pet Store they advised me to help with bad breath I can give him these green bones to chew on. So far that has worked for his breath. In reference to brushing for health reasons, I have not brushed his teeth and was not intending to, unless my vet ays otherwise. I'm interested in seeing the results. |
| Us too! - Woof is now a year old, and whilst we have the equipment ready, it seems that the kibble we feed woof, plus the odd denta-rask and green (mint) Bonio buscuits, Woof's teeth remain wonderfully clean.... |
| I brush Quibusis' teeth but not as often as I should. Her vet encourages it and recommends using a piece of cloth on a finger rather than a toothbrush. I have used both depending on my mood. |
| Do you use anything with the tooth brush or cloth?
Do you know why you are not supposed to use human tooth paste? |
| And about those green bones? We have some that look like toothbrushes for dogs that weigh a lot. Are those just for bad breath, or do they clean their teeth?
Also, the larger ones run $3-6. How long do these bones last and how often do you have to bu a new one? I guess if they really work, the price would not bother me--much.  |
| I use some doggie toothpaste that I bought at PetSmart when I use the brush. Also, I buy little boxes of specially prepared cloths in individual packets designed for tooth brushing, but I find them a little small. The vet just uses gauze patches, and I don't think that he puts anything on them. |
| Abbi's gums are pale, whitish. They seemed inflamed a week or so back. So I have been using my finger to massage her gums. Noticed a lot of plaque, so I bought her a plastic bone. Which she actually chewed a couple of times.
I guess it's time to start wiping her teeth after she eats. Her teeth were checked in May and looked great. She is sick right now, so maybe its just all part of the same problem. But until I know, I am determined to treat the symptoms. |
| At three years old I have noticed Bam-Bam getting tartar on his jaw teeth, all others seem to remain free of this problem. I recently purchased a dental scaler and he has been quite good about allowing me to scrape his teeth. It pops off like thin shell. Afterwards I brush his teeth with a good doggie toothpaste to remove any germs or bacteria. This seems to work well for us. I do this about every three months. Just takes a few minutes. If I miss a cleaning I notice a red inflammation along the gum line where the tartar is and it can be a bit harder to remove. So it pays to stick with a schedule. |
| It was only on her back two teeth that Abbi was having a problem too. I went and bought a plaque remover form Wal-Mart, the human dental section.
It worked out pretty good. There's still a bit left near the bottom of the ones furthest back. I don't want to take a chance at hurting her gums, so I have been wiping them off and hoping they get knocked off as she chews on stuff. Her gums are looking a lot better. But she's on meds too, so that may have helped? Thanks for the advice Sharon! By the way, bought a Greenie? for Abbi, and she loved it for several hours before it disappeared. Abbi loves to savor her treats. She reminds me of cats I have owned. She will lick them, play with them, and then gobble them up at some point (usually when I am not looking!). If she cannot swallow the treat, she will proceed to try to shred it. I better go see what she's up to ... |
| I don't. Never done it. I give Shanti some cookies named "Biscrok" that help to clean his teeth !!! reduce the tartar, etc. |
| We never brush his teeth, but think that if he gets the right treats hes fine.
Old English and Saint Bernard!  [/img] |
WELL, WE DO BRUSH DREW'S TEETH. HE'S A 4 YR OLD MALE. HE HATES MILK BONES OR CHEWS, HE PREFER THE SOFT TREATS SO I USUALLY BRUSH HIS TEETH AROUND ONCE A MONTH. dOLLY THE FEMALE LOVES HER BONES AND CHEWEY EARS. sO FAR HER TEETH ARE CLEAN WITH NO VISIBLE BUILD UP  |
| Abbi cannot eat more than 1 milk bone or most other treats without becoming very messy later. Eggs and milk do not agree with her any more than onions do. Finally found one for Adult large dogs made by Science Diet. They are chicken with no eggs or milk. And she loves them.
I have actually broke down and brushed her teeth last week. Here's to hoping the treats do the trick.  |
| I did´`t brush Pisco`s teeth in the begining but started to do it not long ago...usually his back molars but not his front teeth- those are white and clean all the time.
i usually use a children`s toothbrush...usually once every 15 days. vero. |
| Abbi's teeth have been doing so much better with the treats that I haven't thought about it much lately. Check her out just now, and her teeth look nice and white. But I am still curious about how others handle the matter.
All of these responses have really helped. Thanks for the input, and if you are new, feel free to add. It's the beauty of a forum like this. |
| This is my first post here, and low and behold it should be a teeth cleaning one! =)
My sheepie Ralphie is 1.5 years old, and his teeth already have staining, and I spotted a few spots that worry me. I have done my best to keep them clean, I brush them daily, if not every other day. He also has that Q-10 rinse for his water, he gets the 'greenie' bones once a week or so, he's on Science Diet Oral Care and I use one of those triple headed brushes. Even with all this, he's still getting 'problem areas' and my Vet noted that most of these teeth conditions are just genetic. =/ I'm in the RVT program, so I had to attend a Veterinary Dentistry Lecture, and it was real helpful. If anyone is interested, I think this Veterinarian (who gave the lecture) offers real priceless tips on his website. http://www.dogbeachdentistry.com |
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