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stinkygummybear · 01-03-2009, 11:32 AM

I was wondering what kind of toothpaste you recommend for me to buy. My yorkie is 8.5 months now and since I've had him I have not brush his teeth....He is a small thing only 4 pounds...Any tips...Also how often do I have to brush them???

Thanks

MollysMum54 · 01-03-2009, 01:09 PM

Any pet shop should sell doggy toothpaste and brushes. I think it is ok to clean their teeth 2 or 3 times a week, but i try and do mollys everynight because i usually only manage to brush one side of her mouth each night, before she decides its time to chew the brush! You can get a brush that fits on your finger which sometimes makes life easier. Good luck!

Potter · 01-03-2009, 01:18 PM

I use Petrodex toothpaste, Poultry Flavour and I use baby toothbrush instead of the ones the pet supply stores sell because it is too big. I brush Pao's teeth every night.

harley1 · 01-03-2009, 01:19 PM

you can buy flavoured toothpastes at the pet store or the vets also carry some good ones..i find the cat toothbrushes work really well in Harley's tiny mouth( he is 5lb) and i make a conscious effort to brush every other day as i find the tartar can build up very quickly and it helps to keep his breath sweet smelling..

stinkygummybear · 01-03-2009, 01:27 PM

thanks for the tip...i will look for that one today at Petco

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Originally Posted by Potter

I use Petrodex toothpaste, Poultry Flavour and I use baby toothbrush instead of the ones the pet supply stores sell because it is too big. I brush Pao's teeth every night.

stinkygummybear · 01-03-2009, 01:29 PM

Thanks for the tips...I will look at the ones with flavors...I think I will brush every other day or something like 3 days per week...This guy does not like it when I do things to him like shower or brush his hair...I know I will have hard time with teeth...thanks

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Originally Posted by harley1

you can buy flavoured toothpastes at the pet store or the vets also carry some good ones..i find the cat toothbrushes work really well in Harley's tiny mouth( he is 5lb) and i make a conscious effort to brush every other day as i find the tartar can build up very quickly and it helps to keep his breath sweet smelling..

mscat · 01-03-2009, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by stinkygummybear

Thanks for the tips...I will look at the ones with flavors...I think I will brush every other day or something like 3 days per week...This guy does not like it when I do things to him like shower or brush his hair...I know I will have hard time with teeth...thanks

He will get use to it... Spend a lot of time with him and use patience . ... They never like it at first... My Suzi was the same way with grooming.

mkbartz · 01-03-2009, 01:35 PM

I have been using this chicken flavoured tooth paste, but a friend recommended Virbac because it is a vanilla mint flavour (and hopefully it will help their dog breath. I got it at the vet. We haven't opened it yet, because we are finishing off the chicken kind.

Ellie May · 01-03-2009, 03:42 PM

Ellie's teeth are brushed once daily with a toddler toothbrush and Virbac CET Vanilla-Mint toothpaste. It smells like rootbeer floats.

Potter · 01-03-2009, 06:43 PM

Ya they never like it at first. Mine still don't really like brushing but he will tolerate it. He will run to his bed and lie down when he see me come with his toothbrush lol. I tried the Virbac mint one too and mine hates it so I had to stick to the poultry flavoured ones.

txrosegirl · 01-03-2009, 06:58 PM

we use Virbac CET poultry flavor toothpaste...i try and brush at least a couple times per week but want to bump it up to daily so i can avoid having to ever get their teeth cleaned at the vet

fbmom · 01-03-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Ellie's teeth are brushed once daily with a toddler toothbrush and Virbac CET Vanilla-Mint toothpaste. It smells like rootbeer floats.

I'll bet she has sweet kisses! I use Petzlife oral care gel -

Oliver7 · 01-04-2009, 05:46 PM

At what age should I start brushing my yorkie's teeth. He's eight week old. Can I start now or should I wait?

01-03-2009, 11:32 AM	#1
stinkygummybear Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: los angeles, ca usa Posts: 142	toothpaste I was wondering what kind of toothpaste you recommend for me to buy. My yorkie is 8.5 months now and since I've had him I have not brush his teeth....He is a small thing only 4 pounds...Any tips...Also how often do I have to brush them??? Thanks

01-03-2009, 01:18 PM	#3
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	I use Petrodex toothpaste, Poultry Flavour and I use baby toothbrush instead of the ones the pet supply stores sell because it is too big. I brush Pao's teeth every night. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-03-2009, 01:19 PM	#4
harley1 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brantford Ont Canada Posts: 196	you can buy flavoured toothpastes at the pet store or the vets also carry some good ones..i find the cat toothbrushes work really well in Harley's tiny mouth( he is 5lb) and i make a conscious effort to brush every other day as i find the tartar can build up very quickly and it helps to keep his breath sweet smelling.. __________________ Harley and baby Ava

01-03-2009, 03:42 PM	#9
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Ellie's teeth are brushed once daily with a toddler toothbrush and Virbac CET Vanilla-Mint toothpaste. It smells like rootbeer floats. __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

01-03-2009, 06:43 PM	#10
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	Ya they never like it at first. Mine still don't really like brushing but he will tolerate it. He will run to his bed and lie down when he see me come with his toothbrush lol. I tried the Virbac mint one too and mine hates it so I had to stick to the poultry flavoured ones. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

01-03-2009, 01:09 PM	#2
MollysMum54 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: England,UK Posts: 1,176	Any pet shop should sell doggy toothpaste and brushes. I think it is ok to clean their teeth 2 or 3 times a week, but i try and do mollys everynight because i usually only manage to brush one side of her mouth each night, before she decides its time to chew the brush! You can get a brush that fits on your finger which sometimes makes life easier. Good luck!

01-03-2009, 01:35 PM	#8
mkbartz YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London, Ontario, canada Posts: 518	I have been using this chicken flavoured tooth paste, but a friend recommended Virbac because it is a vanilla mint flavour (and hopefully it will help their dog breath. I got it at the vet. We haven't opened it yet, because we are finishing off the chicken kind.

01-03-2009, 06:58 PM	#11
txrosegirl owned by my monkeys Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: far north dallas, texas Posts: 1,866	we use Virbac CET poultry flavor toothpaste...i try and brush at least a couple times per week but want to bump it up to daily so i can avoid having to ever get their teeth cleaned at the vet __________________ lyn ~ miss buffey, sir bentley and baby bree ~ RIP sweet gino - mommy will always love you please click to give FREE food - the animal rescue site

01-04-2009, 05:46 PM	#13
Oliver7 Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 20	At what age should I start brushing my yorkie's teeth. He's eight week old. Can I start now or should I wait? __________________ ~Steph and Oliver ~