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04-05-2011, 09:11 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mansfield. UK
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| brushing his teeth ? Hi Everyone, After a bit of reading i feel i'll be brushing Jacks teeth when his adult teeth have come through and having never brushed doggy teeth are there special brushes and tooth paste to buy or do you use normal human tooth paste ? Jack has just lost a big back tooth last night and i paniced but after reading i felt more at ease. Thanks in advance. Margaret & Jack. |
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04-05-2011, 10:30 AM | #2 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Any soft bristled toothbrush should work. I use the toddler size because regular toothbrushes would be too big for Ellie's mouth. A lot of people like finger brushes. Dogs can't have human toothpaste. Most of it would be toxic to them (because it's swallowed) and irritating to their stomachs. Pet toothpaste is available at pet stores and probably at your vet's office too. I use and recommend CET (Virbac) toothpaste.
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04-05-2011, 10:37 AM | #3 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wilmington, MA
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| you can get doggy sized toothbrush and offcourse you need special toothpaste, something like the link from my site below Top Performance ProDental Pet Toothbrush and Toothpaste Set - $6.99 : Diva Puppy, Pamper Your Friend. |
04-05-2011, 03:35 PM | #4 |
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| Dogs can't have regular toothpaste mainly because of the flouride. There are many dog toothpastes out there (C.E.T. is a good one) that are chicken or beef flavored. Any soft bristled brush will do but there are some really great ones for dogs with a longer and ergonomic handle that are easier to use. The vet I worked for was a big on teeth brushing and this is how we explained to the clients to get the dog used to it: First few days just put a tiny bit of the dog toothpaste on your finger and let them lick it off followed by praise and a treat. Next couple of days put the toothpaste on your finger and rub it on their teeth (like brushing with your finger) followed by a treat. Then when they've accepted and are used to that, go ahead and use the brush - you want to start at the gum line and go in a downward motion. Idealy you should brush the teeth once a day.
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04-05-2011, 03:58 PM | #5 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Michigan USA & Sheffield UK
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| Why wait? Start now The earlier you start them, the sooner they get used to it.
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04-06-2011, 06:46 AM | #6 |
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04-06-2011, 08:04 AM | #7 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mansfield. UK
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| Thanks for the excellent advice I've been out and got a few baby toothbrushes and paste and Jack bites and sucks the toothbrush ! Margaret & Jack. |
04-06-2011, 08:40 PM | #8 |
♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
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| Tibbe used to want to "get" the toothbrush too but now he just gets brushed, gets up and waits for me to do all of my praising, cooing and fawning over him.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |
04-06-2011, 08:54 PM | #9 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada
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| i use the gel where u dont have to brush. just with clean pinky apply it and so far its working so well! i opted for this because coco's 4 months and shes so tin that even baby toothbrush is too big.
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04-06-2011, 08:56 PM | #10 |
♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas
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| I had that problem with Tibbe and finally found a smaller cat toothbrush that fit in Tibbe's mouth better but it really is still too big.
__________________ Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |
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