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107barney · 04-12-2011, 08:36 PM

My dogs have eaten soft food their whole lives and have excellent teeth due to regular brushing along with regular vet care. I definitely believe brushing is a must.

jennzy · 04-12-2011, 08:45 PM

I brush her teeth every other day to every 3 days (that is if i completely forget)
and i give her greenies once a week and twistix once a week so they get 2 dental treats a week.

Then i add plaque off to all of her meals.

I am thinking about getting her water additives but i think that might be going over board.

For coco's toothpaste i actually use one that requires no brushing. So i just put in on my pinky and rub it on her teeth. its definately hard to do but with more practice, she'll get used to it quickly.

i find it it help when you're sitting down with your knees up and prop your dog on the slant of your legs (the thigh area). (sorry im not very good at describing but hope you understand)

katienme2002 · 04-13-2011, 05:41 AM

I would say its a def. yes to brush the teeth or at least use the Petzlife gel or something similar. I rescued a 5 yr. old yorkie she has severe teeth issues, some will need to be pulled, so my answer is yes! always brush!

trin7 · 04-13-2011, 07:55 AM

Thank you to everyone for the great advice - so much for the easy way LOL! I'll go have a discussion with Darwin & Mabel and let them know how important brushing is - do you think that would help?? Thanks again and I'll look into some better products that were mentioned! It's really appreciated!

Teegy · 04-13-2011, 08:36 AM

poor wee Tibbe, Teegy I brush his teeth every couple of days but I think we're gonna up that to daily, if I can catch him

Teegy · 04-13-2011, 08:38 AM

[QUOTE=jennzy;3497718]
For coco's toothpaste i actually use one that requires no brushing. So i just put in on my pinky and rub it on her teeth. its definately hard to do but with more practice, she'll get used to it quickly.

QUOTE]

hmmm what toothpaste is that, I use Virbac from the vet

Teegy · 04-13-2011, 08:43 AM

I actually bought an infant toothbrush because I couldn't find anything small enough for Teegy's mouth, I have never seen that virbac mini brush before I need that

Teegy · 04-14-2011, 11:30 AM

I contacted my vet about the mini brushes and he has ordered some today, what a lovely man

Presto · 04-14-2011, 11:37 AM

I do carry some dental care products but if there are any specific brand anyone likes i can place a special order, you will def pay lot less than you would at petco or petsmart

04-12-2011, 08:36 PM	#16
107barney T. Bumpkins & Co. Donating YT Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New England Posts: 9,816	My dogs have eaten soft food their whole lives and have excellent teeth due to regular brushing along with regular vet care. I definitely believe brushing is a must. __________________ T. Bumpkins & Co. Washable Doggie Pee Pads (Save 10% Enter YTSAVE10 at checkout) Cathy, Teddy, Winston and Baby Clyde...RIP angels Barney and Daisy

04-12-2011, 08:45 PM	#17
jennzy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada Posts: 804	I brush her teeth every other day to every 3 days (that is if i completely forget) and i give her greenies once a week and twistix once a week so they get 2 dental treats a week. Then i add plaque off to all of her meals. I am thinking about getting her water additives but i think that might be going over board. For coco's toothpaste i actually use one that requires no brushing. So i just put in on my pinky and rub it on her teeth. its definately hard to do but with more practice, she'll get used to it quickly. i find it it help when you're sitting down with your knees up and prop your dog on the slant of your legs (the thigh area). (sorry im not very good at describing but hope you understand) __________________ <Mickey & Coco>

04-13-2011, 05:41 AM	#18
katienme2002 YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Somewhere Over the Rainbow Posts: 1,290	I would say its a def. yes to brush the teeth or at least use the Petzlife gel or something similar. I rescued a 5 yr. old yorkie she has severe teeth issues, some will need to be pulled, so my answer is yes! always brush! __________________

04-13-2011, 07:55 AM	#19
trin7 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 554	Thank you to everyone for the great advice - so much for the easy way LOL! I'll go have a discussion with Darwin & Mabel and let them know how important brushing is - do you think that would help?? Thanks again and I'll look into some better products that were mentioned! It's really appreciated!

04-13-2011, 08:36 AM	#20
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	poor wee Tibbe, Teegy I brush his teeth every couple of days but I think we're gonna up that to daily, if I can catch him

04-13-2011, 08:38 AM	#21
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	[QUOTE=jennzy;3497718] For coco's toothpaste i actually use one that requires no brushing. So i just put in on my pinky and rub it on her teeth. its definately hard to do but with more practice, she'll get used to it quickly. QUOTE] hmmm what toothpaste is that, I use Virbac from the vet

04-13-2011, 08:43 AM	#22
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	I actually bought an infant toothbrush because I couldn't find anything small enough for Teegy's mouth, I have never seen that virbac mini brush before I need that

04-14-2011, 11:30 AM	#23
Teegy Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 2,631	I contacted my vet about the mini brushes and he has ordered some today, what a lovely man

04-14-2011, 11:37 AM	#24
Presto Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wilmington, MA Posts: 370	I do carry some dental care products but if there are any specific brand anyone likes i can place a special order, you will def pay lot less than you would at petco or petsmart