What do you use to brush your pups teeth? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

ShowGirlLola · 10-01-2013, 06:35 PM

I bought a nylabone puppy dental kit at petco, it has toothpaste, a toothbrush, and a finger toothbrush.

I tried the finger toothbrush, it's too big for her mouth and my finger. So I tried the regular toothbrush and it worked better, but it was hard and a bit unruly.

I ended up just using my finger. Lola did really well for her first time, she didn't object too much and now she keeps sniffing around and pawing at the bag I put her stuff in.

She was highly interested in the toothbrush so I let her chew on the bristles a bit while I kinda rubbed it against her teeth.

I think I saw on here someone uses those travel crest whisp things without the toothpaste bead they come with. I might try that next.

Marhcarter · 10-01-2013, 10:58 PM

Lola sounds like she might brush her own teeth like Huey does. I used C.E.T. chicken flavor enzymatic toothpaste and have also used arm & hammer beefy mint enzymatic dog paste (but it smells terrible! Imagine beefy mint...yukky). Huey loves both of them and does the yorkie twirls while I put a little on his toothbrush several times a week. I rub it down into the bristles so he will work on it for a while to get all the flavor out. He also chews on his brush daily with no toothpaste. He has several toothbrushes stashed in strategic locations throughout the house. (I hate to find the one he keeps buried in the sofa cushion...yow!!)

Harrysmum · 10-02-2013, 12:05 AM

Oh Marilyn....that picture.....

Such a clever, hygienic, helpful little boy.....

Love it! Sally x

richards6402 · 10-02-2013, 03:57 AM

I use CET toothpaste and a child's toothbrush from the Dollar Tree. We tried the wisp things and the bristles were too stiff.

At first I used a piece of gauze with a little toothpaste on it to get them used to the taste and feel of something in their mouth. Gradually I graduated to a small toothbrush and now they both sit still and let me brush their teeth.

buffy512 · 10-02-2013, 05:09 AM

Great. How often would be adequate.?
I planned on during bath days. Which would be once a week. Is That enough.?

ShowGirlLola · 10-02-2013, 08:08 AM

Thanks everyone. I really hope she'll be like Huey, he's the only dog I've heard of that brushes their own teeth.

I think I'll try the gauze next and continue to let her chew on the brush.
I was going to get the CET toothpaste, but I found the nylabone kit for $1.30 so I'm trying it first. She seems fine with the taste.

She's already pretty used to me sticking my fingers in her mouth because she frequently gets ahold of bad things and I have to sweep her mouth and cheeks to find it.

richards6402 · 10-02-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by buffy512

Great. How often would be adequate.?
I planned on during bath days. Which would be once a week. Is That enough.?

I do mine once a day.

If I don't brush their teeth once a day I can really see the plaque build up fast with my two.

mimimomo · 10-02-2013, 11:33 AM

I use the small end of a dual sided doggy toothbrush for their molars/ back teeth & the small (I think it's a cat) toothbrush from CET for their front teeth. I also use the CET toothpaste. My 4 have their own toothbrushes (8 in total loll!) & I brush their teeth every night b4 bedtime.

Afterwards, they get bunches of kisses!

Britster · 10-02-2013, 05:39 PM

I got this little finger brush made by Nylabone recently that I love. I use CET toothpaste. He likes beef the 'best' even though he hates getting teeth brushed. I got vanilla mint last time though and prefer it, I think it makes his breath smell better!

Gatord · 10-04-2013, 05:51 AM

Where do you buy the cet toothpaste.

Marhcarter · 10-04-2013, 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Gatord

Where do you buy the cet toothpaste.

Amazon.com

mimimomo · 10-04-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Marhcarter

Amazon.com

These are the small toothbrushes:

Amazon.com: C.E.T. Toothbrush - Pet: Pet Supplies
External link from amazon, I got mine from here, the pack of 6 toothbrushes, since I have 4 dogs: CET Pet Toothbrush Pack of 3 | Pet Care: Pet Dental Care

buffy512 · 10-05-2013, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by richards6402

I do mine once a day.

If I don't brush their teeth once a day I can really see the plaque build up fast with my two.

