my dog has bad teeth and shes going to the vet to get them fixed, after that happens, what can i do to keep them healthy and clean?
What can i do for my dogs teeth?
I have a dog exactly like you described. She will not let me near her with a toothbrush at all. So, what I do is take a damp wash cloth and wipe her teeth with that. It gets the buildup off her teeth and stimulates her gums.
Reply:You can start by brushing them
Reply:Buy some dog toothbrush and toothpaste from the vet, and brush it every day.
Reply:do what you do ever morning and at night....
Reply:Brush the dogs teeth at least once a week; preferably more often, (i.e. daily) if you know she has teeth problems. (Make sure you use a toothpaste made for dogs. Human toothpaste is a no-no for dogs.)
Give chews, such as bully sticks and raw bones, to help clean the teeth.
Reply:brushing on an everyday basis helps. there are special toothpastes made for dogs that with decrease the amount of cleanings they have to do.
Reply:You can actually brush her teeth a couple of times a week. They make special toothpaste for dogs. In addition, any kind of "dental chews" are helpful as they remove plaque and massage the gums.
Reply:Brush them every day.
It will take some time and patience but you will be able to make this a normal part of the day for both of you and your dog will have a healthy smile.
The article I linked below has some really good tips for getting started.
Reply:Regular cleaning at the vet is best, talk to them about how often.
Reply:don't try to stick a toothbrush in his mouth straight out if he doesn't like it, first put some cheese on your finger (or whatever else he likes that can stick to your finger) and put your finger in the side of your dog's mouth, and 'brush' them...to let him get the feel of having something brushing his teeth. you can gradually move onto the toothbrush later on.
as for something else, rawhides keep dogs teeth clean and strong, pretty much deemed 'nature's toothbrush', and great, high-quality kibble is great for your dog's teeth too (like canidae or innova)
and you can get "denta-bones", which are basically chew toys with ridges on the sides, to help your dog's gums and teeth out too.
Reply:Well ask the vet for advice on getting the dog to adjust to gettin his teeth brushed. Also ask if he carries C.E.T HEXtra chews. They have chlorhexidine in them that helps a lot with keeping the teeth cleaner also. I give my dog one every day and along with the brushing her teeth are very white and clean
Reply:Some dogs need to get their teeth cleaned every year, if you brush and feed dental food there is not much left. I have heard of a new gel that is suppose to help this, ask your vet about it.
Reply:ask ur vet about a fairly new product leba III...
it is supposed to work Great on keeping the teeth clean.
it comes in spray or a gel u rub on the teeth and gums.
Reply:hows he/she go about eating raw bones? raw bones once a week replacing their meal can help keep there teeth healthy. i understand completly about your dog not liking its teeth being done one of mine cant stand it try using your finger instead of a dog tooth brush and buy some meaty flavoured tooth paste from the vet. take the oppertunity while its comfortable and just try start by just lifting its "lips" and then reward with praise or a treat whatever makes it fun then gradually start to move your finger along the teeth... dont push your dog too hard though small steps are the key. hope it helps
Reply:Brush teeth - even one; then say, '___, good girl!' and give her a [tooth cleaning ] treat.
Repeat daily, so you can brush longer each time.
They sell doggy toothpaste at the pet stores [ never use human toothpaste on animals ].
Pretty soon, she will start to like it!
[ We adopted one year old cats, and they had to be taught to hold still for teeth, brushing, etc., and both of them have had several baths - lots of fun! Now they love brushing and teeth - not baths, though! ]
Reply:I have a miniature dachshund who is prone to bad teeth and breath. She's 8 years old and I've taken her to the vet twice to get her teeth cleaned (it's costly). She used to not like chewing bones, but she absolutely loves beef tendon by Merrick. She likes the Doggie Wishbone and LOVES the Flossies. Good luck.
Reply:After a dental cleaning there are diets available from the vet only that really do help to reduce the amount of plaque and tartar that build up on the teeth. Brushing isn't always possible to do on every animal, some will just not tolerate it. The diets I am talking about are called Prescription diet t/d %26amp; medi-cal dental formula. I have seen these diets work wonders when it comes to keeping the teeth clean after a dental scale %26amp; polish.
Reply:You can try brushing her teeth at least once a week. Make sure to use a toothpaste approved for animals, not human toothpaste, and either a dog toothbrush or a baby toothbrush (adult brushes have harder bristles and they can be too hard on your dogs gums)
If brushing is not an option, there are different things that you could try.
1 - Give the dog some of the toothpaste every day or so - the toothpaste alone may help slow the buildup of plaque and tartar.
2 - Ask your vet about treats or food that you can feed your dog to aid in good dental hygiene. There are a variety of them available - a couple of good treats are Medi-Cal Medi-Treats, or C.E.T. Dental Chews. A couple of good diets are Medi-Cal Dental Diet or Hills Prescription T/D. Your vet may also have some other ideas to help you keep your dogs teeth and mouth clean and plaque %26amp; tartar free.
I would recommend avoiding the Greenies unless you are able to be with her when she's having them. They have been the cause of choking in some dogs because they break off a piece %26amp; swallow it, but it can be too big.
Best of luck with your dog! :)
Reply:raw turkey necks. The bones will help clean the teeth.
Green Tripe(not the tripe int eh super market). It helps kill bacteria that causes bad breath.
Reply:get her a bone its full of calcium and the scraping action keeps her teeth clean and gums healthy
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At what age does a dog loose its baby teeth?
Puppies and kittens, just like children, lose their deciduous (baby) teeth before their permanent teeth erupt. By six months of age, most dogs and cats have their full complement of adult teeth and any tooth loss after about one year of age is certainly cause for alarm. Because most deciduous teeth in pets are very thin and fragile, most owners never see them, and most veterinarians likely forget to mention the phenomenon. Any deciduous teeth remaining in place after eruption of the permanent teeth should be removed by your veterinarian
At what age does a dog loose its baby teeth?
Mine lost all of hers before her 1st birthday. It started around 5 months. Hope that helps.
Reply:Do Dogs loose their baby teeth.I don't think so.I hv nv seen any of my Dog's teeth fall.I think as they grow their teeths get stronger and there will be more teeths I guess.
Reply:they normaly lose them at 3 to 8 months
Reply:I think around 10 mounths or so mine hasn't lost any yet.
Reply:Four months and that is a fact! That is always a good way of telling the age of a dog or cat.
By twelve months they have a full set of lovely white full teeth.
Reply:THEY CAN LOSE BABY TEETH UP TO A YEAR...I HAVE A CORGIE/BORDER COLLIE MIX AND HE LOST IS LAST BABY TOOTH AT 12MONTHS OLD...IT REALLY DEPENDS ON EACH DOG...
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Reply:Mine has never lost his and he is 35 in dog years and 5 in human years.
Reply:you dont see them because they swallow them or if the fall out they are so tiny you cant see them in carpet...they start losing the baby teeth about 5 months old and should have most of their adult teeth by 1 year occasionally depending on what breed they dont have their back adult teeth until a little later...the baby teeth have no roots and fall out quite easily as they fall they create a passageway for the adult teeth to break through...this is when you find the dog chews on anything to get relief...give rasks/chewstix or something like that to aid teething
Reply:my puppy is 5 months and he has lost some of his teeth, so i'd say around the 4-5 month stay.
Reply:Why are you asking?
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At what age does a dog loose its baby teeth?
Mine lost all of hers before her 1st birthday. It started around 5 months. Hope that helps.
Reply:Do Dogs loose their baby teeth.I don't think so.I hv nv seen any of my Dog's teeth fall.I think as they grow their teeths get stronger and there will be more teeths I guess.
Reply:they normaly lose them at 3 to 8 months
Reply:I think around 10 mounths or so mine hasn't lost any yet.
Reply:Four months and that is a fact! That is always a good way of telling the age of a dog or cat.
By twelve months they have a full set of lovely white full teeth.
Reply:THEY CAN LOSE BABY TEETH UP TO A YEAR...I HAVE A CORGIE/BORDER COLLIE MIX AND HE LOST IS LAST BABY TOOTH AT 12MONTHS OLD...IT REALLY DEPENDS ON EACH DOG...
YOUR FRIEND CLOWMY
Reply:Mine has never lost his and he is 35 in dog years and 5 in human years.
Reply:you dont see them because they swallow them or if the fall out they are so tiny you cant see them in carpet...they start losing the baby teeth about 5 months old and should have most of their adult teeth by 1 year occasionally depending on what breed they dont have their back adult teeth until a little later...the baby teeth have no roots and fall out quite easily as they fall they create a passageway for the adult teeth to break through...this is when you find the dog chews on anything to get relief...give rasks/chewstix or something like that to aid teething
Reply:my puppy is 5 months and he has lost some of his teeth, so i'd say around the 4-5 month stay.
Reply:Why are you asking?
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How can I teach my dog to show her teeth to look like she is smiling?
for some dogs, that is a natural "appeasement" face. if ur dog is one, use clicker training to mark and reward it. if not, try to lure her in a way to make the face, and still, click and reward. otherwise, wait it out, and catch her in the instant she may accidentally do it, mark and reward.
How can I teach my dog to show her teeth to look like she is smiling?
Put a cat near her and make her growl.
Reply:All the dogs that I know that do this (I think it is three or four of them) just did it naturally. No one taught any of them and I don't know if you can teach a dog to smile. Those that do smile, you can teach them to smile on cue and teach them the word 'smile' so when you want them to do it, you can just tell them.
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How can I teach my dog to show her teeth to look like she is smiling?
Put a cat near her and make her growl.
Reply:All the dogs that I know that do this (I think it is three or four of them) just did it naturally. No one taught any of them and I don't know if you can teach a dog to smile. Those that do smile, you can teach them to smile on cue and teach them the word 'smile' so when you want them to do it, you can just tell them.
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Will it hurt for a dog to have his teeth pulled out because he bite a child.?
this is his 5th time he's bite but the child he bite was only 2 years old. We don't want to have to put him down because we love him very much. My grandparents got him when he was 2 but little kids had picked on him before my granparents got him but my grandparents don't know all the details.
Will it hurt for a dog to have his teeth pulled out because he bite a child.?
I think you should teach the child not to bother the dog! The dog was only reacting the only way that it can.
Reply:Have you tried training him not to bite? Taking his teeth out just for biting is inhumane and cruel to the dog..
Reply:How would you feel, if you had all your teeth pulled? Of course it'd hurt!!!!
Why not learn to keep the dog away from children? You know he has an issue with them. It's the owner's responsibility! Don't torture the dog by pulling his teeth because he's still allowed around children.
Anyways, consider muzzling him when he's around children, but let the dog keep his teeth.
Reply:I don't think that is very humane. If you pull his teeth it's likey to make him more mean. Plus I don't know of any vets that will pull out all of a dogs teeth for that reason. More like keep him away from kids.
Reply:Try to check with local animal adoption agencies to see if someone else can adopt your dog. Ofcourse dogs need teeth to chew their good. It is inhuman and crazy to even think of pulling its teeth out.
Reply:This is great reading :)
Reply:This is the wrong approach. No ethical vet would do this. A dog can still crush the throat of a child without teeth. You need to have a visit with a veterinary behaviorist ASAP, not just a trainer.
Reply:The TEETH are NOT the issue here -- the BEHAVIOR is the issue. Contact a professional canine behaviorist about his biting problem NOW (though this should have been done the FIRST time he bit a child)!!!!
If you can't get this behavior problem under control -- or if you are unwilling to take the time and effort it will take to help this dog -- then it is time to euthanize him.
Reply:How did you rack your brain and come up with THIS as your best option?
Of course it will hurt! How will he eat? He'll still be mean to kids, won't he??
Train him or take him to a rescue.
Reply:I think that is cruel and inhumane to pull his teeth for biting.
He will no longer be able to eat properly, and may suffer other issues because of that.
Its always risky to put a dog under anasthesia. When pulling teeth, you do also run risks for infection. He will be in pain too. Why put him thru all that to pull HEALTHY teeth?
He will no longer have teeth to defend himself.. he may pick up other habits out of frustration. It may make him more aggressive.. even a toothless dog can do alot of damage to a young child.
Your best bet is training, and to avoid contact with children. You know that he doesnt like kids.. so avoid taking him to public places where there are kids.. when children visit the home, make sure he is secure.
Reply:What in the world are you all thinking?
After the first bite you should learn that the child and dog should not be in the same room together.
Obviously, the dog hates the child.
It is YOUR responsibility for this not to happen again.
Why were little children allowed the "pick on him" and then him allowed to be around children later.
If a child is bitten by a dog it should be reported to animal control and the dog quarantined.
This is a hideous post in the first place, shows no one is taking responsibility for dog or child.
Reply:i can't believe this is the option you came up w/. get the dog some training, keep kids away from it or find it a home w/o children @ all %26amp; a home w/ an owner willing to take the time to help the dog.
Reply:are you insame how would you feel to have all of your teeth pulled. i'm gonna guess your are serious becasue quite frankly i htink this question is ridiculous. just put the dog up while children are around or have a muzzle on him but to pull his teeth are inhumane and idiotic
Reply:Of corse it would if it hurts you it hurts an animal.
Unless they numb him.
Reply:you can't pull a dogs teeth. i can't believe a vet would even consider something that cruel.
re-home the dog in a home with no children.
I HAVE TO ASK: what was the CHILD doing when the dog bit?
Reply:OMG! I can't believe what I just read. How cruel. Keep him away from children or find him a home where there are NO children. Pulling his teeth for sureis NOT the answer. I would put him down before I would do that.
Reply:it will hurt for the poor dog when you take the teeth out and try to train the dog and one day it maybe be the best dog you EVER had!
Reply:To answer your intial question, yes, it would hurt and be very cruel. Second, have you considered placing him with a trusted friend without children? Or with a rescue group (which would not put the dog to sleep but place him in a good home)?
I want to voice my frusteration with people who keep animals who are dangerous to children because "they love the dog" sooo much. The dog is not guilty of any crime, but the child has been bit TWICE and you stated that the dog has bitten various people FIVE TIMES? That is ridiculous that it has taken so long to do anything. Too many children are put in danger because people just can't bear to part with their dog. What's more, this puts the dog in a situation that reinforces the bad behavior that many times, placed in another setting, can be resolved-making it far too common for dogs to be put to sleep because of this sort of thing.
You need to put the child's safety first. You also need to be a responsible pet owner and place the dog somewhere with somebody who knows dog behavior and can teach the dog "manners" in a positive setting... sadly I think the dog is not in the right family...
Reply:Please do not think about pulling the dogs teeth. (I don't think you will find a reputable vet to do this anyway) This would be very cruel.
This is fifth time he has bit a child, you should hire a behaviorist to work with him first, and keep him away from the kids until you feel safe. If he is trying to defend himself from being hurt you must protect him, AND little child from each other! That means not allowing dog and child to be together unless you are there to supervise. If your dog was hurt by little kids, he is afraid of getting hurt again. If you can't be there to supervise, put your dog someplace safe away from baby, in his crate or behind a gate in another room.
Reply:How old are you? If you are a child I will not consider this a stupid quesiton, if you are not a child, then that is about the dumbest idea I have ever heard of. Keep the dog away from the child; teach the child to leave the dog alone; You and your grandparents should be responsible for the well being of the chlld as well as the dog. Pulling his teeth is ridiculous. Step up to the plate and take some responsibility for this bad situation.
Reply:This is not a safe dog.He should be euthanized.I'm surprised your animal control has not taken this over.Shame on you for allowing this dog to bite a child or anybody.
Reply:You should train your dog not torture it! Start training your dog and get and animal behaviorist to start working with your dog and correct this problem, and in the mean time keep it away from kids!
Reply:Since you are obviously not responsible enough to keep the dog and kids apart he needs to be PTS. No reputable shelter or rescue would accept him, the liability is too great and if you gave him away you would still be responsible for his actions and get, rightly, sued when he bit. Are you going to wait until he mauls or kills some kid to be responsible? And then the parent can sue you and get your house which is no more than you deserve. Pulling his teeth will not prevent a bite or damage and a dog that is that nasty and has to be confined is one unhappy dog. Plus you are responsible for giving some poor kids a fear of dogs. Please put your sad dog to sleep before he makes the newspaper vilifing the dog for biting when it is, in reality, all YOUR fault. YOU know the dog bites and now have a chance to be a responsible human being and put the dog to sleep b4 a kid is permantly maimed or killed. It should not be the responsibilty of the shelter he will be brought to to be PTS for them to do it, do it yourself so he will die in your arms, not some stranger who does not care for him.
Reply:sere why not and thin you can chew his food for him and feed him like a baby bird if you cant control the dog then maybe you should take him to obedience school for dogs it would be a lot less pain full for him and wouldn't cost you as much.
Reply:When a dog has a biting problem most vets won't pull the dogs teeth. Vet's will only cut the canine teeth half way down. This way the dog can only have a small pinch not a "bit". Vet's will only do this procedure if the dog is drawing blood when it bits someone.
Reply:"this is his 5th time he's bite but the child he bite was only 2 years old. We don't want to have to put him down because we love him very much."
