How often do you brush your pups' teeth? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Ellie May · 07-23-2011, 01:35 PM

I think we've done one like this before, but what the heck.
Kinda wondering how many do it more than 1x daily (not happening here - great job though if you do!).

AllDogBoots · 07-23-2011, 03:03 PM

I'm not seeing a poll. My answer = 0. We use Leba III.

jadabug · 07-23-2011, 03:10 PM

I brush every other day and use petzlife gel about 3 days a week

jadabug · 07-23-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I'm not seeing a poll. My answer = 0. We use Leba III.

Karen how do you like the Leba III? I have heard good things about it

Maximo · 07-24-2011, 01:30 PM

I'm not confessing because I'll be in trouble.

Max's teeth look great, and Teddy's are decent and improving with the little effort I have made.

xoxodoglover89 · 07-25-2011, 05:25 PM

I brush Sasha's every other day. The days I don't brush, I use Petzlife Oral Care Gel.

roseylovestosho · 07-25-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I'm not seeing a poll. My answer = 0. We use Leba III.

What is Leba III????

And sometimes I brush Teddy's teeth 3x a week other times daily some times only once a week! I know...terrible

AllDogBoots · 07-25-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jadabug

Karen how do you like the Leba III? I have heard good things about it

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Originally Posted by roseylovestosho

What is Leba III????

And sometimes I brush Teddy's teeth 3x a week other times daily some times only once a week! I know...terrible

Leba III is a spray that supposedly changes the enzymes in a dog's mouth to keep it clean. It's somewhat controversial as it contains alcohol. I've spoken with a few vets and they all believe it's very safe. I love it. I spray it each morning in their mouths. Neither of them really have an issue at all. I used to brush Cooper's teeth but never really thought it was doing much good. Max just turned 1 and his teeth are sparkling white. Cooper is 3 and the vet (2 days ago) just said his teeth look excellent (although I do see a little bit of tartar). He's never had a dental. Neither dog has had any type of negative reaction to the Leba III.

Here is the site: Lebalab Inc

Here are some reviews from Amazon:

Amazon.com: Leba III Dental Spray for dog pet...

concretegurl · 07-25-2011, 06:16 PM

https://www.getplaqueattack.com/?mid=1195957
Plus Greenies & Dentals at Vet & Groomers

Teresa Ford · 07-25-2011, 06:44 PM

I give a quick rub rub with a wet cloth and dog tooth paste everyday. Brush for real 1 or 2 times a week. My dogs get greenies or denta-sticks too. (only Rubin has dentals at Vet. Gracie is only 2 and Abba boy and Ginny Joy are puppies)

gardengirl77 · 07-25-2011, 07:08 PM

I brush Heidi's teeth most everyday. Every now & then I might forget a night or put it off. Not part of the poll I know, but i have a question regarding the subject. Do you guys think it's safe to brush twice a day with CET? Sometimes I've wanted to & concerned too much might be bad for her. I usually lighty cover the brush, do one side and then reapply to brush and do the other side. You think that'd be too much twice a day for a 5 lb Yorkie?

kdlmon · 11-14-2011, 10:03 PM

I have never brushed Cooper's teeth. As a child I had a yorkie that lived to be 19-years-old. My family never brushed his teeth. Cooper eats kibble, chews rawhide bones and gets "teeth healthy" treats. Maybe I'm being naive, but you know the saying..."If it ain't broke don't fix it!"

Ellie May · 11-15-2011, 06:17 AM

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Originally Posted by gardengirl77

I brush Heidi's teeth most everyday. Every now & then I might forget a night or put it off. Not part of the poll I know, but i have a question regarding the subject. Do you guys think it's safe to brush twice a day with CET? Sometimes I've wanted to & concerned too much might be bad for her. I usually lighty cover the brush, do one side and then reapply to brush and do the other side. You think that'd be too much twice a day for a 5 lb Yorkie?

As long as she doesn't have any GI upset, it's fine.
Another option if you are really nervous is to just do it with water for the second brushing. Probably not as effective, but maybe better than nothing. Toothpaste should not hurt though.