Oh goodness. Thanks for letting me know. Looks like I will be brushing daily.!!!

jeblily · 10-07-2013, 01:46 PM

I use CET too, and the oral rinse can be very helpful!!! Oh and since your dog might brush his own teeth you might want to look into one like this

Amazon.com: Petosan Sonic Pet Electric Toothbrush...
or

Amazon.com: Petosan Double Headed toothbrush,...
They are double headed so they get the back and the front are made small

10-01-2013, 06:35 PM	#1
ShowGirlLola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,354	What do you use to brush your pups teeth? I bought a nylabone puppy dental kit at petco, it has toothpaste, a toothbrush, and a finger toothbrush. I tried the finger toothbrush, it's too big for her mouth and my finger. So I tried the regular toothbrush and it worked better, but it was hard and a bit unruly. I ended up just using my finger. Lola did really well for her first time, she didn't object too much and now she keeps sniffing around and pawing at the bag I put her stuff in. She was highly interested in the toothbrush so I let her chew on the bristles a bit while I kinda rubbed it against her teeth. I think I saw on here someone uses those travel crest whisp things without the toothpaste bead they come with. I might try that next.

10-02-2013, 03:57 AM	#4
richards6402 Love My Girls Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Decatur, IL Posts: 1,507	I use CET toothpaste and a child's toothbrush from the Dollar Tree. We tried the wisp things and the bristles were too stiff. At first I used a piece of gauze with a little toothpaste on it to get them used to the taste and feel of something in their mouth. Gradually I graduated to a small toothbrush and now they both sit still and let me brush their teeth. __________________ Karen, mama to Macy and Molly It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. (Mark Twain)

10-02-2013, 05:09 AM	#5
buffy512 YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Central Texas Posts: 527	Great. How often would be adequate.? I planned on during bath days. Which would be once a week. Is That enough.? __________________ Mickey && Minnie

10-02-2013, 11:33 AM	#8
mimimomo Don't Litter Spay&Neuter Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 9,874	I use the small end of a dual sided doggy toothbrush for their molars/ back teeth & the small (I think it's a cat) toothbrush from CET for their front teeth. I also use the CET toothpaste. My 4 have their own toothbrushes (8 in total loll!) & I brush their teeth every night b4 bedtime. Afterwards, they get bunches of kisses! __________________ Jenny Mimi Momo Princess Turbo Madan Pin Brush: www.toplinepet.com

10-02-2013, 05:39 PM	#9
Britster Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 17,815	I got this little finger brush made by Nylabone recently that I love. I use CET toothpaste. He likes beef the 'best' even though he hates getting teeth brushed. I got vanilla mint last time though and prefer it, I think it makes his breath smell better! __________________ ~ Brit & Lights! Camera! Jackson! CGC ETD TKP ~ Follow Jackson on Instagram: https://instagram.com/jacksontheterrier

10-02-2013, 12:05 AM	#3
Harrysmum Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Chessington, Surrey, UK Posts: 5,062	Oh Marilyn....that picture..... Such a clever, hygienic, helpful little boy..... Love it! Sally x

10-02-2013, 08:08 AM	#6
ShowGirlLola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,354	Thanks everyone. I really hope she'll be like Huey, he's the only dog I've heard of that brushes their own teeth. I think I'll try the gauze next and continue to let her chew on the brush. I was going to get the CET toothpaste, but I found the nylabone kit for $1.30 so I'm trying it first. She seems fine with the taste. She's already pretty used to me sticking my fingers in her mouth because she frequently gets ahold of bad things and I have to sweep her mouth and cheeks to find it.

10-04-2013, 05:51 AM	#10
Gatord ♥ Jack & Josie ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,235	Where do you buy the cet toothpaste.

10-07-2013, 01:46 PM	#14
jeblily YT Young Pup Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA,US Posts: 27	I use CET too, and the oral rinse can be very helpful!!! Oh and since your dog might brush his own teeth you might want to look into one like this Amazon.com: Petosan Sonic Pet Electric Toothbrush... or Amazon.com: Petosan Double Headed toothbrush,... They are double headed so they get the back and the front are made small __________________ "Everyone has a best friend mine just happens to be furry, with 4 legs, a button nose, and two beady eyes"