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a question about teeth Ok so i brush Layla's teeth everynight but there are still places i can't get into with the toothbrush.. so those of you that do daily/weekly brushing.. do you still take your pups to the vet yearly for a tooth brushing? maybe once every two years??? also she has this ONE k-9 tooth that is yellowish color... i scrub the heck out of it... but i just dont' know.. any suggestions? |
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I also use a dental tooth scraper.....I've not had to have their teeth cleaned until about 4 years of age. It seems once you've had them cleaned you have to do it routinely. But, I also use PetzLife and give the C.E.T Chews to keep the tarter down. |
Dog toothpaste, well, most of it, is enzymatic, so the great thing about it, other than being safe for them to digest in small quantities is that it actually brushes for you. Vinnie licks it all off the brush first, which is enough to do the job it was made for, then i let him chew on the brush because it does help. My point is don't panic if your dog won't let you open up it's mouth and actively brush like a human would! Atleast this is what my vet says! |
I buy cheapish toothbrushes for Spike, put the toothpaste on them and let him chew. He also has the dental chew sticks that have the same enzyme in them. Some groomers also do teeth brushing as part of their service. There's a place here that will do it as an add-on for when they get groomed. I think they charge $4.95 extra. |
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thanks everyone, but does anyone brush regularly and still get it done by the vet once a year or so?? |
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Don't feel like the lone ranger, these wee yorkies are prone to teeth problems, but think of the alternative if we don't take care of them....heart problems, kidney problems, etc. |
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I also use the Petzlife oral gel because mine don't like the spray, and it's worked well for us so far. |
I use a battery powered doggie tooth brush so that I can get a lot more brushing done in such a short time. I also dip Q-tips in Crest mouth wash and rub on their gums after the brushing. This kills the germs that cause plaque. I'm hoping I'll never have to get their teeth cleaned. So far so good. |
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but please let me know how you get them to gargle and rinse. Someone mentioned a mouth rinse that you can add to the drinking water ...that sounded like a good idea. I wish I remembered who suggested it and what it was called. When I take the top off the Petzlife spray both babies run for cover. It is comical .. |
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