He's bitten 5 kids already?! It sounds like the dog has a serious temperament problem. Either get that dog to an owner who has no children, or have him put down. How do you know the next attack will not result in a fatality?
And as for the teeth pulling, how do you expect him to eat with no teeth?
Reply:Stick to horses and stay away from dogs if your resort is to pull the dog's teeth out. Pull your own friggin teeth out tell me if it hurts. How the hell is the poor thing supposed to eat? And you say you love him? Seriously
Reply:I swear I think this is one of the most ridiculous questions I have seen yet. One keep the kids away from the dog till you can get the proper training for the dog. Two if this doesn't work find a new home for him. He can't be all that loved if you would even consider doing such a thing. Three make an appointment at your local psychiatrist to get your head examined
Reply:I think it is an excellent idea. Either that or euthanasia. It will be solved either way.
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Will it hurt for a dog to have his teeth pulled out because he bite a child.?
I think you should teach the child not to bother the dog! The dog was only reacting the only way that it can.
Reply:Have you tried training him not to bite? Taking his teeth out just for biting is inhumane and cruel to the dog..
Reply:How would you feel, if you had all your teeth pulled? Of course it'd hurt!!!!
Why not learn to keep the dog away from children? You know he has an issue with them. It's the owner's responsibility! Don't torture the dog by pulling his teeth because he's still allowed around children.
Anyways, consider muzzling him when he's around children, but let the dog keep his teeth.
Reply:I don't think that is very humane. If you pull his teeth it's likey to make him more mean. Plus I don't know of any vets that will pull out all of a dogs teeth for that reason. More like keep him away from kids.
Reply:Try to check with local animal adoption agencies to see if someone else can adopt your dog. Ofcourse dogs need teeth to chew their good. It is inhuman and crazy to even think of pulling its teeth out.
Reply:This is great reading :)
Reply:This is the wrong approach. No ethical vet would do this. A dog can still crush the throat of a child without teeth. You need to have a visit with a veterinary behaviorist ASAP, not just a trainer.
Reply:The TEETH are NOT the issue here -- the BEHAVIOR is the issue. Contact a professional canine behaviorist about his biting problem NOW (though this should have been done the FIRST time he bit a child)!!!!
If you can't get this behavior problem under control -- or if you are unwilling to take the time and effort it will take to help this dog -- then it is time to euthanize him.
Reply:How did you rack your brain and come up with THIS as your best option?
Of course it will hurt! How will he eat? He'll still be mean to kids, won't he??
Train him or take him to a rescue.
Reply:I think that is cruel and inhumane to pull his teeth for biting.
He will no longer be able to eat properly, and may suffer other issues because of that.
Its always risky to put a dog under anasthesia. When pulling teeth, you do also run risks for infection. He will be in pain too. Why put him thru all that to pull HEALTHY teeth?
He will no longer have teeth to defend himself.. he may pick up other habits out of frustration. It may make him more aggressive.. even a toothless dog can do alot of damage to a young child.
Your best bet is training, and to avoid contact with children. You know that he doesnt like kids.. so avoid taking him to public places where there are kids.. when children visit the home, make sure he is secure.
Reply:What in the world are you all thinking?
After the first bite you should learn that the child and dog should not be in the same room together.
Obviously, the dog hates the child.
It is YOUR responsibility for this not to happen again.
Why were little children allowed the "pick on him" and then him allowed to be around children later.
If a child is bitten by a dog it should be reported to animal control and the dog quarantined.
This is a hideous post in the first place, shows no one is taking responsibility for dog or child.
Reply:i can't believe this is the option you came up w/. get the dog some training, keep kids away from it or find it a home w/o children @ all %26amp; a home w/ an owner willing to take the time to help the dog.
Reply:are you insame how would you feel to have all of your teeth pulled. i'm gonna guess your are serious becasue quite frankly i htink this question is ridiculous. just put the dog up while children are around or have a muzzle on him but to pull his teeth are inhumane and idiotic
Reply:Of corse it would if it hurts you it hurts an animal.
Unless they numb him.
Reply:you can't pull a dogs teeth. i can't believe a vet would even consider something that cruel.
re-home the dog in a home with no children.
I HAVE TO ASK: what was the CHILD doing when the dog bit?
Reply:OMG! I can't believe what I just read. How cruel. Keep him away from children or find him a home where there are NO children. Pulling his teeth for sureis NOT the answer. I would put him down before I would do that.
Reply:it will hurt for the poor dog when you take the teeth out and try to train the dog and one day it maybe be the best dog you EVER had!
Reply:To answer your intial question, yes, it would hurt and be very cruel. Second, have you considered placing him with a trusted friend without children? Or with a rescue group (which would not put the dog to sleep but place him in a good home)?
I want to voice my frusteration with people who keep animals who are dangerous to children because "they love the dog" sooo much. The dog is not guilty of any crime, but the child has been bit TWICE and you stated that the dog has bitten various people FIVE TIMES? That is ridiculous that it has taken so long to do anything. Too many children are put in danger because people just can't bear to part with their dog. What's more, this puts the dog in a situation that reinforces the bad behavior that many times, placed in another setting, can be resolved-making it far too common for dogs to be put to sleep because of this sort of thing.
You need to put the child's safety first. You also need to be a responsible pet owner and place the dog somewhere with somebody who knows dog behavior and can teach the dog "manners" in a positive setting... sadly I think the dog is not in the right family...
Reply:Please do not think about pulling the dogs teeth. (I don't think you will find a reputable vet to do this anyway) This would be very cruel.
This is fifth time he has bit a child, you should hire a behaviorist to work with him first, and keep him away from the kids until you feel safe. If he is trying to defend himself from being hurt you must protect him, AND little child from each other! That means not allowing dog and child to be together unless you are there to supervise. If your dog was hurt by little kids, he is afraid of getting hurt again. If you can't be there to supervise, put your dog someplace safe away from baby, in his crate or behind a gate in another room.
Reply:How old are you? If you are a child I will not consider this a stupid quesiton, if you are not a child, then that is about the dumbest idea I have ever heard of. Keep the dog away from the child; teach the child to leave the dog alone; You and your grandparents should be responsible for the well being of the chlld as well as the dog. Pulling his teeth is ridiculous. Step up to the plate and take some responsibility for this bad situation.
Reply:This is not a safe dog.He should be euthanized.I'm surprised your animal control has not taken this over.Shame on you for allowing this dog to bite a child or anybody.
Reply:You should train your dog not torture it! Start training your dog and get and animal behaviorist to start working with your dog and correct this problem, and in the mean time keep it away from kids!
Reply:Since you are obviously not responsible enough to keep the dog and kids apart he needs to be PTS. No reputable shelter or rescue would accept him, the liability is too great and if you gave him away you would still be responsible for his actions and get, rightly, sued when he bit. Are you going to wait until he mauls or kills some kid to be responsible? And then the parent can sue you and get your house which is no more than you deserve. Pulling his teeth will not prevent a bite or damage and a dog that is that nasty and has to be confined is one unhappy dog. Plus you are responsible for giving some poor kids a fear of dogs. Please put your sad dog to sleep before he makes the newspaper vilifing the dog for biting when it is, in reality, all YOUR fault. YOU know the dog bites and now have a chance to be a responsible human being and put the dog to sleep b4 a kid is permantly maimed or killed. It should not be the responsibilty of the shelter he will be brought to to be PTS for them to do it, do it yourself so he will die in your arms, not some stranger who does not care for him.
Reply:sere why not and thin you can chew his food for him and feed him like a baby bird if you cant control the dog then maybe you should take him to obedience school for dogs it would be a lot less pain full for him and wouldn't cost you as much.
Reply:When a dog has a biting problem most vets won't pull the dogs teeth. Vet's will only cut the canine teeth half way down. This way the dog can only have a small pinch not a "bit". Vet's will only do this procedure if the dog is drawing blood when it bits someone.
Reply:"this is his 5th time he's bite but the child he bite was only 2 years old. We don't want to have to put him down because we love him very much."
He's bitten 5 kids already?! It sounds like the dog has a serious temperament problem. Either get that dog to an owner who has no children, or have him put down. How do you know the next attack will not result in a fatality?
And as for the teeth pulling, how do you expect him to eat with no teeth?
Reply:Stick to horses and stay away from dogs if your resort is to pull the dog's teeth out. Pull your own friggin teeth out tell me if it hurts. How the hell is the poor thing supposed to eat? And you say you love him? Seriously
Reply:I swear I think this is one of the most ridiculous questions I have seen yet. One keep the kids away from the dog till you can get the proper training for the dog. Two if this doesn't work find a new home for him. He can't be all that loved if you would even consider doing such a thing. Three make an appointment at your local psychiatrist to get your head examined
Reply:I think it is an excellent idea. Either that or euthanasia. It will be solved either way.
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How Can I Brush My dogs Teeth?
My dog is 10 and I started brushing them when she was about 8, I brush them very infrequently, because she is so difficult and she angers me so much. But her mouth is gross, she has had the oral teeth cleaning surgery and I am trying to maintain it, but it's so hard and to top it off I suspect she eats crap so that really upsets me, I thought I broke her from that, maybe it's the old age, she has changed so much and not in good ways. When I brush her teeth she licks and chomps. and I have a hard time prying her mouth open, please help. If there are any vets reading this your imput would be a godsend.
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How Can I Brush My dogs Teeth?
ohn, sounds like you both are not having fun with this.
other than what your vet has suggested after surgery....
you can do what is done for puppies. i learned that no matter the size of the toothbrush, or the meaty flavor of the dog toothpaste (or even if its carob) nothing worked better for me than a babies washcloth ( or even a white one from wal-mart) and the toothpaste from therabreath. i just massage the gums and run the rag on the dogs tongue. or try something from the wellbeing store. it is for older dogs. you can join that site.
in the event that your dog is eating fecal matter.....you can purchase stuff from a petstore to give the dog so they won't be so attracted to poo.
Reply:just get her some greenies or milky dogbones. They are made for cleaning teeth and tartar on dogs.
Reply:Get a tooth brush with a very very long handle.
Reply:Have you tried those dog treats that cleans their teeth??
Reply:get your bothers or/and sisters tooth brush and go get your dog......have fun..........don't forget to put the tooth brush back where you found it
Reply:You seem very uptight about your dog. =P
Reply:Try giving her one of those dental chew toys they sell in pet stores. It helps their teeth, gums, and breath.
Reply:There are many stores where they sell dog treats that cleans the dogs teeth. But, I have 2 dogs and sometimes they're stubborn and dont want to eat the treats so what you can also buy is a chew toy or a bone that is specialized to help clean out the dogs teeth and that is much easier then having to feed him dog treats.
Reply:Give her tasty chewing gum to eat... It will clean the teeth automatically.
Else, mix the tooth paste with something that she loves to eat...
Then she will not mind keeping the mouth open for a while.
Reply:over the counter dental treats, unfortunetly, don't actually do much for the teeth. There is a product made by Merial(i think), call Oravet. It is a clear waxy substance that you apply to the gumline once weekly instead of daily brushing. It is a pretty new product, so a lot of veterinarians aren't carrying yet, so you might have to seach a bit for it, but it is REALLY worth it. Several of the Veterinary Dentists in the SoCal area have started recommending it....
here is a link to their website
http://www.oravet.us.merial.com/whatis.h...
Reply:Calm down! It will take awhile to train an 8 year old dog to allow you to brush it's teeth! Wrap a piece of gauze around your finger and moisten it, then dip it in a little dog toothpaste. Gently hold her muzzle shut and slide your fingers along her gumline, just rubbing the OUTSIDE of the teeth. Don't attempt to do the inside--that surface has very little tartar build up. Talk quietly to her and only work a few seconds at a time. Give her treats for being a good girl. Once she is calm and used to that, then try a small soft childs toothbrush, but I think gauze (like for bandages) works best. You just need something slightly rough and abrasive.
BTW, we use Oravet sealant and love it! :)
Reply:get her milkbones or some kind of cleaner that she can eat. itll handle the problem for her and she will enjoy eating it
Reply:There are toothpaste made for dogs that taste like meat and cheese, try those, also, remain calm when you are doing it. Personally, I don't understand the whole oral surgery thing for dogs, My dogs get plenty of bones to chew so their teeth are nice and pretty.
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How Can I Brush My dogs Teeth?
ohn, sounds like you both are not having fun with this.
other than what your vet has suggested after surgery....
you can do what is done for puppies. i learned that no matter the size of the toothbrush, or the meaty flavor of the dog toothpaste (or even if its carob) nothing worked better for me than a babies washcloth ( or even a white one from wal-mart) and the toothpaste from therabreath. i just massage the gums and run the rag on the dogs tongue. or try something from the wellbeing store. it is for older dogs. you can join that site.
in the event that your dog is eating fecal matter.....you can purchase stuff from a petstore to give the dog so they won't be so attracted to poo.
Reply:just get her some greenies or milky dogbones. They are made for cleaning teeth and tartar on dogs.
Reply:Get a tooth brush with a very very long handle.
Reply:Have you tried those dog treats that cleans their teeth??
Reply:get your bothers or/and sisters tooth brush and go get your dog......have fun..........don't forget to put the tooth brush back where you found it
Reply:You seem very uptight about your dog. =P
Reply:Try giving her one of those dental chew toys they sell in pet stores. It helps their teeth, gums, and breath.
Reply:There are many stores where they sell dog treats that cleans the dogs teeth. But, I have 2 dogs and sometimes they're stubborn and dont want to eat the treats so what you can also buy is a chew toy or a bone that is specialized to help clean out the dogs teeth and that is much easier then having to feed him dog treats.
Reply:Give her tasty chewing gum to eat... It will clean the teeth automatically.
Else, mix the tooth paste with something that she loves to eat...
Then she will not mind keeping the mouth open for a while.
Reply:over the counter dental treats, unfortunetly, don't actually do much for the teeth. There is a product made by Merial(i think), call Oravet. It is a clear waxy substance that you apply to the gumline once weekly instead of daily brushing. It is a pretty new product, so a lot of veterinarians aren't carrying yet, so you might have to seach a bit for it, but it is REALLY worth it. Several of the Veterinary Dentists in the SoCal area have started recommending it....
here is a link to their website
http://www.oravet.us.merial.com/whatis.h...
Reply:Calm down! It will take awhile to train an 8 year old dog to allow you to brush it's teeth! Wrap a piece of gauze around your finger and moisten it, then dip it in a little dog toothpaste. Gently hold her muzzle shut and slide your fingers along her gumline, just rubbing the OUTSIDE of the teeth. Don't attempt to do the inside--that surface has very little tartar build up. Talk quietly to her and only work a few seconds at a time. Give her treats for being a good girl. Once she is calm and used to that, then try a small soft childs toothbrush, but I think gauze (like for bandages) works best. You just need something slightly rough and abrasive.
BTW, we use Oravet sealant and love it! :)
Reply:get her milkbones or some kind of cleaner that she can eat. itll handle the problem for her and she will enjoy eating it
Reply:There are toothpaste made for dogs that taste like meat and cheese, try those, also, remain calm when you are doing it. Personally, I don't understand the whole oral surgery thing for dogs, My dogs get plenty of bones to chew so their teeth are nice and pretty.
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Why do my dog only have 2 teeth and he is 13 years old?
Probably because the teeth have rotted out due to not taking your dog to the vet to have them cleaned. Dogs need their teeth cleaned every couple of years. rotten teeth can cause infection in the mouth which can spread to the liver, kidneys and heart.
Why do my dog only have 2 teeth and he is 13 years old?
Maybe he was in a fight or he/her ate a bone and they came off. Can he still eat? If not bring him/her to the vet.
Reply:does
Reply:Its called TOOTH DECAY.
Reply:He lost most of them, he's getting old! It's like how some people lose their teeth as they age... it's normal
Reply:its probably cavities
Reply:He may have some gum disease. You need to have him checked by a vet as it could impair his ability to eat.
Reply:no that is not normal...well it depends on their health
Reply:This is not normal and I have had alot of dogs that have hunted down rats, bunnies, cats, exc also they chew on pig ears, ribs and bones. My dogs always had theyre teeth. The dog probably isn't being fed the proper food. I would suggest taking him/her to the vet if you have not already. The dog very well cant eat dry food so you will need to feed him/her wet dog food. Also 13 years old is old, I have had a dog that lived till 17 but never lost her teeth.
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Why do my dog only have 2 teeth and he is 13 years old?
Maybe he was in a fight or he/her ate a bone and they came off. Can he still eat? If not bring him/her to the vet.
Reply:does
Reply:Its called TOOTH DECAY.
Reply:He lost most of them, he's getting old! It's like how some people lose their teeth as they age... it's normal
Reply:its probably cavities
Reply:He may have some gum disease. You need to have him checked by a vet as it could impair his ability to eat.
