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natlog said
on 12/9/2009 Dogs seem to enjoy having their teeth brushed, and happily lie on their backs with their mouths wide open for it. The tooth paste isn't as important as the brushing, and you can do without it. Tooth brushes for people should work as well. Very small dogs may need a special brush, but because dogs can open their mouths much wider than we can, large brushes aren't such a problem.
resourcefulone said
on 6/17/2009 Great tip, my dog is a mixed bred, yorkie and maltese. She is 4yrs old, I've had her for 2yrs and occassionally I brush her teeth, but she does see the vet for her dental cleaning as well as the upkeep for her health.
rainmanmom said
on 6/14/2009 EXCELLENT TIPS!
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foodrecipesmade said
on 6/10/2009 great tip!
bethweston71 said
on 6/7/2009 Thanks for the advice!
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Toelken said
on 11/28/2008 Excellent info. My Japanese Kai-ken is a bit skittish anytime you try to check him out also.But I need to start working with him,and brushing thanks.Toelken
MelMalka said
on 11/24/2008 Fluoride, an ingredient in most human toothpastes can be harmful to dogs. They'll prefer the meat or chicken flavored ones anyway. I can't get my Rottie to enjoy her tooth brushing at all no matter how many treats or how much praise I give. Some dogs are just dirty!
CalloftheDog said
on 10/25/2008 This is a serious subject of vital importance.Studies of dog teeth and mouth issues show a whopping 98% of cases of bad breath in dogs are caused by periodontal disease, resulting from tartar buildup on the dog’s teeth and gum infections.80% of dogs exhibit signs of gum disease by age three. Infection due to periodontal disease can enter the blood stream, potentially infecting the heart, kidneys and liver, and may lead to other health problems in the pet’s latter years.This should be seen as a serious warning that, left unchecked, can lead to serious health problems and very possibly the shortening of our pets’ lives. http://www.callofthedog.com/cleaningdogsteeth.php
tassie said
on 6/5/2008 I honestly don't think my dog cares for praise or associates his treats with his behavior... He's not dumb, he's just too smart for his own good... He's too dominant. Working on that dominance thing.
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Mary Ann I said
on 2/24/2008 Great tips, thank you.
Karen Spurlin said
on 2/22/2008 It is better to use a toothpaste that is specially made for dogs and cats. The toothpaste that is made for humans is too harsh for our pets. Choose a product that is made with baking soda, which is an enzymatic that helps to scrub teeth clean without harsh chemicals.
bscottd said
on 1/29/2007 I found a way for my dog to brush his own teeth.
Either google easybrush dog toothbrush or go to www.easybrush.com.
Best,
Brian
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 I started out at about 8 weeks with my dog to get tooth brushing thing down. I sat on the floor and had her curl up in my lap and played with her mouth. Soon after I started using the fingerbrush and letting her lick toothpaste (which she loves). 4 years later she's a lot bigger and still curls up in my lap to get her teeth brushed with no fighting. I can even get her back teeth with no problems.