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aneufeld · 06-18-2009, 08:34 PM

Im trying to get Spencer used to getting his teeth brushed. I had bought tooth paste and the finger brush, but once he got a taste of the toothpaste he wouldn't sit still and let me try it he just ran off lol. So I was wondering if I should quit I mean I dont want to be mean and make him sit there and let me do it , but is there an easier way for me to try, thanks for the help guys I apperciate it

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knooker · 06-19-2009, 06:21 AM

I am having the same problem with my new little rescue Lexie...can't wait for some suggestions--we have beef flavored toothpaste all over her muzzle now, as her mouth seems to be too small for the finger brush or a micro-sized brush I got...

Bizzymammabee · 06-19-2009, 06:33 AM

Best time to brush them is when they are being bathed. I bathe my pups every sunday and while they are in the sink during bath time they get their teeth brushed. You have to be persistent so they get used to it. Mine don't like it all that much but they are resigned to know that I will do it. I usually hold their mouth with one hand and use the brush with the other. Plus giving them a lot of hard chews also helps with their teeth.

They will eventually get used to it...you just have to show them who is the boss there.

Nancy1999 · 06-19-2009, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Bizzymammabee

Best time to brush them is when they are being bathed. I bathe my pups every sunday and while they are in the sink during bath time they get their teeth brushed. You have to be persistent so they get used to it. Mine don't like it all that much but they are resigned to know that I will do it. I usually hold their mouth with one hand and use the brush with the other. Plus giving them a lot of hard chews also helps with their teeth.

They will eventually get used to it...you just have to show them who is the boss there.

Yeah I agree with this, they aren't going to like it at first, but they do learn to tolerate it. Last time, in fact, Joey actually was great, and really let me get the back ones. I use poultry flavored toothpaste that he likes, and I hold the chin hairs with one hand. Joey's breeder said a couple of times a week is enough, and I also do other things, that I believe help. I use kibble, (doesn't stick to teeth as much) Petzlife spray (soften tartar), and Merrick Bully Sticks (helps scrape tartar and stimulate gums).

Ellie May · 06-19-2009, 07:06 AM

Making them get their teeth brushed isn't being mean.

After brushing just about everyday for over two year Ellie stiill hides when she sees me get it out.

I lay her on her back on my lap most of the time and just make her deal with it. It's certainly better than more oral surgery...

smitette · 06-19-2009, 08:10 AM

I brush Cookie and Izzy's teeth right before bath. Needless to say, they do not like it but they put up with it! For those of you who use the finger toothbrush and find that it is too big for your finger, I put a kleenex over my finger and than slide my finger into the toothbrush. It makes it fit snugger! I like the finger brush because I can make it go where I want and I know how much pressure I am applying! I also use the poultry flavor and they seem to like it Good luck!! Keep it up, it is for their own good!

knooker · 06-19-2009, 01:24 PM

Thanks for the input and ideas and encouragement!

Nancy1999 · 06-19-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by knooker

Thanks for the input and ideas and encouragement!

Maybe this video will inspire you!

YouTube - Yorkies Promote Dental Hygiene!

Britster · 06-19-2009, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Yeah I agree with this, they aren't going to like it at first, but they do learn to tolerate it. Last time, in fact, Joey actually was great, and really let me get the back ones. I use poultry flavored toothpaste that he likes, and I hold the chin hairs with one hand. Joey's breeder said a couple of times a week is enough, and I also do other things, that I believe help. I use kibble, (doesn't stick to teeth as much) Petzlife spray (soften tartar), and Merrick Bully Sticks (helps scrape tartar and stimulate gums).

That sounds like the plan I've been trying to get Jackson on. I've been starting to brush once a week. The first few times, I hardly got any brushing done. I barely got the brush in his mouth. He prefers to lick all the toothpaste off. But, for the first few times, I wanted to just get him used to the toothbrush. He doesn't like it all but I'm making him deal. He's only 8 months old right now but I need to start. He chews a lot of bones & bully sticks and eats kibble as well. I also just ordered Petzlife spray online.

Nancy1999 · 06-19-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

That sounds like the plan I've been trying to get Jackson on. I've been starting to brush once a week. The first few times, I hardly got any brushing done. I barely got the brush in his mouth. He prefers to lick all the toothpaste off. But, for the first few times, I wanted to just get him used to the toothbrush. He doesn't like it all but I'm making him deal. He's only 8 months old right now but I need to start. He chews a lot of bones & bully sticks and eats kibble as well. I also just ordered Petzlife spray online.

This is a great age for him to start his dental plan, that's about how old Joey was, and just beginning to get his permanent teeth. Now at almost 3 his teeth still look brand new, no signs of tartar at all.

Duncansmom · 06-19-2009, 02:28 PM

They will eventually get used to it...you just have to show them who is the boss there.

Ummm so you're saying your yorkies aren't the boss in your house????? LOL
I also brush mine at bath time (my yorkies teef that is not mine) and altho they HATE it, they have no place to go coz my washtub is deep. I get the dirtiest looks! But they have teef like the gum commercial, they have a lil sparkle when they smile!!!

ltret0294 · 06-21-2009, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Ellie May

Making them get their teeth brushed isn't being mean.