Reply:no that is not normal...well it depends on their health
Reply:This is not normal and I have had alot of dogs that have hunted down rats, bunnies, cats, exc also they chew on pig ears, ribs and bones. My dogs always had theyre teeth. The dog probably isn't being fed the proper food. I would suggest taking him/her to the vet if you have not already. The dog very well cant eat dry food so you will need to feed him/her wet dog food. Also 13 years old is old, I have had a dog that lived till 17 but never lost her teeth.
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Wat does a dog use to brush teeth?
hi
Wat does a dog use to brush teeth?
nothing they are nasty
Reply:a soft bristled tooth brush and dog-safe toothpaste
brushing your dogs teeth is actually very important on the contrary. i took my puppy to the vet yesterday and was told that if i did so every day, it would add 2-3 years to my dogs life.
they have chews that supposedly clean your dogs teeth too but, especially if the dog is small, you need to try your hardest to take care or it (including its teeth) properly.
Reply:nothing they are a dog.
Reply:I go to PetsMArt to get the special chicken-flavored toothpaste and doggies tooth brush.
Don't use People tooth paste because it can get dogs very sick.
Reply:hi:
you can either give it a milk biscuit which that kind of biscuit helps dogs teeth ( that's what my grandparents do) or you can use a special kind of dog toothpaste and brush your dogs teeth with a toothbrush
Reply:A 'SPECIAL' toothbrush, (they must be special, because they sure cost more than a human one!)
We tried that, plus the doggie toothpaste that supposedly tasted like beef -- we ditched that in favor of doggie bones with natural peppermint oil in them. He loves them and his teeth and gums are healthy!
Reply:You can brush your dogs teeth, most vets will show you how to do this or you can pay someone to do this if you take your dog in for grooming. Bones or other hard things for them to chew also help dogs keep their teeth clean.
Reply:There is special toothpaste sold at Pet stores and my shih tzu has a soft bristled baby's toothbrush
Reply:Nothing, but if you want to brush your dogs teeth, you can use a soft-brissled toothbrush or a denta-stick chew from a pet store.
Reply:your dog can brush his own teeth? OMG WHAT???
Reply:toothbrush
Reply:Go to Wal-Mart and get a dog tooth brush and dog paste.
Reply:Your old sneakers.
Reply:you can buy dog treats that clean their teeth as they eat them
Reply:his tongue
Reply:YOu can use a toothbrush, but if you provide good quality biscuits after meals and chew toys (rawhides, etc) th eneed for brushing is reduced.
Reply:I use a soft toothbrush and paste purchased at my vet or a pet supply store. Large raw beef bones (shank or soup bones) work too. Do not use human toothpaste, very harmful to dogs.
Reply:Well, there are certain brands of dog food that clean the dogs teeth when they eat. Also if your dog has really bad breath, it can sometimes be associated with worms. Make sure you worm your pup. AND they make a tooth brush and toothpaste for dogs. The brush slips on your finger and you just rub it over the dogs teeth. That is all I can think of.
Reply:You can get biscuit chews made specially for brushing teeth.
Reply:i guess u can use toothpaste.
Reply:A tooth brush but you can't them human tooth paste you have to give them doggy tooth paste.
Reply:Mine dose not clean its teeth but when we play cards,and he
is my partner,we always lose as when he gets a good
hand he always smiles and shows his dirty teeth. lol
Reply:Go to a pet store and but special dog toothbrush with dog toothpaste (sometimes meat flavored!). Scrub your dog's teeth good and they'll be clean and shining. If he doesn't like the toothpaste, however, just use water.
Reply:Like everyone said there is dog brushing supplies at pet stores. Maybe next time you are at the vet have them show you the proper way to clean their teeth.
Only problem is trying to get your dog to sit still while you dig in their mouth! My dog won't have it..
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Wat does a dog use to brush teeth?
nothing they are nasty
Reply:a soft bristled tooth brush and dog-safe toothpaste
brushing your dogs teeth is actually very important on the contrary. i took my puppy to the vet yesterday and was told that if i did so every day, it would add 2-3 years to my dogs life.
they have chews that supposedly clean your dogs teeth too but, especially if the dog is small, you need to try your hardest to take care or it (including its teeth) properly.
Reply:nothing they are a dog.
Reply:I go to PetsMArt to get the special chicken-flavored toothpaste and doggies tooth brush.
Don't use People tooth paste because it can get dogs very sick.
Reply:hi:
you can either give it a milk biscuit which that kind of biscuit helps dogs teeth ( that's what my grandparents do) or you can use a special kind of dog toothpaste and brush your dogs teeth with a toothbrush
Reply:A 'SPECIAL' toothbrush, (they must be special, because they sure cost more than a human one!)
We tried that, plus the doggie toothpaste that supposedly tasted like beef -- we ditched that in favor of doggie bones with natural peppermint oil in them. He loves them and his teeth and gums are healthy!
Reply:You can brush your dogs teeth, most vets will show you how to do this or you can pay someone to do this if you take your dog in for grooming. Bones or other hard things for them to chew also help dogs keep their teeth clean.
Reply:There is special toothpaste sold at Pet stores and my shih tzu has a soft bristled baby's toothbrush
Reply:Nothing, but if you want to brush your dogs teeth, you can use a soft-brissled toothbrush or a denta-stick chew from a pet store.
Reply:your dog can brush his own teeth? OMG WHAT???
Reply:toothbrush
Reply:Go to Wal-Mart and get a dog tooth brush and dog paste.
Reply:Your old sneakers.
Reply:you can buy dog treats that clean their teeth as they eat them
Reply:his tongue
Reply:YOu can use a toothbrush, but if you provide good quality biscuits after meals and chew toys (rawhides, etc) th eneed for brushing is reduced.
Reply:I use a soft toothbrush and paste purchased at my vet or a pet supply store. Large raw beef bones (shank or soup bones) work too. Do not use human toothpaste, very harmful to dogs.
Reply:Well, there are certain brands of dog food that clean the dogs teeth when they eat. Also if your dog has really bad breath, it can sometimes be associated with worms. Make sure you worm your pup. AND they make a tooth brush and toothpaste for dogs. The brush slips on your finger and you just rub it over the dogs teeth. That is all I can think of.
Reply:You can get biscuit chews made specially for brushing teeth.
Reply:i guess u can use toothpaste.
Reply:A tooth brush but you can't them human tooth paste you have to give them doggy tooth paste.
Reply:Mine dose not clean its teeth but when we play cards,and he
is my partner,we always lose as when he gets a good
hand he always smiles and shows his dirty teeth. lol
Reply:Go to a pet store and but special dog toothbrush with dog toothpaste (sometimes meat flavored!). Scrub your dog's teeth good and they'll be clean and shining. If he doesn't like the toothpaste, however, just use water.
Reply:Like everyone said there is dog brushing supplies at pet stores. Maybe next time you are at the vet have them show you the proper way to clean their teeth.
Only problem is trying to get your dog to sit still while you dig in their mouth! My dog won't have it..
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When will my dog lose her puppy teeth?
What is the typical timeframe?
When will my dog lose her puppy teeth?
4-6 months is average, some earlier, some later. You may find them laying around your house, her bed, etc., but mostly they end up swallowing them.
Reply:4-6 months
Reply:Strange...... if so, why hasn't my puppy lost it's puppy teeth yet? He's 16 months old! XD Maybe i didn't see...but i brush his teeth once every week and i didn't see any missing teeth!!
Reply:they should start falling out between 4-6 months and will continue to fall out for about 1 or 2 months until they have lost all their baby teeth...
Reply:our lab pup who is now 5 mos started about at 2 months and she just lost her last one on tuesday. so..it takes time have patience brother
Reply:any where from 4-12 months and any that dont fall out you should have pulled when they are put to sleep to be spayed or neutered.
Reply:Typically, most dogs will lose all of their puppy teeth by 6 months and the adult teeth will have grown in.
Reply:DOGS LOSE THE TEETH WHEN THERE A PUPPY ?
Reply:4-6 months - if they haven't by 7 months you may want to speak to your vet about having them extracted. Food can get stuck between your puppys baby teeth and their adult teeth and cause decay and gum infections.
Make sure you check your dogs teeth routinely and brush routinely. If you don't brush, make sure you at least give a good quality dentachew type chewy so your dogs teeth stay sparkly white and healthy!
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When will my dog lose her puppy teeth?
4-6 months is average, some earlier, some later. You may find them laying around your house, her bed, etc., but mostly they end up swallowing them.
Reply:4-6 months
Reply:Strange...... if so, why hasn't my puppy lost it's puppy teeth yet? He's 16 months old! XD Maybe i didn't see...but i brush his teeth once every week and i didn't see any missing teeth!!
Reply:they should start falling out between 4-6 months and will continue to fall out for about 1 or 2 months until they have lost all their baby teeth...
Reply:our lab pup who is now 5 mos started about at 2 months and she just lost her last one on tuesday. so..it takes time have patience brother
Reply:any where from 4-12 months and any that dont fall out you should have pulled when they are put to sleep to be spayed or neutered.
Reply:Typically, most dogs will lose all of their puppy teeth by 6 months and the adult teeth will have grown in.
Reply:DOGS LOSE THE TEETH WHEN THERE A PUPPY ?
Reply:4-6 months - if they haven't by 7 months you may want to speak to your vet about having them extracted. Food can get stuck between your puppys baby teeth and their adult teeth and cause decay and gum infections.
Make sure you check your dogs teeth routinely and brush routinely. If you don't brush, make sure you at least give a good quality dentachew type chewy so your dogs teeth stay sparkly white and healthy!
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What could cause an adult male dogs teeth to fall out/wear off?
We found a dog today who looks pretty young. His other teeth are ok, but his front teeth, top and bottom between the canines look like some have fallen out and it almost looks like someone took a grinder to them--What could have caused this? We don't want to put up signs to find his family if he's being abused-is there any kind of disorder or anything he could be doing himself to literally wear his teeth off??
What could cause an adult male dogs teeth to fall out/wear off?
Please take him into your veterinarian as soon as possible for a thorough check up. I do not know of any condition that would cause the incisors to wear down that way under normal circumstances... and depending on how far down they are, it must be excruciating to the dog.
Many dogs and cats do develop periodontal disease which can cause teeth to become loose, cracked, and even fall out, but it is the premolars and molars who are affected first. Dogs chew with their back teeth, not the incisors between the canines, so I highly doubt this is simply from chewing on toys.
A thorough physical exam will help to ditermine if this is an abuse case. Ask for a fecal exam, dental, and skin check as well. This will help to detirmine if the dog has internal parasites like worms, or external parasites like mites and lice which are common in dogs who have been neglected. A blood test may help to pinpoint any diseases, but precautionary vaccinations would be best to have done.
If this turns out to be an abuse case or case of neglect, I would probably keep the dog or find it a good home after a two week period, if no signs or notices for a lost dog are put up by the owners. If abuse is ruled out by the vet, ask your vet and other local veterinarians to put up flyers in their offices, and contact local humane groups and animal control to alert them to the fact you've taken in a lost dog and if the owner should call to please direct him or her to you.
If you want to put up flyers, i suggest leaving details such as a photograph, or description out so the person claiming to be the rightful owner can describe him to you and give you details that prove his or her identity to be true.
I wish you the best of luck, and thank you for opening your arms to a lost soul.
-RVT
(Registered Veterinary Technician)
Reply:Possibly from chewing a crate or fence. Many puppymill dogs grind their front teeth down to nubs on their crates, trying to gnaw their way out.
If he's not a mill dog my guess he has just tried (and probably managed) to chew his way out of a crate.
If you don't want to put up signs at least check the "lost" column in the local paper; or put an ad that says "found dog" and ask for a description of the dog and maybe they will tell you about the teeth, volunteer why they are that way.
Reply:well I don't belive that anything besides abuse could lead to that because i don't think that dogs grind their teeth but just to be safe i would take him to the vet straight away so he could be looked at to be sure that he doesn't lose any more teeth.
Reply:There once was a dog who lived with an owner, ran off for 9 months, and then they found him again.
He could of been trying to find food, chewing of anything really hard to get it ... steel, bone, rock
Try going back to where he was and look for any clues to see what might of happened. If you don't find anything wrong, hang up signs that you found a dog, and look in the ads under lost pets.
Reply:Some pets that have separation anxiety or chew on their cage will develop large abrasive wear facets on the crown of the tooth (blue arrow). This greatly weakens the tooth making it prone to fracture. A three-quarter crown can protect the tooth from further damage and likely fracture.
Reply:I would take him to a vet just to see what they think about the teeth. Maybe they did fall out , but if it looks like they had a grinder taken to them that's weird. I would have said maybe a vet took them out but if they are partially there yet like grinded away that would raise a red flag for me too. If the vet see's no foul play like the owners could have taken a grinder to them then put up flyers and get the dog back to the owner but if you have a gut feeling I would keep him or take him to a local no kill shelter.
Reply:We had a dog whose teeth wore flat from paying with tennis balls so much. Is it possible that this pooch likes to play tug? Rough ropes might wear his teeth down. It's also possible that he chewed his way out of somewhere if he's running free. Could you have a vet look at him to be sure?
Reply:He may have chewed him self free from a bad situation that is why his teeth may have fallen out and worn down.
Reply:This can be cause by his chewing on something very hard like a chain, or on a cage or even on the links of a fence. Or he could just be loosing his puppy teeth and he will be getting in his adult teeth soon. If he is loosing his puppy teeth then he's about 5 to 6 months old.
Reply:It could be just from genetics. More likely he is a chewer. Whether it was chewing out of enclosure or just his toys. I highly doubt it is abuse.
You should take him to a vet to have him scanned to see if he has a microchip implanted, then put up signs and let the humane society know you have him. I'm sure his family misses him!
Reply:Some people are perfectly nice to their dogs but don't brush their dog's teeth. This could be it.
Reply:If the dog is skinny,than he or she was prob. chewing on anything that smelled good,old bones,dirt where something was spilled ,etc.but hard toys like cow hocks will do the same.
Reply:It won't cost you a thing to go bye a shelter or vet's office to see if it looks like abuse to them. You sound like a good person so protect the dog he needs you. Thanks M.M.
Reply:he was in a ba situation. bad teeth can be from many things. take him to a vet, get him checked, get his shots and then keep him. he was most likely abused. chewing to get out is a big possibility
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What could cause an adult male dogs teeth to fall out/wear off?
Please take him into your veterinarian as soon as possible for a thorough check up. I do not know of any condition that would cause the incisors to wear down that way under normal circumstances... and depending on how far down they are, it must be excruciating to the dog.
Many dogs and cats do develop periodontal disease which can cause teeth to become loose, cracked, and even fall out, but it is the premolars and molars who are affected first. Dogs chew with their back teeth, not the incisors between the canines, so I highly doubt this is simply from chewing on toys.
A thorough physical exam will help to ditermine if this is an abuse case. Ask for a fecal exam, dental, and skin check as well. This will help to detirmine if the dog has internal parasites like worms, or external parasites like mites and lice which are common in dogs who have been neglected. A blood test may help to pinpoint any diseases, but precautionary vaccinations would be best to have done.
If this turns out to be an abuse case or case of neglect, I would probably keep the dog or find it a good home after a two week period, if no signs or notices for a lost dog are put up by the owners. If abuse is ruled out by the vet, ask your vet and other local veterinarians to put up flyers in their offices, and contact local humane groups and animal control to alert them to the fact you've taken in a lost dog and if the owner should call to please direct him or her to you.
If you want to put up flyers, i suggest leaving details such as a photograph, or description out so the person claiming to be the rightful owner can describe him to you and give you details that prove his or her identity to be true.
I wish you the best of luck, and thank you for opening your arms to a lost soul.
-RVT
(Registered Veterinary Technician)
Reply:Possibly from chewing a crate or fence. Many puppymill dogs grind their front teeth down to nubs on their crates, trying to gnaw their way out.
If he's not a mill dog my guess he has just tried (and probably managed) to chew his way out of a crate.
If you don't want to put up signs at least check the "lost" column in the local paper; or put an ad that says "found dog" and ask for a description of the dog and maybe they will tell you about the teeth, volunteer why they are that way.
Reply:well I don't belive that anything besides abuse could lead to that because i don't think that dogs grind their teeth but just to be safe i would take him to the vet straight away so he could be looked at to be sure that he doesn't lose any more teeth.
Reply:There once was a dog who lived with an owner, ran off for 9 months, and then they found him again.
He could of been trying to find food, chewing of anything really hard to get it ... steel, bone, rock
Try going back to where he was and look for any clues to see what might of happened. If you don't find anything wrong, hang up signs that you found a dog, and look in the ads under lost pets.
Reply:Some pets that have separation anxiety or chew on their cage will develop large abrasive wear facets on the crown of the tooth (blue arrow). This greatly weakens the tooth making it prone to fracture. A three-quarter crown can protect the tooth from further damage and likely fracture.
Reply:I would take him to a vet just to see what they think about the teeth. Maybe they did fall out , but if it looks like they had a grinder taken to them that's weird. I would have said maybe a vet took them out but if they are partially there yet like grinded away that would raise a red flag for me too. If the vet see's no foul play like the owners could have taken a grinder to them then put up flyers and get the dog back to the owner but if you have a gut feeling I would keep him or take him to a local no kill shelter.
