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myriamha · 05-13-2006, 04:01 PM

I started brushing Royce's teeth two days ago and he gave me a really hard time, he won't let me do it . What technique do you use to brush teeth . I managed to brush his front ones but it was impossible for me to reach inside his mouth on both sides as he didn't stop moving . Any advice ?
Thanks

kalina82 · 05-13-2006, 04:23 PM

getting any dog used to teeth brushing is a pain because they usually hate it. The younger you start the better. You can start off just by puting the tooth paste on your finger and rubing your finer along his teeth to get him used to the flavor and the motions. Then you can use gauze and the toothpaste. And finally once his mouth is bigger you can use a finger brush or a small toothbrush. The key is persistance. do it enough and they'll get used to it, or at least tolerate it for a minute or so.

Erin · 05-13-2006, 06:34 PM

Try letting your dog chew on the toothbrush while you kind of direct it, making sure they chew with all different teeth. Loki doesn't like when I grab his gums and try to brush, so I just hold the toothbrush while he chews on it.

alaskayorkie · 05-14-2006, 03:07 AM

The type of toothpaste you use can make a difference. Eddie LOVES the Petrodex poultry flavor. It's brown and evidently delectable. I use a rubber finger brush and do it every day. I started by just brushing the front and sides, but lately he's allowed me to brush the tops and back.

Good luck.

05-13-2006, 04:01 PM	#1
myriamha YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 852	How to brush teeth I started brushing Royce's teeth two days ago and he gave me a really hard time, he won't let me do it . What technique do you use to brush teeth . I managed to brush his front ones but it was impossible for me to reach inside his mouth on both sides as he didn't stop moving . Any advice ? Thanks __________________ Royce's Mum http://www.dogster.com/?270929

05-13-2006, 06:34 PM	#3
Erin Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago Suburbs Posts: 3,306	Try letting your dog chew on the toothbrush while you kind of direct it, making sure they chew with all different teeth. Loki doesn't like when I grab his gums and try to brush, so I just hold the toothbrush while he chews on it. __________________ Erin, Sammy & Loki Sewing patterns and tutorials @ www.dogundermydesk.com

05-14-2006, 03:07 AM	#4
alaskayorkie Banning Thread Dictator Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anchorage Posts: 30,843 Blog Entries: 57	The type of toothpaste you use can make a difference. Eddie LOVES the Petrodex poultry flavor. It's brown and evidently delectable. I use a rubber finger brush and do it every day. I started by just brushing the front and sides, but lately he's allowed me to brush the tops and back. Good luck. __________________ Mike ~ Doting Dad to Jillie, Harper, Molly, Cooper, Eddie (RIP), Lucy (RIP), Rusty (RIP) and Jack (RIP). Check us out on YouTube

05-13-2006, 04:23 PM	#2
kalina82 Phantom Queen Morrigan Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: with my yorkie baby Posts: 10,141 Blog Entries: 1	getting any dog used to teeth brushing is a pain because they usually hate it. The younger you start the better. You can start off just by puting the tooth paste on your finger and rubing your finer along his teeth to get him used to the flavor and the motions. Then you can use gauze and the toothpaste. And finally once his mouth is bigger you can use a finger brush or a small toothbrush. The key is persistance. do it enough and they'll get used to it, or at least tolerate it for a minute or so.