I brush with CET toothpaste but I also use Petzlife occasionally as well as HealthyMouth and PlaqueOff (sprinkled on food).
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Originally Posted by mscat  I recently bought both mine toothbrushes and toothpaste , however they will not open their mouths at all! The best I could do was get them a little toothpaste inside their mouth. Besides a professional dental done on them is their any other ways to brush their teeth? Why are they so hesitant to open their mouths? It is frustrating buying these products and not being able to use them, when I know they need their teeth brushed, does the finger brush work better then the regular toothbrushes? so far mine have not had the stinky breath associated with dental problems. |
Just remember.... YOU are a LOT bigger than them. I can't imagine they weigh more than 10lbs, no? You CAN open their mouths. A little force won't hurt them.
However, I always made it a positive experience. I taught Jackson by having him come into the bathroom and giving treats. Any time he opened his mouth when the brush came near... he'd get a treat, etc. I conditioned him basically.