Reply:We had a dog whose teeth wore flat from paying with tennis balls so much. Is it possible that this pooch likes to play tug? Rough ropes might wear his teeth down. It's also possible that he chewed his way out of somewhere if he's running free. Could you have a vet look at him to be sure?
Reply:He may have chewed him self free from a bad situation that is why his teeth may have fallen out and worn down.
Reply:This can be cause by his chewing on something very hard like a chain, or on a cage or even on the links of a fence. Or he could just be loosing his puppy teeth and he will be getting in his adult teeth soon. If he is loosing his puppy teeth then he's about 5 to 6 months old.
Reply:It could be just from genetics. More likely he is a chewer. Whether it was chewing out of enclosure or just his toys. I highly doubt it is abuse.
You should take him to a vet to have him scanned to see if he has a microchip implanted, then put up signs and let the humane society know you have him. I'm sure his family misses him!
Reply:Some people are perfectly nice to their dogs but don't brush their dog's teeth. This could be it.
Reply:If the dog is skinny,than he or she was prob. chewing on anything that smelled good,old bones,dirt where something was spilled ,etc.but hard toys like cow hocks will do the same.
Reply:It won't cost you a thing to go bye a shelter or vet's office to see if it looks like abuse to them. You sound like a good person so protect the dog he needs you. Thanks M.M.
Reply:he was in a ba situation. bad teeth can be from many things. take him to a vet, get him checked, get his shots and then keep him. he was most likely abused. chewing to get out is a big possibility
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Is a chipped dog tooth serious?
I just noticed that my dog chipped one of his teeth. He isn't acting strange or pawing his face and he still has his appetite. He is acting completely happy and normal. Should I take him to the vet?
Is a chipped dog tooth serious?
* Definitely have the Vet take a look! If there is a crack in the surface of the tooth it could end up causing a lot of pain when you are least expecting it!
Reply:I would at least call your vet about it. He may not be in pain at the moment, but a cavity can form (I had a dog that chipped his tooth and I ignored it). Literally, a cavity formed and he was miserable...the vet had to put him under to pull the tooth, just like a dentist for humans. (The filling was too expensive for my budget at the time). Please call your vet, maybe he/she can do something to 'seal' the enamel. Good luck!
Reply:You really should, it needs to be looked at to make sure no pulp is exposed and it could also be filed down to make sure there are no rough edges.
Just because it isn't bothering your dog now doesn't mean it can't be a problem later, the same as a human tooth would be - decay could set in eventually.
Reply:Dogs, like humans, have more than one set of teeth. If he's still young he may still lose the chipped tooth and be fine. If he's an older pup he'll be just fine as long as it doesn't change color and the gums around it still look healthy. If his tooth gets discolored or his gums start to change color and/or bleed take him in to have it pulled. it's probably not going to come to that but just be safe and keep an eye on it. Good luck!
Reply:A chipped tooth is not as bad as a cracked tooth...the tooth will probably get ground down with use and not be noticed. If your dog doesn't notice anything wrong, you probably don't have to worry about it. If he is due for a well-puppy appointment in the near future, just ask your vet to check the tooth to make sure it's okay.
Best of luck!
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Is a chipped dog tooth serious?
* Definitely have the Vet take a look! If there is a crack in the surface of the tooth it could end up causing a lot of pain when you are least expecting it!
Reply:I would at least call your vet about it. He may not be in pain at the moment, but a cavity can form (I had a dog that chipped his tooth and I ignored it). Literally, a cavity formed and he was miserable...the vet had to put him under to pull the tooth, just like a dentist for humans. (The filling was too expensive for my budget at the time). Please call your vet, maybe he/she can do something to 'seal' the enamel. Good luck!
Reply:You really should, it needs to be looked at to make sure no pulp is exposed and it could also be filed down to make sure there are no rough edges.
Just because it isn't bothering your dog now doesn't mean it can't be a problem later, the same as a human tooth would be - decay could set in eventually.
Reply:Dogs, like humans, have more than one set of teeth. If he's still young he may still lose the chipped tooth and be fine. If he's an older pup he'll be just fine as long as it doesn't change color and the gums around it still look healthy. If his tooth gets discolored or his gums start to change color and/or bleed take him in to have it pulled. it's probably not going to come to that but just be safe and keep an eye on it. Good luck!
Reply:A chipped tooth is not as bad as a cracked tooth...the tooth will probably get ground down with use and not be noticed. If your dog doesn't notice anything wrong, you probably don't have to worry about it. If he is due for a well-puppy appointment in the near future, just ask your vet to check the tooth to make sure it's okay.
Best of luck!
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How do you clean dogs teeth and prevent tartar?
Bones for that purpose don't seem to help and brushing the teeth stresses the dog and me as most of the toothpaste always reaches the floor before getting near the teeth.
Any ideas or food alternatives?
How do you clean dogs teeth and prevent tartar?
First thing, are you feeding your dog canned food? If so, stop! It's not at all good for their teeth, and prepared dried complete foods I find are better nutritionally too. I feed Royal Canin Energy to my dogs, a dried 'pellet' food with helps clean teeth. I brush teeth once a week. They don't like it, but they have got used to it, just start simple- a reward for just having the toothbrush near the mouth until eventually you have it inside. Use a special two-headed dog sotthbursh, as it is much faster. I use chicken flavour toothpaste, and when the tube comes out they can't wait to eat some! Raw carrots and underripe pears are great if your dog will eat them. Raw bones (they must be raw) do help but they take a little while to work, and teeth may still stain from other things in the diet. Those rope toys that have frayed ends are good, too. Ina ddition to Royal Canin, my dogs also have 1/2 can of pilchards a day, and still their breath is sweet!
Reply:Use Listerine.
Reply:They are special chew toys and bones that he can chew on that prevent tartar and help strengthen your dog's teeth. Check them out in the same aisle as the dog food in Wal-Mart.
Reply:Pedigree do a teeth cleaning chew stick that my mum swears by for her dogs.
Reply:Feed only dry food and if the tartar gets too bad take the dog to the vet and have them clean their teeth.
Reply:There are special chews you can get especially for cleaning the dogs teeth.
Reply:Have a look here.
Reply:There are special chews you can buy in pet shops that they chew on - think pedigree chum make them
Reply:I suggest that you give the dog tennis balls to chew on, or other toys covered in abrasive cloth. It works very well for my dogs, and they never have their teeth cleaned professionally because of the toys.
Reply:You can brush his teeth and get him one of those chew toys.
Reply:If you can get your hands on some deer antlers they are great for keeping you dogs teeth white and clean. They are make up of calcium so there is no down side to them chewing on them.
Reply:they have special chew toys, treats and regular food that remove or help remove plaque and tartar , you should also brush your dog´s teeth with a vet approved toothbrush and toothpaste.
Reply:they have these treats from pedigree. u can find them at walmart in the pet section
Reply:Don't do what you have been advised by someone which is to use Listerine - could be harmful to your dog.
Try marrow bones but cut off the majority of the fatty bits as too much might give your dog diarrhoea. Don't leave them lying around. Give one to your dog and then take it away after about ten minutes. Let him have a gnaw on it at least once a day. It does work but it might be a couple of weeks before you start to notice a difference.
One of the dog food companies in the UK sells a special food for keeping teeth clean - Hill's T/D - I think the T/D stands for Tooth Diet. You might be able to get it from your Vet or try Hills website.
Reply:Don't use listerine, it's NOT safe. But there are chew toys you can by the helps to get off tartar, however, it doesn't do it all. You should talk to your veterinarian, because now they have done more research on canine dentistry, and some vet's offer surfaces where they put dogs under slight anesthetics and can do a wonderful job cleaning up their pearly whites. I'm not too sure on expenses for that though, but it does help prevent cancers which are big killers in dogs. Also, some vets carry chicken flavored tooth paste, which if your dog will cooperate with you, you could use to brush his or her teeth.
Reply:give your dog a rawhide every so often and mayne a few games o tug a war.
Reply:As a dog groomer, we regularly brush the teeth of our "clients". They sell doggy toothbrushes and flavored toothpastes. They come in a variety of flavors (poultry, dog food, etc) Doing this regularly, along with chew toys, will help prevent tartar. An easy way to do this is to straddle the dogs body, facing his head. Hold his bottom jaw with one hand, placing your finger tips inside his mouth forcing his mouth open. With the other hand begin to brush his teeth. Once the dog tastes the toothpaste, he will allow you to do this more easily. Once the teeth are brushed, you don't need to rinse his mouth, he will do that himself. Make sure to reward him for being a good dog during the process and the next time will be even easier. If you fear coming so close to the dogs mouth, or of him becoming too stressed, you can take him to a dog groomer who can do it for you. Petsmart charges $8 for this service and it only takes about 10 minutes.
Reply:you can take him to a proffesional groomer to get them to clean their teeth, or you can discipline him to let you brush his teeth. to train him, you can at least 2x a day, brush his teeth w/out toothpaste, till he gets used it. if not, then you can get special products to remove k9 tarter. good luck!
Reply:Only give you dog hard food. As for the toothpaste, they make brushes that go over your finger. Dogs seem to deal with that better than a human style toothbrush. The chewey bones need to be pretty hard or it wont scrape the tarter off. To get your dog used to fooling around in its mouth, just do a little at a time(a few seconds) and give rewards and praise as soon as you stop. After a while, hopefully they will get used to it or even think its a treat.
Reply:I take my dogs to the vet %26amp; let him do it. Sometimes he mildly sedates them before brushing. This way I don't have to hassle with it.
Reply:They do sell bones that are for their teeth and breath. Also most raw hides and good hard chew toys work really well. Just don't expect it to happen right away. Your dog will need some time for this to start working. It will not be perfect after the first bone or two, especially if they are really dull. I buy flavored raw hides that almost look like sticks and I give one a day to my dogs. Also as a special treat I give my dog a ham bone once a week, which they love and also helps there teeth.
Reply:pedigree do a range called denta rasks which are hard chews to help control tartar, and dentastix which are softer but work in the same way by the dogs chewing and the chew scrubs the teeth as they work at eating them. Alternatively there are raw marrow bones from butchers, only beef though as anything else could shatter. As to cleaning your dogs teeth, start by doing just the front ones first for a few seconds, building this up everyday, then when he is more comfy with it try going inside for short periods. Most dogs dislike having their teeth cleaned if they have sensitive gums, so try the chews and bones first to strengthen his gums, then try the tooth brush again.
Reply:If your dog will eat a complete DRY dog food that would probably be the best answer
Reply:Some things just have to be done, like cleaning their ears or clipping their claws. All you can do is stay firm and patient and calm. Keep the emotional level low.
Tie him up with his lead to something solid so you have both hands free, use a small soft brush and canine toothpaste. If its the brush thats the issue, use a damp clean hanky and your finger and work your way up to a brush when he's more used to the idea.
The good news is that you only really need to worry about the upper jaw, on the outside surface. Thats where the worst of the tartar will collect.
Start off just getting him to accept what your doing and reward him for it, don't worry about getting them all sparling if he's not happy with the idea, keep the sessions short and sweet. And I'd agree with straddling him and doing it from above unless he has a problem with that and threatens you; You're taking a dominant position.
He may never enjoy it but thats not the point. Try to make cleaning his teeth an unimportant part of a bigger routine; if he enjoys being combed or brushed finish off with that.
Reply:There is nothing difficult in brushing dog's teeth especially if one starts doing it early.
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Reply:There is a special dog chew that you can buy, it's made by the manufacturer Pedigree. It really does work it helps the dogs gums aswell.
Reply:Does your pet have morning breath—all day long? This is a major indicator that your pet is in need of dental care. Particles of food, saliva and bacteria—what’s commonly called “plaque”—can build up on the teeth and gums and cause infection. If left untreated, infection can result in tooth decay—and even move into the bloodstream and affect your pet’s heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, bones and joints! Check your animal companion’s teeth and gums at least once a week, and ask your vet how you can further prevent gum disease by regular brushing with a toothpaste formulated especially for your pet’s species.
Reply:you can use a dog toothpaste and a brush otherwise you can get your dog dent a rusk wich the dogs love. if using the brush method be careful with big dogs they may not like it. i used to have a rottweiller and he loved having his teeth brushed.
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Any ideas or food alternatives?
How do you clean dogs teeth and prevent tartar?
First thing, are you feeding your dog canned food? If so, stop! It's not at all good for their teeth, and prepared dried complete foods I find are better nutritionally too. I feed Royal Canin Energy to my dogs, a dried 'pellet' food with helps clean teeth. I brush teeth once a week. They don't like it, but they have got used to it, just start simple- a reward for just having the toothbrush near the mouth until eventually you have it inside. Use a special two-headed dog sotthbursh, as it is much faster. I use chicken flavour toothpaste, and when the tube comes out they can't wait to eat some! Raw carrots and underripe pears are great if your dog will eat them. Raw bones (they must be raw) do help but they take a little while to work, and teeth may still stain from other things in the diet. Those rope toys that have frayed ends are good, too. Ina ddition to Royal Canin, my dogs also have 1/2 can of pilchards a day, and still their breath is sweet!
Reply:Use Listerine.
Reply:They are special chew toys and bones that he can chew on that prevent tartar and help strengthen your dog's teeth. Check them out in the same aisle as the dog food in Wal-Mart.
Reply:Pedigree do a teeth cleaning chew stick that my mum swears by for her dogs.
Reply:Feed only dry food and if the tartar gets too bad take the dog to the vet and have them clean their teeth.
Reply:There are special chews you can get especially for cleaning the dogs teeth.
Reply:Have a look here.
Reply:There are special chews you can buy in pet shops that they chew on - think pedigree chum make them
Reply:I suggest that you give the dog tennis balls to chew on, or other toys covered in abrasive cloth. It works very well for my dogs, and they never have their teeth cleaned professionally because of the toys.
Reply:You can brush his teeth and get him one of those chew toys.
Reply:If you can get your hands on some deer antlers they are great for keeping you dogs teeth white and clean. They are make up of calcium so there is no down side to them chewing on them.
Reply:they have special chew toys, treats and regular food that remove or help remove plaque and tartar , you should also brush your dog´s teeth with a vet approved toothbrush and toothpaste.
Reply:they have these treats from pedigree. u can find them at walmart in the pet section
Reply:Don't do what you have been advised by someone which is to use Listerine - could be harmful to your dog.
Try marrow bones but cut off the majority of the fatty bits as too much might give your dog diarrhoea. Don't leave them lying around. Give one to your dog and then take it away after about ten minutes. Let him have a gnaw on it at least once a day. It does work but it might be a couple of weeks before you start to notice a difference.
One of the dog food companies in the UK sells a special food for keeping teeth clean - Hill's T/D - I think the T/D stands for Tooth Diet. You might be able to get it from your Vet or try Hills website.
Reply:Don't use listerine, it's NOT safe. But there are chew toys you can by the helps to get off tartar, however, it doesn't do it all. You should talk to your veterinarian, because now they have done more research on canine dentistry, and some vet's offer surfaces where they put dogs under slight anesthetics and can do a wonderful job cleaning up their pearly whites. I'm not too sure on expenses for that though, but it does help prevent cancers which are big killers in dogs. Also, some vets carry chicken flavored tooth paste, which if your dog will cooperate with you, you could use to brush his or her teeth.
Reply:give your dog a rawhide every so often and mayne a few games o tug a war.
Reply:As a dog groomer, we regularly brush the teeth of our "clients". They sell doggy toothbrushes and flavored toothpastes. They come in a variety of flavors (poultry, dog food, etc) Doing this regularly, along with chew toys, will help prevent tartar. An easy way to do this is to straddle the dogs body, facing his head. Hold his bottom jaw with one hand, placing your finger tips inside his mouth forcing his mouth open. With the other hand begin to brush his teeth. Once the dog tastes the toothpaste, he will allow you to do this more easily. Once the teeth are brushed, you don't need to rinse his mouth, he will do that himself. Make sure to reward him for being a good dog during the process and the next time will be even easier. If you fear coming so close to the dogs mouth, or of him becoming too stressed, you can take him to a dog groomer who can do it for you. Petsmart charges $8 for this service and it only takes about 10 minutes.
Reply:you can take him to a proffesional groomer to get them to clean their teeth, or you can discipline him to let you brush his teeth. to train him, you can at least 2x a day, brush his teeth w/out toothpaste, till he gets used it. if not, then you can get special products to remove k9 tarter. good luck!
Reply:Only give you dog hard food. As for the toothpaste, they make brushes that go over your finger. Dogs seem to deal with that better than a human style toothbrush. The chewey bones need to be pretty hard or it wont scrape the tarter off. To get your dog used to fooling around in its mouth, just do a little at a time(a few seconds) and give rewards and praise as soon as you stop. After a while, hopefully they will get used to it or even think its a treat.
Reply:I take my dogs to the vet %26amp; let him do it. Sometimes he mildly sedates them before brushing. This way I don't have to hassle with it.
