Brushing Dogs Teeth - Dog Health Forum

http://www.petforumz.com/Brushing-Teeth-ftopict29245.html (Brushing Teeth?)
Tucker is our Lab/ Golden Retriever cross & he is an incredibly good natured neutered male about 16 months old, so good natured that he doesn't even groan at my bad jokes the way the rest of the ho..
« I never brush Maggie's teeth. I nice huge carrot every day seems to take care of it for me. Might want to give it a try. :-) »
« Start out very slowly. Start with your finger first, after some time add a little dog toothpaste to your finger. You can use a soft cloth.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/teeth-brushing-ftopict69131.html (how often for teeth brushing?)
How much is too much brushing? I used to brush the dogs teeth weekly or so but I would sometimes forgot. If I do it more frequently, then I will remember easier. So, can I do it daily? Or is t..
« "MauiJNP" spoke these words of wisdom: My vet says you should do it daily, but no less than every third day at which time the plaque s.. »
« That's good to know. I definately wasn't doing it daily or every third day but they look ok so far and the vet felt they were good too. .. »
« MauiJNP: Realize, too that tartar formation is highly variable. I have a friend who brushes all four of his dogs' teeth daily (four dogs.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Brushing-teeth-older-chihuhua-ftopict34093.html (Brushing teeth of older chihuhua)
Hello, I adopted an older (8-9 years old) chihuahua from a friend last February (2006). She had been with him for years, but he had 9 other dogs and just couldn't give them all personal attention. ..
« in thread : whittled the following words: Last time I took Reka in for a tooth cleaning my vet exrayed her teeth. Outwardly, she looks.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Brushing-ftopict29022.html (Brushing)
Ok... here's one for the group: Who brushes their dog's teeth? How often? With what? Why (health, bad breath, ...)? Thanks.
« We do, every couple of days when we can face getting splattered with water, saliva and beef flavoured toothpaste. We brush to prevent any .. »
« I have a toothbrush and toothpaste from the vet. If anyone wants to clean their dogs teeth you must not use our toothpaste. I have now to .. »
« I just give Maggie a whole carrot every day, and it seems to keep her teeth nice and clean. Don't brush. »

http://www.petforumz.com/dog-scared-brushing-ftopict32347.html (dog scared of brushing?)
I have three dogs. Two of the three LOVE being brushed and you can hardly get rid of them when they see the brushes. Our third dog, a yellow lab (pound puppy) acts as if it's pure torture (she's..
« "Brandy": what kind of brush do you use? have you tried any different kind? how does she react to petting? there are "brushes" that ar.. »
« Hi Kelly. I've tried the glove brush, but she hated that just as much. As far as petting, she LOVES it! She's a total lover and an att.. »
« From: "Brandy" - Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2004 00:31:33 -0600 Subject: Re: need advice pls for aggressive behavior Thank you everyone for your .. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Proper-Tooth-brushing-ftopict28792.html (Proper Tooth brushing?)
Please tell me how to properly brush my dogs' teeth. Do you brush like people, up and down? Or back and forth? I have been brushing every other night but don't know if I am doing it right, some of ..
« I do my dogs up and down as people do. I think as long as you clean their teeth you are doing well. Lots of people do not clean their dogs.. »
« Oh yeah, they get chix or beef flavored toothpaste and Maggie has a Princess toothbrush and Buddy has a Dinosaur toothbrush. It doesn't t.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/teeth-cleanings-ftopict39196.html (what happens without teeth cleanings?)
I have a 12-yr old miniature poodle. Since he is too old to get anesthesia for teeth cleanings, I was wondering what the risks are of him getting some sort of gum disease. We tried brushing his teet..
« Age doesn't necessarily predict ability for a dog to handle modern anesthesia. Many oldster undergo dentals as long as their preanestheti.. »
« You might want to ask you vet about OraVet. You apply it to your dog's teeth and gums once a week. It's not a substitute for a professiona.. »
« long ago and far away, "Michael Linford" did say: what makes you say he's too old? we put dogs that old under anesthesia for any number .. »

http://www.petforumz.com/Teeth-Cleaning-ftopict36641.html (Teeth Cleaning)
We have a 9 year old Boston that I took in for his annual last week. The Vet said he has two molars on the left side that don't look good. I checked them out myself and sure enough they look like ..
« My dog has had to have this done, with removal of an infected tooth also. He was fine afterwards. The only thing that hurt was my wallet... »
« "Rene": Considering that that particular veterinarian advised only to "keep an eye on" teeth that are "cracked and broken", I would view h.. »

http://www.petforumz.com/cleaning-teeth-ftopict28822.html (cleaning teeth)
I was wondering if anyone could tell me the average age when a labs teeth should be cleaned by the vet. Thanks, Jen
« That's hard to say I think. I give Maggie whole carrots which do a good job, plus nylabones and an occasional knuckle bone. She's 3 and .. »
« "Chicklet": MIne are each 6 1/2 and I have just now started regularly, qod...no gum disease but really need teeth brushing. No age in par.. »
« Jen, I try to use the preventative maintenance route-Denta Bone once a week, carrots, Nylabone, and regular toothbrushing with a finger b.. »