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08-17-2005, 01:30 PM | #1 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va
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| Teeth care ?? I really dont know how to approach this ( So, I feel like such a BAD Momma yall! Trixie had her vet appt. today too and he checked her and all (Im sure Ill post up a rant about that whole deal soon), but looked at her teeth and they are so horrid! I dont know how I could not have noticed this before as I was always checking her for everything... . She has plack and everything on her teeth, and he honestly didn't give me any tips, or insight on how to get rid of it... Any tips? I feel so bad!!
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08-17-2005, 01:36 PM | #2 |
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| If they are that bad she will likely need a professional cleaning and scaling. You should start brushing her teeth immediately though, go to the pet store and buy a tooth care kit for small dogs. You may also want to start giving a treat like greenies that reduces plaque build up and begin using an oral wash that you can either squirt into her mouth or add to drinking water than helps fight plaque. Bruce does all these things and really has no plaque that is visible at least.
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08-17-2005, 01:41 PM | #3 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va
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| Thanks. Im gonna call the groomers we had her at today to see if they do teeth cleaning as well. They aren't that bad I guess, I just felt really bad-as Daphne has never had this problem and maybe its bad and all, but we never do anything to hers or had reason to.
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08-17-2005, 01:41 PM | #4 |
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| Ditto, Start brushing, I also use a floss stick on Bell ( I know I'm weird) ANd Greenies are the best, But don't give too many...
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08-17-2005, 01:42 PM | #5 |
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| I do the oral wash in the water and also brush their teeth at least once a week. They also have a variety of things to chew on. Don't feel bad. Your a great Mommy. |
08-17-2005, 01:46 PM | #6 |
YT Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Va
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| Thanks ladies. I'll have to go to Petco this weekend to get some stuff. I also have to find a interesting approach, as she is very touchy about her mouth/teeth area.
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08-17-2005, 02:01 PM | #7 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Texas
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| Tooth brushing method per Vet I am determined to keep Chelsea's teeth healthy. After my horrible experience and not to mention costly, with my last pets, I have learned my lesson to do everything possible to be successful. My vet recommended C.E.T. enzymatic toothpaste for cats and dogs, one rubber finger brush, with small rubber bristles, and a double ended soft toothbrush, one large end, and one small end. First week...place a small amount of toothpaste, on your finger, and let your dog lick it off, do this for a whole week, once a day. Second week....place the rubber finger brush on your finger, and place small amount of toothpaste on it, let your dog lick it off, as you move your finger across the teeth. Third week...place a small amount of the toothpaste on the BACK of the toothbrush, and let your dog lick it off, for a week, once a day. Fourth week...place a small amount of the toothpaste on the bristles of the brush, and let your pet lick it off, one week, once a day. Fifth week, you should be able to brush you pets teeth, concentrate on the back molars, where plaque is more possible to stick to the teeth. I tend to place the toothbrush on the side, inside the cheeks, and she goes into a biting chewing mode, so far we have earned the grade of A+, on oral hygiene from our vet!!! Good luck! Chelsea'sMOM |
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