Reply:They do sell bones that are for their teeth and breath. Also most raw hides and good hard chew toys work really well. Just don't expect it to happen right away. Your dog will need some time for this to start working. It will not be perfect after the first bone or two, especially if they are really dull. I buy flavored raw hides that almost look like sticks and I give one a day to my dogs. Also as a special treat I give my dog a ham bone once a week, which they love and also helps there teeth.
Reply:pedigree do a range called denta rasks which are hard chews to help control tartar, and dentastix which are softer but work in the same way by the dogs chewing and the chew scrubs the teeth as they work at eating them. Alternatively there are raw marrow bones from butchers, only beef though as anything else could shatter. As to cleaning your dogs teeth, start by doing just the front ones first for a few seconds, building this up everyday, then when he is more comfy with it try going inside for short periods. Most dogs dislike having their teeth cleaned if they have sensitive gums, so try the chews and bones first to strengthen his gums, then try the tooth brush again.
Reply:If your dog will eat a complete DRY dog food that would probably be the best answer
Reply:Some things just have to be done, like cleaning their ears or clipping their claws. All you can do is stay firm and patient and calm. Keep the emotional level low.
Tie him up with his lead to something solid so you have both hands free, use a small soft brush and canine toothpaste. If its the brush thats the issue, use a damp clean hanky and your finger and work your way up to a brush when he's more used to the idea.
The good news is that you only really need to worry about the upper jaw, on the outside surface. Thats where the worst of the tartar will collect.
Start off just getting him to accept what your doing and reward him for it, don't worry about getting them all sparling if he's not happy with the idea, keep the sessions short and sweet. And I'd agree with straddling him and doing it from above unless he has a problem with that and threatens you; You're taking a dominant position.
He may never enjoy it but thats not the point. Try to make cleaning his teeth an unimportant part of a bigger routine; if he enjoys being combed or brushed finish off with that.
Reply:There is nothing difficult in brushing dog's teeth especially if one starts doing it early.
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?...
http://users.rcn.com/westies2/toothbrush...
Reply:There is a special dog chew that you can buy, it's made by the manufacturer Pedigree. It really does work it helps the dogs gums aswell.
Reply:Does your pet have morning breath—all day long? This is a major indicator that your pet is in need of dental care. Particles of food, saliva and bacteria—what’s commonly called “plaque”—can build up on the teeth and gums and cause infection. If left untreated, infection can result in tooth decay—and even move into the bloodstream and affect your pet’s heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, bones and joints! Check your animal companion’s teeth and gums at least once a week, and ask your vet how you can further prevent gum disease by regular brushing with a toothpaste formulated especially for your pet’s species.
Reply:you can use a dog toothpaste and a brush otherwise you can get your dog dent a rusk wich the dogs love. if using the brush method be careful with big dogs they may not like it. i used to have a rottweiller and he loved having his teeth brushed.
Reply:denta stix
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How can I best care for my dogs teeth?
My 5 y.o. lhasa had his first ever teeth cleaning this week at the vet and his teeth look great! They got all of the plaque off and they said that his teeth are very healthy.
How can I best keep his teeth healthy now that the plaque is removed? I'm open to brushing his teeth but don't know what is the best toothpaste to use and also if there is a toothbrush that works for small dog breeds. I do not, nor will I, give him greenies or animal bones.
Lastly, has anyone heard of a product called "Plaque Off"? Here is the website.
http://www.international-dental.com/plaq...
I saw an ad for this in a magazine and am curious if it works. Thanks!
How can I best care for my dogs teeth?
There's special toothpaste just for dogs. Or there's alot of things you can add to the water, but I think the safest bet is to brush with a soft bristle tooth brush and paste made specifically for dogs.(I dont see how lapping up water with a plaque off product or anything else will benefit the teeth good enough if at all. Even the powder on their food, won't scrub their teeth, just minimally deposite on them).
I brush my dogs every night!! It just takes a minute, mostly I let them chew on the bristles. Every once in a while I give them a better brushing.
Reply:feed only dry kibble ( high quality)
and go buy a tooth scaler,, you can simply get the tartar off yourself,,, once a week when needed,,, make it part of your weekly nail trimming routine
Reply:they have these dog toys with little rubbers knobs on them, and what they do is, while the dog is chewing the toy, the knowbs are scrubbing their teeth, removing the plaque!
Reply:HAve to ask, why no greenies? That is really the best way! Cleaning your dogs teeth with a tooth brush and dog tooth paste daily is setting your self up for brushing the teeth frm once a week, to three times a week, to daily, to several times daily. Dogs need there own saliva for cleaning purposes. Brushing your dogs teeth is removing the naural saliva. Having your dogs teeth cleaned, they do not use tooth paste. If you use some thing natural, like greenies, or bones, then they will get clean teeth, naturally whitened as well, and sense of independance. Would you want some one reaching in your mouth to brush your teeth?
Reply:Any general dog toothpaste will do, just make sure it's in a beef-like flavor because dogs don't like the taste of mint. You can use a toothbrush or a washcloth.
Rawhide bones also scrape off bits of kibble that get stuck in their teeth- But is this what you mean by animal bone?
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How can I best keep his teeth healthy now that the plaque is removed? I'm open to brushing his teeth but don't know what is the best toothpaste to use and also if there is a toothbrush that works for small dog breeds. I do not, nor will I, give him greenies or animal bones.
Lastly, has anyone heard of a product called "Plaque Off"? Here is the website.
http://www.international-dental.com/plaq...
I saw an ad for this in a magazine and am curious if it works. Thanks!
How can I best care for my dogs teeth?
There's special toothpaste just for dogs. Or there's alot of things you can add to the water, but I think the safest bet is to brush with a soft bristle tooth brush and paste made specifically for dogs.(I dont see how lapping up water with a plaque off product or anything else will benefit the teeth good enough if at all. Even the powder on their food, won't scrub their teeth, just minimally deposite on them).
I brush my dogs every night!! It just takes a minute, mostly I let them chew on the bristles. Every once in a while I give them a better brushing.
Reply:feed only dry kibble ( high quality)
and go buy a tooth scaler,, you can simply get the tartar off yourself,,, once a week when needed,,, make it part of your weekly nail trimming routine
Reply:they have these dog toys with little rubbers knobs on them, and what they do is, while the dog is chewing the toy, the knowbs are scrubbing their teeth, removing the plaque!
Reply:HAve to ask, why no greenies? That is really the best way! Cleaning your dogs teeth with a tooth brush and dog tooth paste daily is setting your self up for brushing the teeth frm once a week, to three times a week, to daily, to several times daily. Dogs need there own saliva for cleaning purposes. Brushing your dogs teeth is removing the naural saliva. Having your dogs teeth cleaned, they do not use tooth paste. If you use some thing natural, like greenies, or bones, then they will get clean teeth, naturally whitened as well, and sense of independance. Would you want some one reaching in your mouth to brush your teeth?
Reply:Any general dog toothpaste will do, just make sure it's in a beef-like flavor because dogs don't like the taste of mint. You can use a toothbrush or a washcloth.
Rawhide bones also scrape off bits of kibble that get stuck in their teeth- But is this what you mean by animal bone?
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How do you brush a dogs teeth?
my 4 year old dog started acting like she had bad teeth. (dropping hard food, trying to eat ti again then drop it again and leave it alone.)So i got her a tooth brush and toothpast, she likes the toothpast but she don't like the toothbrush, so i can,t brush her teeth.
How do you brush a dogs teeth?
There is a special rubber bone thing you can get, you put the toothpaste inside it and it comes out all around through little holes and the dog chewing on the bone thing provides the scrubbing. A pet shop or vet will have them.
As well, once her teeth are better you should be giving her more stuff that she has to chew, eg a lot of bones. Be careful she doesn't get constipated as a lot of bones in the diet can cause this. You can easily prevent it by adding a can of sardines in oil to her diet every few days.
But in the meantime you really should get her checked out by the vet, because if her teeth are so bad she is finding it hard to eat, she will not chew on the rubber thing even if you get one.
Reply:my dogs do that, they go to their bowl grab a mouthful, back up and eat it some falls out and they eat it. As dogs get older their gums bubble and their teeth get sore, there are options to tooth brushes, Denta Bones, there are chew toys that help their teeth and gums, or you could take her to the vet and they do a deep clean for their mouth
Reply:How do you brush your own?!
Reply:use a clean cloth or your fingers as you would a toothbrush if the dog will let you otherwise by some dentalbone sorry they should invent doggy scope most dogs have terrible breath breath busters doesn't work that well
Reply:in Some special shops there are pets tooth brush and tooth paste that will help ur dog get teeth clean....u have to just rub it on the mouth and the teeth will be clean......!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:there's a specialized toothbrush for dogs. go ask your vet for one.
Reply:Some animal clinics do this
Reply:if i were in your shoes.... i would look on the internet for local experts on this matter.... and pay them to clean your dogs teeth.....
Reply:by a brush ! u dont 9 this ! uf
Reply:Don't use a toothbrush for the first time use your finger and try and rub real hard on the teeth to get the old tarter off the do it every week or so. The more you do it you will be keeping up with the tarter so you won't have to rub so hard to get it off. If you still have a hard time do to when they are sleeping and you are beside them or when you are playing with them.
Reply:Check the inside of her mouth to make sure bone fragment or something isn't lodged in there. Otherwise, get small toothbrush for dogs or children and brush as you would your own. If her teeth have plaque, vet may need to scale her teeth, then you can maintain by brushing at home and providing crunchy dog food , treats, etc. stop providing the soft, sticky stuff.
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How do you brush a dogs teeth?
There is a special rubber bone thing you can get, you put the toothpaste inside it and it comes out all around through little holes and the dog chewing on the bone thing provides the scrubbing. A pet shop or vet will have them.
As well, once her teeth are better you should be giving her more stuff that she has to chew, eg a lot of bones. Be careful she doesn't get constipated as a lot of bones in the diet can cause this. You can easily prevent it by adding a can of sardines in oil to her diet every few days.
But in the meantime you really should get her checked out by the vet, because if her teeth are so bad she is finding it hard to eat, she will not chew on the rubber thing even if you get one.
Reply:my dogs do that, they go to their bowl grab a mouthful, back up and eat it some falls out and they eat it. As dogs get older their gums bubble and their teeth get sore, there are options to tooth brushes, Denta Bones, there are chew toys that help their teeth and gums, or you could take her to the vet and they do a deep clean for their mouth
Reply:How do you brush your own?!
Reply:use a clean cloth or your fingers as you would a toothbrush if the dog will let you otherwise by some dentalbone sorry they should invent doggy scope most dogs have terrible breath breath busters doesn't work that well
Reply:in Some special shops there are pets tooth brush and tooth paste that will help ur dog get teeth clean....u have to just rub it on the mouth and the teeth will be clean......!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:there's a specialized toothbrush for dogs. go ask your vet for one.
Reply:Some animal clinics do this
Reply:if i were in your shoes.... i would look on the internet for local experts on this matter.... and pay them to clean your dogs teeth.....
Reply:by a brush ! u dont 9 this ! uf
Reply:Don't use a toothbrush for the first time use your finger and try and rub real hard on the teeth to get the old tarter off the do it every week or so. The more you do it you will be keeping up with the tarter so you won't have to rub so hard to get it off. If you still have a hard time do to when they are sleeping and you are beside them or when you are playing with them.
Reply:Check the inside of her mouth to make sure bone fragment or something isn't lodged in there. Otherwise, get small toothbrush for dogs or children and brush as you would your own. If her teeth have plaque, vet may need to scale her teeth, then you can maintain by brushing at home and providing crunchy dog food , treats, etc. stop providing the soft, sticky stuff.
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Brushing your dogs teeth?
i have recently found out about this concept. how necessary is it? my dog is five years old however and i cannot imagine getting him to sit there while i shove a toothbrush in his mouth. he is adverse to me touching his muzzle at all. is there any way to keep his teeth clean without brushing? he also eats at least half his meals of real food :meat rice veggies yogurt garlic and nutritional yeast. will this make any difference? thanks in advance.
Brushing your dogs teeth?
I brush my dogs teeth (though not everyday like the vet told me I should). To make brushing the teeth more enjoyable for the dog, you should be able to get special dog flavoured toothpastes (I have poultry flavoured). I don't think it really works, because my dog just trys to eat his toothbrush, because it tastes of poultry, so not a lot of teeth cleaning happens. You could also try getting special chew bars or toys that are good for the dog and clean the teeth. I also feed my dog a half biscuit / half real food (meat, rice and veges etc) diet and I don't know if it makes any difference to his teeth but they seem to look clean and healthy. I don't think it is really that important to clean your dogs teeth, but I am not a vet.
Reply:Yes it will make a difference. The other alternative is to give him plenty of kibble and hard bones (they come in flavors bacon, chicken and carrot) throw them away when he starts getting pieces off of them so as not to let him eat them and get sick. There are also rope toys that say (on the label) they are good for the dog's teeth. You can also get your vet to clean his teeth under sedation once a year.
Reply:I give my dogs a treat of pigs ears once a day. It sure helps and they really enjoy them. I buy them at pet stores or Wal-mart.
Reply:I brush my dogs teeth everytime he gets a bath. Just buy a tooth brush and the dog tooth paste at your local pet store. Have fun, my thinks its fun to bite me and eat the tooth brush.
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Brushing your dogs teeth?
I brush my dogs teeth (though not everyday like the vet told me I should). To make brushing the teeth more enjoyable for the dog, you should be able to get special dog flavoured toothpastes (I have poultry flavoured). I don't think it really works, because my dog just trys to eat his toothbrush, because it tastes of poultry, so not a lot of teeth cleaning happens. You could also try getting special chew bars or toys that are good for the dog and clean the teeth. I also feed my dog a half biscuit / half real food (meat, rice and veges etc) diet and I don't know if it makes any difference to his teeth but they seem to look clean and healthy. I don't think it is really that important to clean your dogs teeth, but I am not a vet.
Reply:Yes it will make a difference. The other alternative is to give him plenty of kibble and hard bones (they come in flavors bacon, chicken and carrot) throw them away when he starts getting pieces off of them so as not to let him eat them and get sick. There are also rope toys that say (on the label) they are good for the dog's teeth. You can also get your vet to clean his teeth under sedation once a year.
Reply:I give my dogs a treat of pigs ears once a day. It sure helps and they really enjoy them. I buy them at pet stores or Wal-mart.
Reply:I brush my dogs teeth everytime he gets a bath. Just buy a tooth brush and the dog tooth paste at your local pet store. Have fun, my thinks its fun to bite me and eat the tooth brush.
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Brushing my dogs teeth?
so i my dog has worst smelling breath in the world. I brought a toothbrush and toothpaste to brush his teeth but he wont let me do it. I try so hard to brush them but he squirms so much. what can i do!!!! do you know of any alternatives i can use to cure his nasty toxic breath...bones,chews,anything
Brushing my dogs teeth?
Start slowly, just handle your dogs mouth with out trying to brush his teeth. Give him lots of praise when he lets you lift his jowls and give him a treat after. After he's comfortable with that, put a little toothpaste on the toothbrush and let him smell it, lick it, whatever until he's comfortable with that. Give him lots of praise for showing interest in the toothpaste so he associates it with good things.
Then combine the two and presto-chango you're brushing his teeth! :)
Reply:Have them cleaned by your vet. He probably has tartar buildup.
Reply:DO NOT USE HUMAN TOOTH PASTE. that can poisen him and get him very sick, they sell dog tooth paste at pet shops
Reply:They make doggie breath mints. You can get them at wal-marts and Meijers. Also they have breath freshing dog bones you can get as well. Try to brush his teeth when he's laying down trying to sleep. Thats what we had to do with my dog. =)
***You can crush the dog mint so it's like powder almost and put it in his water! ***
Reply:actually my dogs vet advised my mom to brush my dogs teeh so what my mom did was have someone hold down the dog without hurting her and my mom would grab her jaw and just brush her teeth but we had to take consideration to the dog and make sure the dog isnt hurting or anything but after a while the dog would get used to it
Reply:I give my dogs dentabones. they to help. If your dog's breath is really bad you might what to have your vet make sure that your dogs teeth and gums are not infected.
Reply:there are dentist bones that are made to specially clean dogs teeth(slightly expensive), mints etc all found at petstores
people toothpaste is not meant for dogs and can make him sick instead buy doggy toothpaste(he'll like the taste more and will be healthier for him)
or you can get them cleaned at your vet
Reply:Bad breath is usually due to gum disease. When it's that far gone, brushing just isn't enough. It's important to get it checked out because severe gum disease can lead to abcesses and eventually infection in the blood. Your vet can clean the buildup which will not only help the breath problem, but also make your dog more comfortable.
Another good reason to take him to the vet is that if the smell isn't due to dirty teeth, it is probably due to other internal infections.
As for keeping them nice after a dental cleaning, be patient with the brushing. My dogs almost seem to enjoy it; I make them sit before I do it so maybe that reinforces the idea that it's a treat. The doggie toothpastes come in chicken, cheese, peanut butter flavors, etc.
