How long do you brush your pups teeth for? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

sophias mommy · 09-03-2012, 06:39 AM

I'm just curious how long we brush compares to everyone else!

BabyGirl Rosie · 09-03-2012, 06:41 AM

Honestly, it varies. It depends on how long they LET me!

ironmike86 · 09-03-2012, 06:52 AM

Yup as long as he will let me. Was just put the finger in the mouth for a few seconds everyday. Now I actually brush each side 10-15 secs each before he gets tired. I'm using a finger brush now. That way I can feel if he fights better and don't jab with the tooth brush. But Moki is a pup. My previous dogs after months and months I could brush as long as i want. Consistency and little at a time

jadabug · 09-03-2012, 08:51 AM

Most of the time a minute is about all either one of them will tolerate. Jada is closer to the 30 second mark

sophias mommy · 09-03-2012, 05:19 PM

I guess I should have added an "as long as they'll let me" option!!

Gnee2000 · 09-03-2012, 05:20 PM

We are doing better with the teeth brushing. I let Sasha lick the toothpaste first as she considers it a treat then brush her entire mouth in less than a minute and then put some more on the toothbrush to let her lick it as a reward. Works great,

sugarmamma · 09-04-2012, 02:52 PM

The Sonicare has a 2 minute timer. I brush for the full 2 minutes. If I see a spot that needs extra work then I give it another 30 seconds. Sonicare does about 10 minutes worth of brushing in the 2 minutes timespan tho. Vet looked at Sugar's teeth today, 2 years after her dental, and said she is good to go another year

sophias mommy · 09-04-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

The Sonicare has a 2 minute timer. I brush for the full 2 minutes. If I see a spot that needs extra work then I give it another 30 seconds. Sonicare does about 10 minutes worth of brushing in the 2 minutes timespan tho. Vet looked at Sugar's teeth today, 2 years after her dental, and said she is good to go another year

way to go!

Jacksmom052709 · 09-04-2012, 05:47 PM

I put less than 30 seconds because I don't "brush" them I use the Clean Teeth gel by TropiClean and give them DentaStix and bully sticks.

Britster · 09-09-2012, 04:00 PM

Not very long! 30-40 seconds max. Then I rub a little petzlife gel on. I figure it's better than nothing!

yudiluminosity · 06-07-2013, 07:30 AM

Less than 30 seconds. We've been brushing for a couple of weeks now. I'm hoping with time he'll let me brush longer!

MandiesMom · 06-07-2013, 09:05 AM

Well, I brush (total...all sides, front and bottom combined) for about 2 minutes or so, I guess. Never really timed. it. I do, also, rub her teeth with some dental wipes afterwards.

lynzy420 · 06-10-2013, 09:45 PM

Not long enough, and Mia literally does cartwheels, Mini is tolerant and Vinnie just loves it!

Anny Mendoza · 06-10-2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sophias mommy

I guess I should have added an "as long as they'll let me" option!!

Lol! Yes

Nena let's me brush her teeth without any fight.
Rufus on the other hand...hates it when I brush his teeth. He runs away when he sees me come with the brush and toothpaste..

Cigarete · 06-27-2013, 12:12 AM

How does it matter ??

View Poll Results: How long do you brush your pups teeth for?
Less than 30 seconds	16	24.62%
30 seconds to less than 1 minute	25	38.46%
1 to 2 minutes	20	30.77%
More than 2 minutes	4	6.15%
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09-03-2012, 06:39 AM	#1
sophias mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,609	How long do you brush your pups teeth for? I'm just curious how long we brush compares to everyone else! __________________ Sarah Sophia & Brody

09-03-2012, 06:41 AM	#2
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	Honestly, it varies. It depends on how long they LET me! __________________ Momma to three sweet Yorkie girls Rosie Marie, Mikki Leigh , and Lily Mae Grace!

09-03-2012, 08:51 AM	#4
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	Most of the time a minute is about all either one of them will tolerate. Jada is closer to the 30 second mark __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

09-03-2012, 05:19 PM	#5
sophias mommy YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 3,609	I guess I should have added an "as long as they'll let me" option!! __________________ Sarah Sophia & Brody

09-03-2012, 06:52 AM	#3
ironmike86 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,628	Yup as long as he will let me. Was just put the finger in the mouth for a few seconds everyday. Now I actually brush each side 10-15 secs each before he gets tired. I'm using a finger brush now. That way I can feel if he fights better and don't jab with the tooth brush. But Moki is a pup. My previous dogs after months and months I could brush as long as i want. Consistency and little at a time

09-03-2012, 05:20 PM	#6
Gnee2000 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Fredericktown, Ohio Posts: 7	Teeth brushing We are doing better with the teeth brushing. I let Sasha lick the toothpaste first as she considers it a treat then brush her entire mouth in less than a minute and then put some more on the toothbrush to let her lick it as a reward. Works great,

09-04-2012, 02:52 PM	#7
sugarmamma Donating YT 18K Club Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Yorkie Zoo Posts: 34,152	The Sonicare has a 2 minute timer. I brush for the full 2 minutes. If I see a spot that needs extra work then I give it another 30 seconds. Sonicare does about 10 minutes worth of brushing in the 2 minutes timespan tho. Vet looked at Sugar's teeth today, 2 years after her dental, and said she is good to go another year __________________ Lisa, Mom to Curri Bee Vindi Loo Tikka Masala Sugar Baby

09-04-2012, 05:47 PM	#9
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	I put less than 30 seconds because I don't "brush" them I use the Clean Teeth gel by TropiClean and give them DentaStix and bully sticks. __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

09-09-2012, 04:00 PM	#10
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	Not very long! 30-40 seconds max. Then I rub a little petzlife gel on. I figure it's better than nothing! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

06-07-2013, 07:30 AM	#11
yudiluminosity Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Capital Federal, Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 10	Less than 30 seconds. We've been brushing for a couple of weeks now. I'm hoping with time he'll let me brush longer!

06-07-2013, 09:05 AM	#12
MandiesMom and Shelby's too Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Millbrook, AL Posts: 7,842	Well, I brush (total...all sides, front and bottom combined) for about 2 minutes or so, I guess. Never really timed. it. I do, also, rub her teeth with some dental wipes afterwards. __________________ Terri, proud mom to Mandie & Shelby-Dale

06-10-2013, 09:45 PM	#13
lynzy420 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: USA Posts: 7,652	Not long enough, and Mia literally does cartwheels, Mini is tolerant and Vinnie just loves it! __________________ The Above advice/comments/reviews are my personal opinions based on my own experience/education/investigation and research and you can take them any way you want to......Or NOT!!!

06-27-2013, 12:12 AM	#15
Cigarete BANNED! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Hongkong Posts: 2	How does it matter ??