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Originally Posted by Kaylee32  So I feel like I have tried everything under the sun to make tooth brushing easier and better for both Ellie and Lilly Anne, but I have not had any luck. It is such a a huge hassle and they are both petrified of it. Ellie is worse than Lilly Anne. You would think I am killing them literally. I mean I try and brush their teeth every night and it is always such a struggle. It is awful! Any suggestions would be helpful!!! Please!!!! |
I can relate. First I found a toothpaste that they love and I love the smell as far as doggie toothpaste goes. It's C.E.T Vanilla Mint. Then I use one of those loofa-type gloves with the fingers cut off. Place one of the cut-off fingers on my finger (toothbrushes dont fit in their mouths), I grab the dog before they see the tooth paste and start talking really happy in a high squealy voice and say...are you ready to get your toofers brushed? I let them have a couple of tiny licks of the toothpaste which they love, and I'm talking and saying...oooh that tastes sooo good...you like that?...then brush one small area with light circular motions. Give another tiny lick, kiss doggy...good boy...brush...repeat. This is the only way I have found that they will actually let me brush their teeth. It kind of a bonding experience too. Teddy gives me lots of kisses when we're done and lays down beside me. When I used to use brushes he would squirm and try to get away and run for the hills as soon as I let him go.