You can also feed raw bones, beef or chicken, and that helps keep the teeth clean as well as providing extra fun (and calcium!) DON'T feed cooked bones. They do sell special chew toys designed to clean the teeth but my dogs never cared for those.
Reply:What kind of toothpaste are you using? My dogs love the chicken flavored toothpaste but cringe away at the mint flavored pet toothpaste. It helps if it is something he really really loves.
Also, get him used to his mouth being handled and just rubbing your finger along his gums. A lot of times it is easier to use one of the finger toothbrushes, particularly to start off with.
Really bad breath is a sign of dental disease. Check his mouth - are his gums red or bleeding, or puffy at all? You should discuss the possibility of have his teeth cleaned. Not only will it improve his breath, it will improve his health. If for some reason the anesthesia is too great a risk, there is this gel that supposedly works well to reduce tartar buildup and stuff. I've never used it so I can't say whether or not it's worth it, but I've been meaning to get some for my one older Boston as she's got a lot of tartar, but she has a heart condition which would make anesthesia too risky. Here's the link:
http://www.petzlife.com/
Reply:Just keep on trying and use positive encouragement if he ever sits still. I'd suggest if you ever get another dog in the future, start brushing its teeth while it's a puppy so that it'll get used to it. Doing that will also help it to understand that you're Master.
Reply:you dont need to brush them, get a doggie mint
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Brushing my dogs teeth?
Start slowly, just handle your dogs mouth with out trying to brush his teeth. Give him lots of praise when he lets you lift his jowls and give him a treat after. After he's comfortable with that, put a little toothpaste on the toothbrush and let him smell it, lick it, whatever until he's comfortable with that. Give him lots of praise for showing interest in the toothpaste so he associates it with good things.
Then combine the two and presto-chango you're brushing his teeth! :)
Reply:Have them cleaned by your vet. He probably has tartar buildup.
Reply:DO NOT USE HUMAN TOOTH PASTE. that can poisen him and get him very sick, they sell dog tooth paste at pet shops
Reply:They make doggie breath mints. You can get them at wal-marts and Meijers. Also they have breath freshing dog bones you can get as well. Try to brush his teeth when he's laying down trying to sleep. Thats what we had to do with my dog. =)
***You can crush the dog mint so it's like powder almost and put it in his water! ***
Reply:actually my dogs vet advised my mom to brush my dogs teeh so what my mom did was have someone hold down the dog without hurting her and my mom would grab her jaw and just brush her teeth but we had to take consideration to the dog and make sure the dog isnt hurting or anything but after a while the dog would get used to it
Reply:I give my dogs dentabones. they to help. If your dog's breath is really bad you might what to have your vet make sure that your dogs teeth and gums are not infected.
Reply:there are dentist bones that are made to specially clean dogs teeth(slightly expensive), mints etc all found at petstores
people toothpaste is not meant for dogs and can make him sick instead buy doggy toothpaste(he'll like the taste more and will be healthier for him)
or you can get them cleaned at your vet
Reply:Bad breath is usually due to gum disease. When it's that far gone, brushing just isn't enough. It's important to get it checked out because severe gum disease can lead to abcesses and eventually infection in the blood. Your vet can clean the buildup which will not only help the breath problem, but also make your dog more comfortable.
Another good reason to take him to the vet is that if the smell isn't due to dirty teeth, it is probably due to other internal infections.
As for keeping them nice after a dental cleaning, be patient with the brushing. My dogs almost seem to enjoy it; I make them sit before I do it so maybe that reinforces the idea that it's a treat. The doggie toothpastes come in chicken, cheese, peanut butter flavors, etc.
You can also feed raw bones, beef or chicken, and that helps keep the teeth clean as well as providing extra fun (and calcium!) DON'T feed cooked bones. They do sell special chew toys designed to clean the teeth but my dogs never cared for those.
Reply:What kind of toothpaste are you using? My dogs love the chicken flavored toothpaste but cringe away at the mint flavored pet toothpaste. It helps if it is something he really really loves.
Also, get him used to his mouth being handled and just rubbing your finger along his gums. A lot of times it is easier to use one of the finger toothbrushes, particularly to start off with.
Really bad breath is a sign of dental disease. Check his mouth - are his gums red or bleeding, or puffy at all? You should discuss the possibility of have his teeth cleaned. Not only will it improve his breath, it will improve his health. If for some reason the anesthesia is too great a risk, there is this gel that supposedly works well to reduce tartar buildup and stuff. I've never used it so I can't say whether or not it's worth it, but I've been meaning to get some for my one older Boston as she's got a lot of tartar, but she has a heart condition which would make anesthesia too risky. Here's the link:
http://www.petzlife.com/
Reply:Just keep on trying and use positive encouragement if he ever sits still. I'd suggest if you ever get another dog in the future, start brushing its teeth while it's a puppy so that it'll get used to it. Doing that will also help it to understand that you're Master.
Reply:you dont need to brush them, get a doggie mint
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Should I get my senior dogs teeth cleaned?
I have a 14 year old Chihuahua/Beagle mix named Trixie, and her teeth have become really bad. They were cleaned when I first got her 3 years ago from the shelter, and she ended up losing a front tooth. I know she needs them cleaned again, but I worry about having her put under anesthesia. She is a very healthy dog and doesn't act her age, but she does have epilepsy which is treated by phenobarbitol. I know having bad teeth can lead to a bad heart, but I would hate to put her in harms way by having her put under! What should I do?
Should I get my senior dogs teeth cleaned?
Definitely get them cleaned. As dogs are living longer and longer, vets are becoming very experienced at dealing with animals in their teens. There are safer anaesthetics now, not just for older dogs but for sensitive ones (like sighthounds) and ones with short faces (like boxers or pugs).
Bad teeth produce toxins that circulate throughout the body. This not only is bad for the heart, but it makes the dog's liver and kidneys do extra work trying to filter out the crud. A senior dog's liver and kidneys become less efficient with age, so they're taking on a bigger job just when they are becoming less able to handle it. Most older dogs die of some combination of liver and kidney failure. This is serious.
Talk to your vet about the anaesthetic and any other concerns you may have, including any possible interaction with her seizure meds. S/he'll be able to say for sure whether a tooth cleaning would be advisable for your dog. But if it's at all possible, do try to have it done. My senior Greyhound had his done, and I swear he acted five years younger once the tenderness went away! %26gt;({|:-)
Reply:get a doggie toothbrush and toothpaste - from your vet or a pet store. it helps alot and its better so your dog wont have any risks of something bad happening when her teeth are being cleaned at the vet
NEVER USE HUMAN TOOTHPASTE IT KILLS DOGS!!!!!
Reply:well i have one question for u before i can answer. what type of anesthesia does ur vet use. because i have an 9 year old dog who has a heart murmur and he doesnt wake up to easily with injections of anesthetics but we recently took him to a different vet for his teeth cleaning and they use a form of gas anesthesia. it is a gas mask they put on him. he falls asleep, and when they r done or feel like he has been under too long they just take the mask up and he wakes up a few minutes under. so if ur vet uses and injection to anesthetize her then i wouldnt do it. my dog almost died because of it and we switched vets because one he didnt care and two he never told us he had a heart murmur. injection ansthesia is more risky because u give them a set dose and wait for it to run out of their system where as the gas form goes through their body as needed and can be taken away and it is easier to wake up so find a good vet that uses this. it is much safer for the animal. i mean they breathe it in and out it is as simple as that. it takes a few minutes for them to breathe it all out once the mask is taken off. so good luck.
Reply:as well as her eyes checked as well, and I hope Trixie does well!
Reply:Discuss this with your vet. And if you dont like the answer he gives you find another.
I had a older dog years ago who wasnt much larger than a chihuahua. I had his teeth cleaned, they had to put him under for this. He didnt do too well. He didnt die or anything, but i thought he was going to. But in my case (In my opinion) it was because the Vet i took him to was absolutely horrible and shouldnt have been treating a roach much less anything else.
Find a good vet who knows what they are doing and im certain your dog will come through it just fine.
Reply:YES, more than ever. Modern anesthesia is much gentler and if you have any concerns you need to voice them to your vet. I would take her to a vet that is board-certified in dentistry. You will actually save money since during the cleaning if there is any work to be done, as is probable since she hasn't had a cleaning in YEARS, then it can be done right there and then instead of first going to a regular vet and then referring her to a dental vet and making her go through it again - and having you pay for it again. My cat was found to have a broken tooth way in the back, which the regular vet had not been able to see, and the dental vet fixed it then and there.
Toothpaste and toothbrush are fine for maintenance but your dog needs more than that since she hasn't had her teeth cleaned. Do make an appointment. My 18-year old cat had failing kidneys and came through her dental cleaning with flying colors.
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Should I get my senior dogs teeth cleaned?
Definitely get them cleaned. As dogs are living longer and longer, vets are becoming very experienced at dealing with animals in their teens. There are safer anaesthetics now, not just for older dogs but for sensitive ones (like sighthounds) and ones with short faces (like boxers or pugs).
Bad teeth produce toxins that circulate throughout the body. This not only is bad for the heart, but it makes the dog's liver and kidneys do extra work trying to filter out the crud. A senior dog's liver and kidneys become less efficient with age, so they're taking on a bigger job just when they are becoming less able to handle it. Most older dogs die of some combination of liver and kidney failure. This is serious.
Talk to your vet about the anaesthetic and any other concerns you may have, including any possible interaction with her seizure meds. S/he'll be able to say for sure whether a tooth cleaning would be advisable for your dog. But if it's at all possible, do try to have it done. My senior Greyhound had his done, and I swear he acted five years younger once the tenderness went away! %26gt;({|:-)
Reply:get a doggie toothbrush and toothpaste - from your vet or a pet store. it helps alot and its better so your dog wont have any risks of something bad happening when her teeth are being cleaned at the vet
NEVER USE HUMAN TOOTHPASTE IT KILLS DOGS!!!!!
Reply:well i have one question for u before i can answer. what type of anesthesia does ur vet use. because i have an 9 year old dog who has a heart murmur and he doesnt wake up to easily with injections of anesthetics but we recently took him to a different vet for his teeth cleaning and they use a form of gas anesthesia. it is a gas mask they put on him. he falls asleep, and when they r done or feel like he has been under too long they just take the mask up and he wakes up a few minutes under. so if ur vet uses and injection to anesthetize her then i wouldnt do it. my dog almost died because of it and we switched vets because one he didnt care and two he never told us he had a heart murmur. injection ansthesia is more risky because u give them a set dose and wait for it to run out of their system where as the gas form goes through their body as needed and can be taken away and it is easier to wake up so find a good vet that uses this. it is much safer for the animal. i mean they breathe it in and out it is as simple as that. it takes a few minutes for them to breathe it all out once the mask is taken off. so good luck.
Reply:as well as her eyes checked as well, and I hope Trixie does well!
Reply:Discuss this with your vet. And if you dont like the answer he gives you find another.
I had a older dog years ago who wasnt much larger than a chihuahua. I had his teeth cleaned, they had to put him under for this. He didnt do too well. He didnt die or anything, but i thought he was going to. But in my case (In my opinion) it was because the Vet i took him to was absolutely horrible and shouldnt have been treating a roach much less anything else.
Find a good vet who knows what they are doing and im certain your dog will come through it just fine.
Reply:YES, more than ever. Modern anesthesia is much gentler and if you have any concerns you need to voice them to your vet. I would take her to a vet that is board-certified in dentistry. You will actually save money since during the cleaning if there is any work to be done, as is probable since she hasn't had a cleaning in YEARS, then it can be done right there and then instead of first going to a regular vet and then referring her to a dental vet and making her go through it again - and having you pay for it again. My cat was found to have a broken tooth way in the back, which the regular vet had not been able to see, and the dental vet fixed it then and there.
Toothpaste and toothbrush are fine for maintenance but your dog needs more than that since she hasn't had her teeth cleaned. Do make an appointment. My 18-year old cat had failing kidneys and came through her dental cleaning with flying colors.
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1 year old dog tooth fell out?
My dog is 1 year old and today when he was catching a ball i noticed that there's a little blood on the ball so i examined his teeth and his lower canine tooth was about to fall off.. what's happening to him? Is this normal?
1 year old dog tooth fell out?
Go to the vet to be sure, but I know my dogs, when they get crewing on things, a bit of blood will show up, but its nothing major.
How loose was the tooth? Also, my puppy who is now about 1.5 yrs lost his one of his major teeth, but not before turning grey a couple of months back. A new one grew right in, as it was a baby tooth, so that may be the case for your pup, just a tooth thats taking awhile to come out.
Reply:call your vet tomorrow morning. dont feed him or let him eat any bones until he sees a vet. losing a primary tooth at this age is not great. see if th tooth can be saved
Reply:take him to the vet right away!
Reply:it`s probably a baby tooth , i wouldn`t worry about it .. just call the vet to make sure
Reply:He's a little young to be having bad tooth decay, or any dental problems in general. At one year of age he should have lost all his baby teeth... so he may have snagged it on something while he was playing. It happens.
We had a cat that had one of his teeth hanging on by a thread.. we took him to the vet and they pulled it out with no problem and put him on some pain killers for the time being.
I'm sure the vet will get this situation taken care of with ease.. you have nothing to worry about after that.
Good luck
Hope that helps :D
Reply:That's not normal. He would have lost his baby teeth around 4-6 months old. The only exception is if his grown up teeth grew in behind his baby teeth, and now the baby tooth is coming out. Is the tooth that is loose really sharp like a puppy tooth?
Reply:yes this is very normal this is a sign of growth my dog is 1 year old and still has not lost all his baby teeth.
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1 year old dog tooth fell out?
Go to the vet to be sure, but I know my dogs, when they get crewing on things, a bit of blood will show up, but its nothing major.
How loose was the tooth? Also, my puppy who is now about 1.5 yrs lost his one of his major teeth, but not before turning grey a couple of months back. A new one grew right in, as it was a baby tooth, so that may be the case for your pup, just a tooth thats taking awhile to come out.
Reply:call your vet tomorrow morning. dont feed him or let him eat any bones until he sees a vet. losing a primary tooth at this age is not great. see if th tooth can be saved
Reply:take him to the vet right away!
Reply:it`s probably a baby tooth , i wouldn`t worry about it .. just call the vet to make sure
Reply:He's a little young to be having bad tooth decay, or any dental problems in general. At one year of age he should have lost all his baby teeth... so he may have snagged it on something while he was playing. It happens.
We had a cat that had one of his teeth hanging on by a thread.. we took him to the vet and they pulled it out with no problem and put him on some pain killers for the time being.
I'm sure the vet will get this situation taken care of with ease.. you have nothing to worry about after that.
Good luck
Hope that helps :D
Reply:That's not normal. He would have lost his baby teeth around 4-6 months old. The only exception is if his grown up teeth grew in behind his baby teeth, and now the baby tooth is coming out. Is the tooth that is loose really sharp like a puppy tooth?
Reply:yes this is very normal this is a sign of growth my dog is 1 year old and still has not lost all his baby teeth.
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How to clean dogs teeth?
whats a really good way to brush a dogs teeth without using toothpaste? cause im scared my dog will swallow it cuz shes one hungry doggy
How to clean dogs teeth?
Bicarbonate of soda in water makes a good cleaning solution. Use a kids toothbrush which will be more gental on her gums.
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Reply:You have to brush them like peoples teeth. You can feed them hard food and give them things to chew on to help prevent plauqe build up, but it will happen. You can't give dogs people toothpaste , you vet should be able to supply you with a apprioate brush and toothpaste and ample instructions, if not a demonstration.
Reply:NO TOOTHPASTE! Your dog will get so sick . . they make chew toys/treats w/ breath fresheners, tartar scrapers, tooth brushing abilities, and they also have little doggie kits for oral care.
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How to clean dogs teeth?
Bicarbonate of soda in water makes a good cleaning solution. Use a kids toothbrush which will be more gental on her gums.
Check out the link for more info!
Reply:You have to brush them like peoples teeth. You can feed them hard food and give them things to chew on to help prevent plauqe build up, but it will happen. You can't give dogs people toothpaste , you vet should be able to supply you with a apprioate brush and toothpaste and ample instructions, if not a demonstration.
Reply:NO TOOTHPASTE! Your dog will get so sick . . they make chew toys/treats w/ breath fresheners, tartar scrapers, tooth brushing abilities, and they also have little doggie kits for oral care.
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How long should I brush my dogs teeth?
I use a soft rubber toothbrush that fits over my finger to brush my dogs teeth. And I use the dog dental paste. How long should I spend brushing her teeth.............because I have to tell you, she does NOT like it, nope, not one bit. She has bad teeth and I brush them twice a day, but for how long? thanks
How long should I brush my dogs teeth?
I would say for about 2 Min's. That's how long we brush our teeth for! Good luck. My Queensland won't even let me come close to doing it!
Reply:you useing beef paste? , you need to go the vet let him have a look, maybe bad k-9s about 1min would work,
Reply:I do that with my dog, but for some reason she likes it.
Umm, I do it in the morning for 2 mins and then at night for 1 1/2 mins.
