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guliverandmaya · 08-06-2010, 01:54 PM

Hi,

Maya is 9 months and I have been brushing her teeth occasionally. Most of the time she chews the brush for 20 minutes and thats all, but she wont let me open her mouth and brush them . Is there a smart way to get her to let me do that??

107barney · 08-06-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by guliverandmaya

Hi,

Maya is 9 months and I have been brushing her teeth occasionally. Most of the time she chews the brush for 20 minutes and thats all, but she wont let me open her mouth and brush them . Is there a smart way to get her to let me do that??

Try by putting toothpaste on your fingers and rubbing it on her gums. After she allows you to put your hands in her mouth, move to the toothbrush. Be sure to tell her what you are doing. I always tell my dogs what we are doing so they know. It sounds silly but they are cooperative that way. I always do it as a question also "Brush teeth?" or "Upstairs?" or "run in the yard?"
I always reward with a delicious treat for cooperative behavior and listening to commands.

Darlene68 · 08-06-2010, 04:36 PM

I couldn't find a toothbrush small enough to work well with Bailey's mouth. What I do is wrap a cotton cloth around my finger and use that to brush his teeth. I can feel the teeth through the cloth and I know for sure I am getting them all. He gets his teeth brushed about 4 times a weeks, he is 15 months and his teeth are pure white.

Nancy1999 · 08-06-2010, 04:45 PM

I bought this electric toothbrush for Joey. Interplak RTBG3CS Opti-Clean cordless toothbrush. by Interplak, Electric Toothbr at Goodman's Small Appliance & Housewares, they sell it at Target, and it has a very small head. I use poutry flavored toothpaste, and hold his chin hair and put the toothbrush in and let it do the work. I never felt like I was doing a good job with a regular toothbrush. He gets a treat afterwards, and really doesn't fight much.

guliverandmaya · 08-06-2010, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

I couldn't find a toothbrush small enough to work well with Bailey's mouth. What I do is wrap a cotton cloth around my finger and use that to brush his teeth. I can feel the teeth through the cloth and I know for sure I am getting them all. He gets his teeth brushed about 4 times a weeks, he is 15 months and his teeth are pure white.

Nice! and what you put on the cotton cloth? (paste wise)

BanditSocks2 · 08-06-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

I couldn't find a toothbrush small enough to work well with Bailey's mouth. What I do is wrap a cotton cloth around my finger and use that to brush his teeth. I can feel the teeth through the cloth and I know for sure I am getting them all. He gets his teeth brushed about 4 times a weeks, he is 15 months and his teeth are pure white.

I found an awesome one for Bandit (4.5 pounds- how big is Bailey) and it has three small heads so it gets all sides of his teeth. It was actually at PetSmart. He's really good about it, and I can brush for about 30 seconds. Nala on the other hand is still a work in progress but somehow she has amazing teeth lol.

Darlene68 · 08-06-2010, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by guliverandmaya

Nice! and what you put on the cotton cloth? (paste wise)

The toothpastes I have are Four Paws Pet Dental and Petrodex Enzymatic beef flavored toothpaste. Also I have Petzlife gel, but forget to use it moust of the time

I t is a gel that you rub on the teeth a couple of times a week to prevent tarter buildup, there is also a spray version

Darlene68 · 08-06-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BanditSocks2

I found an awesome one for Bandit (4.5 pounds- how big is Bailey) and it has three small heads so it gets all sides of his teeth. It was actually at PetSmart. He's really good about it, and I can brush for about 30 seconds. Nala on the other hand is still a work in progress but somehow she has amazing teeth lol.

Bailey is 3.14lbs, unfortunately there is no Petsmart here!

Lucky Nala

lizzieg · 08-09-2010, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by guliverandmaya

Hi,

Maya is 9 months and I have been brushing her teeth occasionally. Most of the time she chews the brush for 20 minutes and thats all, but she wont let me open her mouth and brush them . Is there a smart way to get her to let me do that??

