momto4kiddos
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Post by momto4kiddos on May 24, 2015 11:08:18 GMT
Wondering if people brush their dogs teeth? I've heard varying things so i'm curious about why you would or wouldn't do this. And if you do brush them I need the details, how often, with what, etc. I've also heard of teeth cleaning type bones - gimmick or is there any truth to it (and what brands.)
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Post by pjaye on May 24, 2015 11:23:13 GMT
I brush the cat's.
When I first got her she already had cat flu and her gums were quite red, took her to the vet and found out that the herpes virus that causes cat flu also leads to gum disease. She was only 5 months old and the vet said if we didn't get the gum disease under control she'd have no teeth left by the time she was 3 or 4 years old & said I had to start brushing her teeth if I wanted to avoid that. So I brought some baby toothpaste(very low fluoride) and a baby Winnie the Pooh toothbrush (she didn't care when I showed her) and I cleaned her teeth every night, then gradually less and less as her gums improved.
It worked...now I only clean her teeth about once a month, but she's now nine years old and still has all her teeth and has never even needed a dental cleaning at the vet. Definitely worked for us, saved her teeth and probably hundreds in vet bills as well.
Naturally she didn't love it, but you gotta what you gotta do and she did sort of get used to it after a time.
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Post by peajays on May 24, 2015 12:08:34 GMT
When I remember to do our dogs teeth, we use an old battery spin toothbrush that the kids don't use anymore....she has never minded it.
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Post by peano on May 24, 2015 13:14:13 GMT
I tried when she was a pup but she did NOT enjoy it and at the time, I didn't want to press it. At her annual checkup last week, the vet told me next year she's going to have to have her teeth scaled (involving anesthesia). So this would be the reason to do it. She's mellowed with age and is more tolerant of people futzing with her so I'm going to start brushing now, even though it won't have an effect on the current buildup on her teeth.
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Post by momof3pits on May 24, 2015 14:03:49 GMT
Technically you are supposed to brush your dogs teeth everyday just like people. Realistically they say shoot for at least once a week.
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jenrific
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Post by jenrific on May 24, 2015 14:08:42 GMT
I use a toothbrush and toothpaste from the pet store. It's chicken flavored so he tolerates it.
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calgal08
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Post by calgal08 on May 24, 2015 14:33:07 GMT
Never have. Ours have a basket full of bones and antlers which they chew on almost daily. The vet confirmed this keeps the tartar build up off their teeth. Even our almost 13 year old has great teeth and none of the knock-you-to-your-knees-stinky-breath
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~Susan~
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You need to check your boobs, mine tried to kill me!!!
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Post by ~Susan~ on May 24, 2015 14:36:23 GMT
I have tried several times with mine, but he's not having it. It is like wrestling with a hairy octopus.
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Gravity
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Post by Gravity on May 24, 2015 14:36:24 GMT
Yes, I brush Lola's teeth daily. She is a Maltese and they are notorious for have bad teeth as they age. She also has an antler that she chews on. She just turned 7 and has never required professional teeth cleaning by her vet.
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Nink
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Post by Nink on May 24, 2015 14:38:51 GMT
Never have. Ours have a basket full of bones and antlers which they chew on almost daily. The vet confirmed this keeps the tartar build up off their teeth. Even our almost 13 year old has great teeth and none of the knock-you-to-your-knees-stinky-breath I bought antlers for my dogs to help with their teeth and they couldn't be less interested.  |
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calgal08
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Post by calgal08 on May 24, 2015 14:42:50 GMT
Never have. Ours have a basket full of bones and antlers which they chew on almost daily. The vet confirmed this keeps the tartar build up off their teeth. Even our almost 13 year old has great teeth and none of the knock-you-to-your-knees-stinky-breath I bought antlers for my dogs to help with their teeth and they couldn't be less interested. Did you buy the big fat antlers that have been cut in half? The skinny antlers are not as popular with our guys. |
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Nink
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Post by Nink on May 24, 2015 14:44:38 GMT
I bought antlers for my dogs to help with their teeth and they couldn't be less interested. Did you buy the big fat antlers that have been cut in half? The skinny antlers are not as popular with our guys. The ones I have are the skinny ones. I'll go back online and see if I can find the ones you're referring to. Thanks for the tip.  |
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Post by leannec on May 24, 2015 15:29:42 GMT
No, I probably should but Lucy weighs 90 lbs and will not sit still  |
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calgal08
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Post by calgal08 on May 24, 2015 16:30:09 GMT
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Post by KikiPea on May 24, 2015 16:44:20 GMT
I use a toothbrush and toothpaste from the pet store. It's chicken flavored so he tolerates it.  We don't do it often enough, though. He does get dental treats, and we do take him to the vet once a year (We used to do twice, but they told us once was enough) to have them professionally cleaned. |
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Post by gale w on May 24, 2015 17:20:00 GMT
We're in the process of trying to train our dog to let us brush her teeth. It's very slow going. Right now she will rest her chin on our hand and let us mess with her lips. We also give her a little bit of enzymatic toothpaste daily. Supposedly it helps to loosen tartar even if you don't brush with it.
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Post by KikiPea on May 24, 2015 17:20:55 GMT
I gave my pup an antler for his bday, then asked my vet about them. She said she has actually seen several fractured teeth from them, so we didn't get another. |
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Post by buddysmom on May 24, 2015 18:09:19 GMT
I would not dare try on Daisy, my yellow lab.
The vet needs to put a muzzle on her just to trim her nails (mega drama queen!!).
Our boxer is ten years old, very sweet but stinky breath.
I tried to brush his with the doggie toothbrush and doggie toothpaste but he shut his mouth and would not let me budge it open.
I have recently tried those milk-bone things that say they are as good as brushing their teeth.
I must say that our boxer's breath smells much better, no idea about if it helps their teeth.
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Post by Deleted on May 24, 2015 18:20:53 GMT
I was buying the dental treats for my pup but then stopped. I don't brush his teeth either, though I did buy the stuff to do it.
I'm a bad pet mommy.
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azredhead
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Post by azredhead on May 24, 2015 18:48:54 GMT
I did when I had the little dogs. No I don't think I would try with the big dogs.I get them the dental chews. They like those. I get the flavors they like. There are so many different ones now. They don't like those greenies. Those are the ones they won't take. I think it's the smell. Can't say I blame on that one!
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We don't do it often enough, though. He does get dental treats, and we do take him to the vet once a year (We used to do twice, but they told us once was enough) to have them professionally cleaned.