After brushing just about everyday for over two year Ellie stiill hides when she sees me get it out.

I lay her on her back on my lap most of the time and just make her deal with it. It's certainly better than more oral surgery...

And a lot cheaper. Thanks for all the good tips/info.

Pam Campbell · 06-21-2009, 06:58 AM

Gracie Belle is 11 1/2 weeks and HATES it. She also hates the bow dryer on her face.

Yelps like someone is murdering her.

tegamom1 · 06-21-2009, 07:29 AM

Mine much prefer the CET vanilla mint. I think it makes their breath smell better too.. There are also very good products that you add to their water to cut down on tarter and plaque. Virbac Animal Health - CET Toothpaste #816-230-Z

Chili Dawg · 06-24-2009, 09:21 PM

My little Zena will be 8 months old on July 3rd. Time to start brushing her teeth. Do you think an electric tooth brush would work? I figure while she is biting it, the spinning brush head would do the job. I guess I'll find out this weekend. Now to find a toothpaste she will like. She loves catfood. If only there was one flavored like cat food! LOL!

06-18-2009, 08:34 PM	#1
aneufeld Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Ontario Canada Posts: 124	Teeth Brushing Im trying to get Spencer used to getting his teeth brushed. I had bought tooth paste and the finger brush, but once he got a taste of the toothpaste he wouldn't sit still and let me try it he just ran off lol. So I was wondering if I should quit I mean I dont want to be mean and make him sit there and let me do it , but is there an easier way for me to try, thanks for the help guys I apperciate it . hugs __________________ ashley&spencer

06-19-2009, 06:33 AM	#3
Bizzymammabee Luvs Lulu Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 6,931 Blog Entries: 1	Best time to brush them is when they are being bathed. I bathe my pups every sunday and while they are in the sink during bath time they get their teeth brushed. You have to be persistent so they get used to it. Mine don't like it all that much but they are resigned to know that I will do it. I usually hold their mouth with one hand and use the brush with the other. Plus giving them a lot of hard chews also helps with their teeth. They will eventually get used to it...you just have to show them who is the boss there. __________________ Lulu will always be in my heart

06-19-2009, 07:06 AM	#5
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Making them get their teeth brushed isn't being mean. After brushing just about everyday for over two year Ellie stiill hides when she sees me get it out. I lay her on her back on my lap most of the time and just make her deal with it. It's certainly better than more oral surgery... __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

06-19-2009, 08:10 AM	#6
smitette Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Birmingham ,Al,United States Posts: 410	I brush Cookie and Izzy's teeth right before bath. Needless to say, they do not like it but they put up with it! For those of you who use the finger toothbrush and find that it is too big for your finger, I put a kleenex over my finger and than slide my finger into the toothbrush. It makes it fit snugger! I like the finger brush because I can make it go where I want and I know how much pressure I am applying! I also use the poultry flavor and they seem to like it Good luck!! Keep it up, it is for their own good! __________________ (((HUGS))) from Susan, Cookie, Dottie & Sugar I Miss you Missy 10/18/07 I Miss you Princess Isabella (Izzy) 12/13/15

06-19-2009, 02:28 PM	#11
Duncansmom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 751	They will eventually get used to it...you just have to show them who is the boss there. Ummm so you're saying your yorkies aren't the boss in your house????? LOL I also brush mine at bath time (my yorkies teef that is not mine) and altho they HATE it, they have no place to go coz my washtub is deep. I get the dirtiest looks! But they have teef like the gum commercial, they have a lil sparkle when they smile!!! __________________ Elizabeth Duncan Piper Mackie

06-19-2009, 06:21 AM	#2
knooker YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Athens, GA, USA Posts: 7	I am having the same problem with my new little rescue Lexie...can't wait for some suggestions--we have beef flavored toothpaste all over her muzzle now, as her mouth seems to be too small for the finger brush or a micro-sized brush I got...

06-19-2009, 01:24 PM	#7
knooker YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2009 Location: Athens, GA, USA Posts: 7	Thanks for the input and ideas and encouragement!

06-21-2009, 06:58 AM	#13
Pam Campbell Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Kechi, Kansas Posts: 561	Gracie Belle is 11 1/2 weeks and HATES it. She also hates the bow dryer on her face. Yelps like someone is murdering her.

06-21-2009, 07:29 AM	#14
tegamom1 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 1,548	Mine much prefer the CET vanilla mint. I think it makes their breath smell better too.. There are also very good products that you add to their water to cut down on tarter and plaque. Virbac Animal Health - CET Toothpaste #816-230-Z __________________ Mary Ann A'Lea Yorkshire Terriers

06-24-2009, 09:21 PM	#15
Chili Dawg Currently Suspended! Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose, CA USA Posts: 115	My little Zena will be 8 months old on July 3rd. Time to start brushing her teeth. Do you think an electric tooth brush would work? I figure while she is biting it, the spinning brush head would do the job. I guess I'll find out this weekend. Now to find a toothpaste she will like. She loves catfood. If only there was one flavored like cat food! LOL!