Reply:3 times a week for 1 min. thts it in the nyte.
Reply:As long as she will tolerate it for :) LOL.. make sure you get the back molars more than anything else!
Reply:Well I brush my little boys teeth about once a week. He hates it and fights me everytime. When it's bath time its also time to brush.
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How long should I brush my dogs teeth?
I would say for about 2 Min's. That's how long we brush our teeth for! Good luck. My Queensland won't even let me come close to doing it!
Reply:you useing beef paste? , you need to go the vet let him have a look, maybe bad k-9s about 1min would work,
Reply:I do that with my dog, but for some reason she likes it.
Umm, I do it in the morning for 2 mins and then at night for 1 1/2 mins.
Reply:3 times a week for 1 min. thts it in the nyte.
Reply:As long as she will tolerate it for :) LOL.. make sure you get the back molars more than anything else!
Reply:Well I brush my little boys teeth about once a week. He hates it and fights me everytime. When it's bath time its also time to brush.
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Your dog is chattering his teeth. What is he saying?
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Your dog is chattering his teeth. What is he saying?
my dog does that because he is old and has doggy shaky disease
Reply:Usually males chatter their teeth when they sense and/or smell a female in heat.
Reply:This may be related to a courtship ritual in which the male dog nibbles the hair on the ears of the female. It may also help increase the transfer of scent to the nasal membranes.
Reply:Extreme fear and stress - usually also accompanied by excessive salivation and extremely wide eyes, sometimes the fur even stands up on end.
Reply:Depends on the situation.
Sometimes it is an act of submission
Sometimes it is a ritual involving checking scent of a female in heat.
Sometimes it is submission to the owner or dominant dog.
Sometimes it could be aggressive.
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Your dog is chattering his teeth. What is he saying?
my dog does that because he is old and has doggy shaky disease
Reply:Usually males chatter their teeth when they sense and/or smell a female in heat.
Reply:This may be related to a courtship ritual in which the male dog nibbles the hair on the ears of the female. It may also help increase the transfer of scent to the nasal membranes.
Reply:Extreme fear and stress - usually also accompanied by excessive salivation and extremely wide eyes, sometimes the fur even stands up on end.
Reply:Depends on the situation.
Sometimes it is an act of submission
Sometimes it is a ritual involving checking scent of a female in heat.
Sometimes it is submission to the owner or dominant dog.
Sometimes it could be aggressive.
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My dog has almost no teeth?
im not sure how old she is maybe 9 or 10 is there anything i can do? I already feed her canned food is that all she will ever be able to eat?
My dog has almost no teeth?
Take it to the vet
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Reply:Is her bark worse than her bite???
Reply:have you been to a vet. maybe then can surgical place some false teeth in her mouth. sorry I've never heard of this problem.
Reply:ask your vet not random internet people for the sake of your dogs health
Reply:When I was younger our dog's teeth all fell out, yes I know bad pet owner. Anyway we just softened his crunchy food and mixed it with canned food and would give hime cottage cheese and stuff for treats and he lived just fine like that
Reply:i think her teeth should be brushed more often
Reply:I'm very sorry for your dog, do you give your dog sweets or very very hard food or is she biting on something hard?
Reply:haha thats funny
Reply:You might want to ask your vet about that, they probably have the best answer. Were her teeth gone before you got her or after? If it was before, then maybe her previous owner abused her or something, idk? But if it was while you had her then I'm not exactly sure.
Reply:If your dog is eating good with her soft food and maintaining her weight she should be ok, I would suggest you take her to the vet for a check up though.
What breed is your dog?
You can also try the Royal Canin dry foods they are very small and soft enough. You can try the Babydog 30 or the Puppy 33.
Reply:My dog has had 2 surgeries for cancer on/in his jaw. And because of that, he is missing a lot of teeth. The dog still needs better nutrition-So, what I do is "wet" the dry ffod until it is moist-mix with some canned, and he eats it. Wet food is ok-won't hurt-but dogs-espesially older dogs-need the fiber, extra minerals and vitamins from the dry-and it will still help the few teeth left. Feeding just wet is high in fat, salt and really does not do much for teeth, digestion and a balanced diet. Good Luck!
Reply:Dogs sometimes lose their teeth because of genetics. There is not much that you can do. Help her keep the ones that she has by having her vet perform dentistry periodically to keep gum infection away.
I had a ShihTzu that lost most of her teeth and she was mostly on canned food but she became very adept at sucking and gumming the soft food bits and even stealing some of our other dog's hard food. Occasionally she would get a large treat that she could hold with her paws and would gum at it for hours.
It's not the worst thing that genetics can do to our little friends.
Reply:The tissue in her mouth, especially on her gums, will toughen up over time and she may be able to eat something firmer but I wouldn't chance it.
At this point I believe choking is a very high possibility and you should be sure she doesn't eat anything that she can't swallow without chewing, including canned food.
Good luck with your special girl and take care of those teeth she has left, I mean, brush them and have them professionally cleaned. When you call to make this appointment ask about dental prosthetics, if they are feasible and you can afford them, have all her dental work done at the same time because she has to be under for teeth cleaning anyway.
Reply:Alot of dogs and cats lose their teeth when they get older. Dry food and biscuits can prevent some of that. I think that your dog might be a little older than you think and a vet would be alot more accurate. I would not feed a dog canned food only because it is rough on their digestion. I would mix it with a small amount of rice, a third of whatever you feed her of canned food. As a snack, you can give her green beans, if she will eat them. They are low calorie and easy for a dog to digest. The bigger the dog, the shorter life span they have, so if you have a large dog, she is much older physically than say a Yorkie or a poodle.
Reply:ask your vet.
if you cant afford a vet you should not have a dog sorry but it is the truth.
Reply:Do the humane thing and put the dog to sleep. I know this hard but it is for the best.
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My dog has almost no teeth?
Take it to the vet
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Reply:Is her bark worse than her bite???
Reply:have you been to a vet. maybe then can surgical place some false teeth in her mouth. sorry I've never heard of this problem.
Reply:ask your vet not random internet people for the sake of your dogs health
Reply:When I was younger our dog's teeth all fell out, yes I know bad pet owner. Anyway we just softened his crunchy food and mixed it with canned food and would give hime cottage cheese and stuff for treats and he lived just fine like that
Reply:i think her teeth should be brushed more often
Reply:I'm very sorry for your dog, do you give your dog sweets or very very hard food or is she biting on something hard?
Reply:haha thats funny
Reply:You might want to ask your vet about that, they probably have the best answer. Were her teeth gone before you got her or after? If it was before, then maybe her previous owner abused her or something, idk? But if it was while you had her then I'm not exactly sure.
Reply:If your dog is eating good with her soft food and maintaining her weight she should be ok, I would suggest you take her to the vet for a check up though.
What breed is your dog?
You can also try the Royal Canin dry foods they are very small and soft enough. You can try the Babydog 30 or the Puppy 33.
Reply:My dog has had 2 surgeries for cancer on/in his jaw. And because of that, he is missing a lot of teeth. The dog still needs better nutrition-So, what I do is "wet" the dry ffod until it is moist-mix with some canned, and he eats it. Wet food is ok-won't hurt-but dogs-espesially older dogs-need the fiber, extra minerals and vitamins from the dry-and it will still help the few teeth left. Feeding just wet is high in fat, salt and really does not do much for teeth, digestion and a balanced diet. Good Luck!
Reply:Dogs sometimes lose their teeth because of genetics. There is not much that you can do. Help her keep the ones that she has by having her vet perform dentistry periodically to keep gum infection away.
I had a ShihTzu that lost most of her teeth and she was mostly on canned food but she became very adept at sucking and gumming the soft food bits and even stealing some of our other dog's hard food. Occasionally she would get a large treat that she could hold with her paws and would gum at it for hours.
It's not the worst thing that genetics can do to our little friends.
Reply:The tissue in her mouth, especially on her gums, will toughen up over time and she may be able to eat something firmer but I wouldn't chance it.
At this point I believe choking is a very high possibility and you should be sure she doesn't eat anything that she can't swallow without chewing, including canned food.
Good luck with your special girl and take care of those teeth she has left, I mean, brush them and have them professionally cleaned. When you call to make this appointment ask about dental prosthetics, if they are feasible and you can afford them, have all her dental work done at the same time because she has to be under for teeth cleaning anyway.
Reply:Alot of dogs and cats lose their teeth when they get older. Dry food and biscuits can prevent some of that. I think that your dog might be a little older than you think and a vet would be alot more accurate. I would not feed a dog canned food only because it is rough on their digestion. I would mix it with a small amount of rice, a third of whatever you feed her of canned food. As a snack, you can give her green beans, if she will eat them. They are low calorie and easy for a dog to digest. The bigger the dog, the shorter life span they have, so if you have a large dog, she is much older physically than say a Yorkie or a poodle.
Reply:ask your vet.
if you cant afford a vet you should not have a dog sorry but it is the truth.
Reply:Do the humane thing and put the dog to sleep. I know this hard but it is for the best.
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My dog is losing his teeth,how many will he lose if he is old? I do not know his age.?
If he's not a puppy shedding his puppy teeth and growing his adults teeth, your dog may have some dental problems. Talk with your vet ASAP about getting some dental x-rays done. Keeping your animal's teeth clean is as important to them as it is for us. They can get abscesses, broken teeth, heart conditions, liver conditions, kidney conditions, etc., from bad teeth. Does your dog have a lot of tartar on his teeth? I would highly recommend a dental cleaning and dental x-rays to see what's going on inside the gums. Your dog may need antibiotics before having the dental procedure and possibly bloodwork to make sure it's safe for him to go under anesthesia. Your veterinarian can do a dental cleaning at their office but they may not have have dental x-rays there. The best thing to do is set up an appointment for a physical exam of the teeth and then ask your vet about a dental cleaning and x-rays.
My dog is losing his teeth,how many will he lose if he is old? I do not know his age.?
take him to the vet there might be a reason and a way to prevent him from losing more teeth
Reply:Ask Vet
Reply:thats like asking how may teeth will an old person loose. Who knows????
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My dog is losing his teeth,how many will he lose if he is old? I do not know his age.?
take him to the vet there might be a reason and a way to prevent him from losing more teeth
Reply:Ask Vet
Reply:thats like asking how may teeth will an old person loose. Who knows????
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My dog is loosing his teeth, is it normal?
He is 5 month old Lab Retriver, I will take him to the veterinarie so please don't give me that advice. Than you.
My dog is loosing his teeth, is it normal?
I also have a lab, and one day we saw him trying to get rid of something in his mouth and then suddenly, it fell to the ground and it was his tooth. He was around 5 or 6 months old. Now, everything had grown back and he have the most gorgous smile ever...hehe...Don't worry! it's just part of a dog's life growing up. On the other hand, if he's 2-5 years of age and start losing his teeth, then there's seriously teeth problem. Consult your vet right away.
Reply:I'm guessing it's his baby teeth. They loose them at about that age.
Reply:He's a puppy, and just like human children, puppies and kittens lose their baby teeth to be replaced by adult teeth. Not to worry.
Reply:Puppies loose their milk teeth just like kids lose their baby teeth. at that age it is probably just his milk teeth.
Reply:he is probably losing his baby teeth
Reply:It's very normal. He's just losing those nasty, sharp puppy teeth! He doesn't need to see the vet THIS time.
Reply:Puppies begin to lose their puppy teeth at about four to five months old. During this period, which lasts about two months, the baby teeth are shed and replaced by adult teeth. Sometimes their mouths become sore and they'll chew stuff, so be sure he has a lot of chew toys to chew on. After the teething period, just check to make sure no baby teeth were retained after the adult teeth emerged. They'll have to be removed. Retained baby teeth is more common in toy breeds, though, so you shouldn't have to worry.
Reply:He is teething just like a human child does, his adult teeth are beginning to push through the gums. Not to worry or go to the vet for now.
Reply:Yes, dogs do loose their baby teeth. No one told me that and I got scared when my chihuahua lost his teeth, he started biting alot when his teeth were comming in so I started wetting a rag and freezing it then giving it to him whenever he seemed to be in pain. Try it, it worked well and keeps from getting blood all over the place.
You may want to bring him to the vet when he seems to have lost all his teeth, mine had a few that the vet had to take out, they did this at the same time I had him neutered so he wouldn't have to be under anistisia(sp?) twice
Reply:Yes this is normal he is losing baby teeth. You should be concerned if there is non stop bleeding or there is not another tooth in that spot to replace it. But yes puppy can start losing there baby teeth as early as 3 1/2 to 4 months
Reply:That's quite normal. I've worked with 6 dogs and they loose there baby teeth until there 6 months and when they get older they lose a few every year. However, dogs are built so that when they loose bad, chipped, or decaying teeth, the teeth grow back. Check the gums of his teeth however, try poking them and if they bleed easily (don't poke with a knife or pen!!!) or have to many color variations he may be having teeth/gum problems.
Reply:Yes it is perfectly normal. Give him lots of chewy toys to help him with teething. Needs to chew and massage the gums to help with the discomfort. There chew toys that you put in the freezer, just like for children.
Reply:He is losing his puppy teeth, its normal. He needs adult teeth for when he is bigger, just like children.
Reply:I think it's normal because when my dog was about that age, he lost some teeth and I freaked out, but everybody else (including our vet) said that was normal, even though I've never heard about that happening before.
Reply:No need to go to the vet. My yorkie pup is 6 months and he started losing teeth also. They are just like children, they lose their baby teeth and grow adult teeth. My vet told me that by a year if he still has baby teeth he needs to have them pulled.
Reply:There's no need to panic. He is just teething. Puppies lose their baby teeth in order to make room for their permanent teeth, just like we did when we were babies. It's perfectly normal.
Reply:yeh its perfectly normal! =] its just like when you're a child you loose your baby teeth and sometimes you losethem quickly andfor others it takes a WHILE! lol your dogs fine luv ♥babii kenz♥
Reply:No that is sooo not normal, dont lie, and take him to the vet.
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My dog is loosing his teeth, is it normal?
I also have a lab, and one day we saw him trying to get rid of something in his mouth and then suddenly, it fell to the ground and it was his tooth. He was around 5 or 6 months old. Now, everything had grown back and he have the most gorgous smile ever...hehe...Don't worry! it's just part of a dog's life growing up. On the other hand, if he's 2-5 years of age and start losing his teeth, then there's seriously teeth problem. Consult your vet right away.
Reply:I'm guessing it's his baby teeth. They loose them at about that age.
Reply:He's a puppy, and just like human children, puppies and kittens lose their baby teeth to be replaced by adult teeth. Not to worry.
Reply:Puppies loose their milk teeth just like kids lose their baby teeth. at that age it is probably just his milk teeth.
Reply:he is probably losing his baby teeth
Reply:It's very normal. He's just losing those nasty, sharp puppy teeth! He doesn't need to see the vet THIS time.
Reply:Puppies begin to lose their puppy teeth at about four to five months old. During this period, which lasts about two months, the baby teeth are shed and replaced by adult teeth. Sometimes their mouths become sore and they'll chew stuff, so be sure he has a lot of chew toys to chew on. After the teething period, just check to make sure no baby teeth were retained after the adult teeth emerged. They'll have to be removed. Retained baby teeth is more common in toy breeds, though, so you shouldn't have to worry.
Reply:He is teething just like a human child does, his adult teeth are beginning to push through the gums. Not to worry or go to the vet for now.
Reply:Yes, dogs do loose their baby teeth. No one told me that and I got scared when my chihuahua lost his teeth, he started biting alot when his teeth were comming in so I started wetting a rag and freezing it then giving it to him whenever he seemed to be in pain. Try it, it worked well and keeps from getting blood all over the place.
You may want to bring him to the vet when he seems to have lost all his teeth, mine had a few that the vet had to take out, they did this at the same time I had him neutered so he wouldn't have to be under anistisia(sp?) twice
Reply:Yes this is normal he is losing baby teeth. You should be concerned if there is non stop bleeding or there is not another tooth in that spot to replace it. But yes puppy can start losing there baby teeth as early as 3 1/2 to 4 months
Reply:That's quite normal. I've worked with 6 dogs and they loose there baby teeth until there 6 months and when they get older they lose a few every year. However, dogs are built so that when they loose bad, chipped, or decaying teeth, the teeth grow back. Check the gums of his teeth however, try poking them and if they bleed easily (don't poke with a knife or pen!!!) or have to many color variations he may be having teeth/gum problems.
Reply:Yes it is perfectly normal. Give him lots of chewy toys to help him with teething. Needs to chew and massage the gums to help with the discomfort. There chew toys that you put in the freezer, just like for children.
Reply:He is losing his puppy teeth, its normal. He needs adult teeth for when he is bigger, just like children.
Reply:I think it's normal because when my dog was about that age, he lost some teeth and I freaked out, but everybody else (including our vet) said that was normal, even though I've never heard about that happening before.
Reply:No need to go to the vet. My yorkie pup is 6 months and he started losing teeth also. They are just like children, they lose their baby teeth and grow adult teeth. My vet told me that by a year if he still has baby teeth he needs to have them pulled.
