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I have a hard time brushng my dogs teeth. She just moves her head and I cannot get to her teeth. After a struggle I manage to get a little brush in. But the question is how do I brush inside of her teeth. I was also told even if I just get a little brushing that it is big help. Is it also true if the toothpaste gets in her mouth it is of some help with the tartar?
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Dandie Dinmont
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My vet told me just getting the tooth paste in will help....just spent over $400 getting teeth cleaned so no it does not help. They just sold me some additive for his water which they say will help...we'll see in about 6 months.
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PapPappy
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If you are using the "flavored" toothpaste for dogs, you may be able to make it into a "TREAT!" for the dog.
Put some on your finger, and let the dog lick it off....then kind of rub it around on the teeth....then use a toothbrush....it'll take some time, but it's worth it.
You may also want to talk with your Vet...there is a spray that you use on their teeth, that really helps with their breath, and helps reduce plaque. Not sure of the name, but you have to mix it, then keep it in the fridge, so that it will last a couple of months. It seems to work though. DW likes using it on the dogs.
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I have had two dogs one medium size and a large one. I get beef bones from the butcher shop. Give it to the dog he goes outside and gnaws for hours. Vet says dog has the cleanest teeth he has ever seen. Both dogs have excellent teeth. Save 400.bucks and givem a bone, even good old milk bonz work. My parents had little ankle biters with smelly stinky breath. one weekend chewing big bones scraped their teeth clean, they are dogs not people. only beef bones
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Chuck&Gail
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Even hard biscuits seem to help. There is also a powder that you can sprinkle on their food. Works for our GSD.
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PapPappy wrote:If you are using the "flavored" toothpaste for dogs, you may be able to make it into a "TREAT!" for the dog.
Put some on your finger, and let the dog lick it off....then kind of rub it around on the teeth....then use a toothbrush....it'll take some time, but it's worth it.
That worked for us. All I have to do is holler "dental hygiene" and Roxie is right there, ready to go. No hassle at all.
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If you just started sticking a toothbrush into the dog's mouth without an introduction, then of course the dog is going to resist! Now if you are using human toothpaste, then it is even worse!
Make it a fun, rewarding time for the dog by gradually inserting the brush after the dog has learned the taste of DOG toothpaste is good. Lots of rewards and praise while slowly introducing the process.
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mockturtle
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Our dog also loves the flavored toothpaste. Peanut is his favorite. Of course, he tries to lick it off before I get a chance to brush, but I manage to get at least one section brushed each time.
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Deb and Ed M
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Oh boy - the chicken flavored toothpaste gets rave reviews at my house - enough so that it's difficult to brush their teeth because they're trying to lick the paste off the brush.
I have discovered that cow's ears are surprisingly abrasive and TOUGH - and do a nice job of scraping their teeth. Takes even my Cattle Dog, who can tear through anything in minutes - about a half-hour to chew up an ear.
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Izzy'sMom
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I have had success with two things.
First is an electric toothbrush (they have their own brushhead and handle). I thought they wouldn't like it, but it mesmerizes them and is quick.
The second thing is a finger toothbrush for dogs. To them it looks like you are putting great tasting stuff in their mouth with your finger, but it has little scrubbing brushes on it. If you google "dog finger toothbrushes" you'll get some ideas.
Good luck.
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