I am having brushing issues as well. We bought the kit that includes the finger brusher, the regular brush, and the toothpaste. Khloe is extremely uncooperative; I feel like I have to brush her teeth to prevent decay, but she yelps like she is getting a vaccination when I do so. I've examined her mouth also; no sores or anything that looks inflamed or painful. She is 2 1/2 months and is teething, so I know that she will be losing those teeth, but I want her used to routine brushings when her permanent teeth come in. Could it be the toothpaste brand? Any tricks to this? Anybody else experience this?

ls1smith · 08-09-2010, 03:25 AM

I have issues as well with all 3 of my dogs allowing me to brush their teeth. I put a liquid tartar control product in their drinking water, give them dental bones, and get their teeth cleaned about every 2 years by the vet. That is the best I can do!

lpham · 08-12-2010, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I bought this electric toothbrush for Joey. Interplak RTBG3CS Opti-Clean cordless toothbrush. by Interplak, Electric Toothbr at Goodman's Small Appliance & Housewares, they sell it at Target, and it has a very small head. I use poutry flavored toothpaste, and hold his chin hair and put the toothbrush in and let it do the work. I never felt like I was doing a good job with a regular toothbrush. He gets a treat afterwards, and really doesn't fight much.

wow this sounds awesome! i've brushed my yorkies teeth like only a handful of times since i've had her b/c she fights it so much. i like anything that makes the experience a bit more pleasant!

Montrealgrl · 08-15-2010, 09:43 AM

my vet gave me a sampler of enzadent toothpaste and it contains a small doggy toothbrush as well. it is chicken flavored so my baby loves it, but obviously, being a little puppy he has to chew on the toothbrush. what i do is put the toothpaste on it, and try to go past all his teeth at least once and then i let him chew on the toothbrush as much as he wants. that way, it is kinda like he is brushing his own teeth. the toothbrush itself is a great thing because you put it on you own finger, so the puppy thinks you are putting your finger in his mouth.
Try looking for the flavored toothpaste. My Chewy will put anything in his mouth as long as it is flavored (even medication).

08-06-2010, 01:54 PM	#1
guliverandmaya Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: toronto Posts: 366	How to train Maya to brush her teeth? Hi, Maya is 9 months and I have been brushing her teeth occasionally. Most of the time she chews the brush for 20 minutes and thats all, but she wont let me open her mouth and brush them . Is there a smart way to get her to let me do that??

08-06-2010, 04:36 PM	#3
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	I couldn't find a toothbrush small enough to work well with Bailey's mouth. What I do is wrap a cotton cloth around my finger and use that to brush his teeth. I can feel the teeth through the cloth and I know for sure I am getting them all. He gets his teeth brushed about 4 times a weeks, he is 15 months and his teeth are pure white. __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

08-06-2010, 04:45 PM	#4
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	I bought this electric toothbrush for Joey. Interplak RTBG3CS Opti-Clean cordless toothbrush. by Interplak, Electric Toothbr at Goodman's Small Appliance & Housewares, they sell it at Target, and it has a very small head. I use poutry flavored toothpaste, and hold his chin hair and put the toothbrush in and let it do the work. I never felt like I was doing a good job with a regular toothbrush. He gets a treat afterwards, and really doesn't fight much. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals

08-09-2010, 03:25 AM	#10
ls1smith Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Waxhaw, NC,USA Posts: 64	I have issues as well with all 3 of my dogs allowing me to brush their teeth. I put a liquid tartar control product in their drinking water, give them dental bones, and get their teeth cleaned about every 2 years by the vet. That is the best I can do! __________________ Lisa her Yorky Ladies and her Biewer Babe! :gold fish:

08-15-2010, 09:43 AM	#12
Montrealgrl YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada Posts: 6	my vet gave me a sampler of enzadent toothpaste and it contains a small doggy toothbrush as well. it is chicken flavored so my baby loves it, but obviously, being a little puppy he has to chew on the toothbrush. what i do is put the toothpaste on it, and try to go past all his teeth at least once and then i let him chew on the toothbrush as much as he wants. that way, it is kinda like he is brushing his own teeth. the toothbrush itself is a great thing because you put it on you own finger, so the puppy thinks you are putting your finger in his mouth. Try looking for the flavored toothpaste. My Chewy will put anything in his mouth as long as it is flavored (even medication).