BTW, the College of Vet Med at Michigan State says it's best to do it 2x daily...

gardengirl77 · 11-15-2011, 06:45 AM

Thanks for answering that Crystal. I've been wondering about that. She's really going to love me now brushing them twice a day! Lol. She doesn't mind a whole lot though. I can really see a big difference in her gum color than when i first started. And her teeth sparkling white with no bad breath.

To original poster - my previous yorkie was almost 18 when she died. I never brushed her teeth either. But since i've gotten Heidi i could tell her gums were starting to get bad until i started brushing them. I could visually see a difference.

Potter · 01-18-2012, 05:42 PM

Everyday using MaxiGuard Oral Gel...Sometimes twice a day. His teeth aren't really good. Had it cleaned last year but need to keep up with brushing. He hates it though so it feels like a chore doing it.

07-23-2011, 01:35 PM	#1
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	How often do you brush your pups' teeth? I think we've done one like this before, but what the heck. Kinda wondering how many do it more than 1x daily (not happening here - great job though if you do!). __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

07-23-2011, 03:03 PM	#2
AllDogBoots Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 7,984	I'm not seeing a poll. My answer = 0. We use Leba III. __________________ I'm Karen - Devoted Mama to the Drama Boyz - Cooper & Max www.alldogboots.com

07-23-2011, 03:10 PM	#3
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	I brush every other day and use petzlife gel about 3 days a week __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

07-24-2011, 01:30 PM	#5
Maximo ♥ Maximo and Teddy Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 25,047	I'm not confessing because I'll be in trouble. Max's teeth look great, and Teddy's are decent and improving with the little effort I have made. __________________ Kristin, Max and Teddy

07-25-2011, 06:16 PM	#9
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	https://www.getplaqueattack.com/?mid=1195957 Plus Greenies & Dentals at Vet & Groomers __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

07-25-2011, 05:25 PM	#6
xoxodoglover89 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 747	I brush Sasha's every other day. The days I don't brush, I use Petzlife Oral Care Gel.

07-25-2011, 06:44 PM	#10
Teresa Ford Therapy Yorkies Work Donating Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Central, Florida Posts: 3,863	I give a quick rub rub with a wet cloth and dog tooth paste everyday. Brush for real 1 or 2 times a week. My dogs get greenies or denta-sticks too. (only Rubin has dentals at Vet. Gracie is only 2 and Abba boy and Ginny Joy are puppies)

07-25-2011, 07:08 PM	#11
gardengirl77 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 822	I brush Heidi's teeth most everyday. Every now & then I might forget a night or put it off. Not part of the poll I know, but i have a question regarding the subject. Do you guys think it's safe to brush twice a day with CET? Sometimes I've wanted to & concerned too much might be bad for her. I usually lighty cover the brush, do one side and then reapply to brush and do the other side. You think that'd be too much twice a day for a 5 lb Yorkie? __________________ Karen Love my Heidi.

11-14-2011, 10:03 PM	#12
kdlmon ☺Cooper☺ Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 775	I have never brushed Cooper's teeth. As a child I had a yorkie that lived to be 19-years-old. My family never brushed his teeth. Cooper eats kibble, chews rawhide bones and gets "teeth healthy" treats. Maybe I'm being naive, but you know the saying..."If it ain't broke don't fix it!" __________________ Cooper RIP Austin 1999-2011 Member of the Yorkie Moms Who Love Baseball Club: Go Giants!

11-15-2011, 06:45 AM	#14
gardengirl77 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 822	Thanks for answering that Crystal. I've been wondering about that. She's really going to love me now brushing them twice a day! Lol. She doesn't mind a whole lot though. I can really see a big difference in her gum color than when i first started. And her teeth sparkling white with no bad breath. To original poster - my previous yorkie was almost 18 when she died. I never brushed her teeth either. But since i've gotten Heidi i could tell her gums were starting to get bad until i started brushing them. I could visually see a difference. __________________ Karen Love my Heidi.

01-18-2012, 05:42 PM	#15
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	Everyday using MaxiGuard Oral Gel...Sometimes twice a day. His teeth aren't really good. Had it cleaned last year but need to keep up with brushing. He hates it though so it feels like a chore doing it. __________________ 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."