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Originally Posted by cdawnfine  Thank you, he is not scheduled to go until the 28th. I also spoke to the Vet about brushing and him not letting me. He suggested that I start just lifting his lip for about a week until he stops squirming. Thank put my fingers around his teeth, then put something on my finger ect. Working my way up to the tooth brush. He said its training for both of us.  |
I can appreciate that! The first couple of times I tried to brush her teeth, I sighed deeply and told DH I didn't think this was going to work. But then, she was so intrigued when I brushed mine with my electric toothbrush and she LOVED to lick the toothpaste residue from my mouth afterwards (and during if she could), I thought I would continue to try.
I would not necessarily compare it exactly to like brushing a childs teeth. It sometimes seems that she is chewing on the brush like a bone but it is controlled with me holding the handle and moving it to focus on top and bottom for both sides as well as front. I will VERY gently tug foward and that allows me to get to more teeth than just the molars.
She also LOVES the paste we have for her - it isn't the regular meat flavor that many use, but rather a vanilla flavor. I know, sounds odd, but she loves it. I also think the doggy brushes that have the three sides help alot too.
Good luck!