Reply:There's no need to panic. He is just teething. Puppies lose their baby teeth in order to make room for their permanent teeth, just like we did when we were babies. It's perfectly normal.
Reply:yeh its perfectly normal! =] its just like when you're a child you loose your baby teeth and sometimes you losethem quickly andfor others it takes a WHILE! lol your dogs fine luv ♥babii kenz♥
Reply:No that is sooo not normal, dont lie, and take him to the vet.
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My dog is loosening her teeth (I think ?)?
she is bleeding very little from her gum i notice it when she was playing with a chew toy i can see little blood spots on it i know she is only 6month so she could be losing her should i take her to a vet or ..........
My dog is loosening her teeth (I think ?)?
Yes your pup is getting her adult teeth. Puppy hood and teething is often the time that periodontal conditions set in so prevent it now. 80% of all dogs have this condition with can lead to bad breath, tooth loss, heart/kidney disease and auto immune conditions.
Rather than use artificial bones, pork ears or rawhide give the dog a meal of raw meaty bone instead. This could mean a chicken drumstick or a slab of ribs depending on the size or your dog. It needs to be big enough for a real work out!! The meat flosses between the teeth, exercises the jaw and massages those sore gums while the bone scrapes plaque and tartar or the teeth. My dog has been fed a raw diet of meat, edible bones and offal since we brought her home at 9 weeks and her teeth are perfect. So are the three cats.
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Reply:She's still losing her baby teeth. don't worry.
Reply:She's losing her milk (baby) teeth, its perfectly normal for her age. You can help the process by giving her lots of interesting toys to chew on (so that she isn't tempted to chew your shoes). Her gums are pretty sore right now, my puppy is going through the same thing at this moment. I take an old (clean) sock or dish towel, soak it in water, and freeze it for a few hours. The cold helps to soothe their sore gums, and my pup loves to sink his teeth into the soft material.
Reply:Its still just a puppy, calm down.
Reply:yeah all puppies lose a couple of their teeth, but most of them swallow them. luckily, my dog spit out hers.. lol i thought it was a cute little thing hahahhaa
Reply:she could have somthing stuck in her teeth try to take her to the vet
Reply:take the chew toy away from her for a couple of days - it may be only that the material may be too tough for her to play with.
if this doesn't stop the bleeding, take her off to the vet, it may be something as simple as she needs an alteration to her diet to keep her teeth and gums healthy.
Reply:no, she's fine...
she is loosing her baby teeth...
dog usually just eat the teeth
you will see blood stains on toys...or where she chews...not to worry...it is very normal
Reply:My boy is 6 mos.old today and I've been stepping on teeth for 3 weeks now. I have a collection I put in a heart shaped box. It's just puppy teeth coming out. I give him ice cubes to chew on and he loves them. I also found something at a pet store called a ChillyBone. It's a bone shaped toy that has a sponge thing in it and you immerse it in water and put it in the freezer for a few hrs. I just keep it in there all the time and when Jr. seems to be having teething issues, I give it to him or hold it for him while he chews on it. Your little girl is growing up!
Reply:Yes, you should take her to the vet to be sure it's nothing real serious or to start treatment NOW if it is. Also, it could be what you're feeding her...don't just feed her soft (canned) puppy food. Make sure you're giving her dry dog food designed for puppies and depending on what breed of dog she is, large OR small breed formula, to make her USE her teeth. Check with your vet to be sure, but make sure the % of CRUDE protein is at least 27%.
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My dog is loosening her teeth (I think ?)?
Yes your pup is getting her adult teeth. Puppy hood and teething is often the time that periodontal conditions set in so prevent it now. 80% of all dogs have this condition with can lead to bad breath, tooth loss, heart/kidney disease and auto immune conditions.
Rather than use artificial bones, pork ears or rawhide give the dog a meal of raw meaty bone instead. This could mean a chicken drumstick or a slab of ribs depending on the size or your dog. It needs to be big enough for a real work out!! The meat flosses between the teeth, exercises the jaw and massages those sore gums while the bone scrapes plaque and tartar or the teeth. My dog has been fed a raw diet of meat, edible bones and offal since we brought her home at 9 weeks and her teeth are perfect. So are the three cats.
Feel free to contact me for more links etc.
Reply:She's still losing her baby teeth. don't worry.
Reply:She's losing her milk (baby) teeth, its perfectly normal for her age. You can help the process by giving her lots of interesting toys to chew on (so that she isn't tempted to chew your shoes). Her gums are pretty sore right now, my puppy is going through the same thing at this moment. I take an old (clean) sock or dish towel, soak it in water, and freeze it for a few hours. The cold helps to soothe their sore gums, and my pup loves to sink his teeth into the soft material.
Reply:Its still just a puppy, calm down.
Reply:yeah all puppies lose a couple of their teeth, but most of them swallow them. luckily, my dog spit out hers.. lol i thought it was a cute little thing hahahhaa
Reply:she could have somthing stuck in her teeth try to take her to the vet
Reply:take the chew toy away from her for a couple of days - it may be only that the material may be too tough for her to play with.
if this doesn't stop the bleeding, take her off to the vet, it may be something as simple as she needs an alteration to her diet to keep her teeth and gums healthy.
Reply:no, she's fine...
she is loosing her baby teeth...
dog usually just eat the teeth
you will see blood stains on toys...or where she chews...not to worry...it is very normal
Reply:My boy is 6 mos.old today and I've been stepping on teeth for 3 weeks now. I have a collection I put in a heart shaped box. It's just puppy teeth coming out. I give him ice cubes to chew on and he loves them. I also found something at a pet store called a ChillyBone. It's a bone shaped toy that has a sponge thing in it and you immerse it in water and put it in the freezer for a few hrs. I just keep it in there all the time and when Jr. seems to be having teething issues, I give it to him or hold it for him while he chews on it. Your little girl is growing up!
Reply:Yes, you should take her to the vet to be sure it's nothing real serious or to start treatment NOW if it is. Also, it could be what you're feeding her...don't just feed her soft (canned) puppy food. Make sure you're giving her dry dog food designed for puppies and depending on what breed of dog she is, large OR small breed formula, to make her USE her teeth. Check with your vet to be sure, but make sure the % of CRUDE protein is at least 27%.
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My dog lost her baby teeth is that ok?
Yep. Perfectly normal.
My dog lost her baby teeth is that ok?
Of course it's okay. They lose their baby teeth before their adult teeth come in. They certainly can't have two sets of teeth.
Reply:This is normal
Reply:Dogs have deciduous teeth just like people, they are supposed to fall out so the adult teeth can come in.
Reply:that means the adult ones are coming in
Reply:perfectly normal, they will grow back
Reply:oh yes!! Dogs are like people and need to lose their baby teeth. my dog too is losing his teeth right now and its perfectly normal.
hope this helps and good luck!! :D
Reply:that is perfectly normal that puppies lose their teeth. its just like humans! we lose our teeth and they grow back...don't they!
Reply:Oh yeah she'll be just fine!
Reply:Yeah, they're supposed to, like us. All dogs, and cats, are born with puny little decidious teeth that drop out and get replaced by the adult teeth around the age of six months.
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Reply:This is ok because it is just like a child.it will grow back.
Reply:It's perfectly normal for your puppy to be losing his baby teeth. Puppies have 28 of those sharp little puppy teeth, and they're usually replaced by 42 permanent ones by the age of 4 months.
It's not unusual to overlook the loss of puppy teeth. Sometimes they're swallowed; others may land in the grass or somewhere else they'll be hard to spot. Sometimes, though, they're stubborn about leaving, hanging on even when their replacement has erupted. If you observe a double row of teeth, call your veterinarian -- the baby teeth have worn out their welcome and may need to be surgically removed.
Teething can be irritating or even painful for a pup. Be sure to provide lots of chew toys to help your pup through the process. Don't blame your puppy if he finds things to chew on -- pick up your stuff! If you find him with something you don't want chewed, substitute an appropriate chew toy and praise him for using it. Frozen marrow bones can feel really good on gums while a puppy is teething and are a great (if messy) teething aid.
Reply:Perfectly normal. I still have all of my dogs baby teeth in her baby book. Fortunately she didn't swallow them.
Reply:My dog did that 2 and it origionally freaked me out i had no idea they lost their baby teeth but my vet said it was normal
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My dog lost her baby teeth is that ok?
Of course it's okay. They lose their baby teeth before their adult teeth come in. They certainly can't have two sets of teeth.
Reply:This is normal
Reply:Dogs have deciduous teeth just like people, they are supposed to fall out so the adult teeth can come in.
Reply:that means the adult ones are coming in
Reply:perfectly normal, they will grow back
Reply:oh yes!! Dogs are like people and need to lose their baby teeth. my dog too is losing his teeth right now and its perfectly normal.
hope this helps and good luck!! :D
Reply:that is perfectly normal that puppies lose their teeth. its just like humans! we lose our teeth and they grow back...don't they!
Reply:Oh yeah she'll be just fine!
Reply:Yeah, they're supposed to, like us. All dogs, and cats, are born with puny little decidious teeth that drop out and get replaced by the adult teeth around the age of six months.
Chalice
Reply:This is ok because it is just like a child.it will grow back.
Reply:It's perfectly normal for your puppy to be losing his baby teeth. Puppies have 28 of those sharp little puppy teeth, and they're usually replaced by 42 permanent ones by the age of 4 months.
It's not unusual to overlook the loss of puppy teeth. Sometimes they're swallowed; others may land in the grass or somewhere else they'll be hard to spot. Sometimes, though, they're stubborn about leaving, hanging on even when their replacement has erupted. If you observe a double row of teeth, call your veterinarian -- the baby teeth have worn out their welcome and may need to be surgically removed.
Teething can be irritating or even painful for a pup. Be sure to provide lots of chew toys to help your pup through the process. Don't blame your puppy if he finds things to chew on -- pick up your stuff! If you find him with something you don't want chewed, substitute an appropriate chew toy and praise him for using it. Frozen marrow bones can feel really good on gums while a puppy is teething and are a great (if messy) teething aid.
Reply:Perfectly normal. I still have all of my dogs baby teeth in her baby book. Fortunately she didn't swallow them.
Reply:My dog did that 2 and it origionally freaked me out i had no idea they lost their baby teeth but my vet said it was normal
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Your dog is chattering his teeth. What is he saying?
Is it a male? He is telling you he smells a female in season. They do that when they are excited that way.
Your dog is chattering his teeth. What is he saying?
I'm cold?
Reply:if your dog is chattering his teeth it is probably because he is cold. so if your dog is chattering his teeth i best advice you to keep him warmer. good luck!! hope i helped!
Reply:I don't know why don't u ask him we don't speak dog language
Reply:why do u get to pee inside where it's warm and i'm outside where it's cold?
Reply:It's COLD OUT HERE! Why in the _____ won't you let me INSIDE!!?!
Reply:It is cold
Reply:hungry, i maybe be wrong because i dont speak dog
Reply:If its an unneutered male there could be a scent that is exciting him!
Reply:If he's outside and lives in New England chances are he's f**kin cold. It was 2 below this morning and about 14 now . Its 4:45PM and the suns going down. At least put the poor thing in the garage or the celler and give him an old blanket to lie on.
Reply:'Dog collars aren't much for insulating'
'Hey look! I'm those little chattering teeth!'
'My feline-radar tells me theres a cat in the area'
'Slow down when you go over those bumps!'
'You have to taste kitties with little tiny bites!'
'Flea Bite Practice..now!'
'I said.. I want some corn on the cob!'
(at the vet) 'Me? Nervous? What makes you say that?"
'Did someone say vacuum?'
'Where's my Fix-O-dent?'
'I don't have fleas.. I have chatter bugs'
'I HATE surprise parties!'
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Your dog is chattering his teeth. What is he saying?
I'm cold?
Reply:if your dog is chattering his teeth it is probably because he is cold. so if your dog is chattering his teeth i best advice you to keep him warmer. good luck!! hope i helped!
Reply:I don't know why don't u ask him we don't speak dog language
Reply:why do u get to pee inside where it's warm and i'm outside where it's cold?
Reply:It's COLD OUT HERE! Why in the _____ won't you let me INSIDE!!?!
Reply:It is cold
Reply:hungry, i maybe be wrong because i dont speak dog
Reply:If its an unneutered male there could be a scent that is exciting him!
Reply:If he's outside and lives in New England chances are he's f**kin cold. It was 2 below this morning and about 14 now . Its 4:45PM and the suns going down. At least put the poor thing in the garage or the celler and give him an old blanket to lie on.
Reply:'Dog collars aren't much for insulating'
'Hey look! I'm those little chattering teeth!'
'My feline-radar tells me theres a cat in the area'
'Slow down when you go over those bumps!'
'You have to taste kitties with little tiny bites!'
'Flea Bite Practice..now!'
'I said.. I want some corn on the cob!'
(at the vet) 'Me? Nervous? What makes you say that?"
'Did someone say vacuum?'
'Where's my Fix-O-dent?'
'I don't have fleas.. I have chatter bugs'
'I HATE surprise parties!'
konq-bugs
Good treat to clean dogs teeth? (thats easy to find!!!)?
i tried greenies but my dog has terrible breath...his teeth don't look too bad (look like normal dog teeth not rotted away or anything) he is 5 y/o. Is there anything else or is greenies the best? Hes also picky about treats, he likes anything soft and meat smelling, he wouldn't eat many hard treats
Good treat to clean dogs teeth? (thats easy to find!!!)?
Nylabones last longer than greenies or dentabones. They're also healthy. Its about the consistency of a Greenie but it works better. There are tons of flavors including meats, veggies and mint. Just go to your local petstore and they should definitely have them.
Reply:if he wont chew on the greenie meanies or the nylabone- i believe its called- rubber and nubby. you can always try the old rawhide strips- like chew-eez. you just have to watch out that they dont choke on it when they chew it down to a little piece. there is the cow-hooves also, but they are hard. you can always try one of those meat basted bones for it to chew on.
Reply:greenies have been known to cause blockages anyways, stop feeding them!
Honestly, raw meaty bones are good for teeth. Get a large RAW weight bearing bone that has meat on it and let your dog rip the meat off. The action of ripping the meat off will clean his teeth. Take it up tho when he has it cleaned off, because chewing on the bone can cause broken or chipped teeth.
Bad breath can be caused by dental problems, like gum disease, plaque, infection, etc.. poor diet, food allergies, or even digestive issues. You may want to start by assessing your dog's diet and talking to the vet about getting a dental done.
Reply:greenies kill %26amp; cause blockages - so do rawhides. have a dental done at your vet!
bad breath can be from gum disease or an intestinal problem
Reply:It's unfortunate that he doesn't like hard treats because those are what will clean his teeth. Anything that you can get him to chew on, like rawhides or nylabones, will help to scrape off plaque and tartar.
You could also consider getting doggy toothpaste. You can find it at the vet's office. It has an enzyme in it that will prevent further tartar buildup. You can just slather it on his teeth (you don't actually have to brush them) and the enzyme will get rid of the plaque.
Reply:Possible causes of bad breath:
- dog food...have you smelled some of that...eek.
- infection or decay in the mouth even if it's not obvious yet
- diseases such as diabetes and kidney disease
Hopefully it's just smelly dog food! There are a number of incidents where Greenies caused digestive problems and, maybe, even death. I think the company changed the formulation to one that was more digestible but, I think, less effective.
At any rate, nothing is anywhere near as effective as:
- brushing
- teeth cleaning (under general anesthesia unfortunately) when your dog needs it....hopefully not that often as it is quite expensive.
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Good treat to clean dogs teeth? (thats easy to find!!!)?
Nylabones last longer than greenies or dentabones. They're also healthy. Its about the consistency of a Greenie but it works better. There are tons of flavors including meats, veggies and mint. Just go to your local petstore and they should definitely have them.
Reply:if he wont chew on the greenie meanies or the nylabone- i believe its called- rubber and nubby. you can always try the old rawhide strips- like chew-eez. you just have to watch out that they dont choke on it when they chew it down to a little piece. there is the cow-hooves also, but they are hard. you can always try one of those meat basted bones for it to chew on.
Reply:greenies have been known to cause blockages anyways, stop feeding them!
Honestly, raw meaty bones are good for teeth. Get a large RAW weight bearing bone that has meat on it and let your dog rip the meat off. The action of ripping the meat off will clean his teeth. Take it up tho when he has it cleaned off, because chewing on the bone can cause broken or chipped teeth.
Bad breath can be caused by dental problems, like gum disease, plaque, infection, etc.. poor diet, food allergies, or even digestive issues. You may want to start by assessing your dog's diet and talking to the vet about getting a dental done.
Reply:greenies kill %26amp; cause blockages - so do rawhides. have a dental done at your vet!
bad breath can be from gum disease or an intestinal problem
Reply:It's unfortunate that he doesn't like hard treats because those are what will clean his teeth. Anything that you can get him to chew on, like rawhides or nylabones, will help to scrape off plaque and tartar.
You could also consider getting doggy toothpaste. You can find it at the vet's office. It has an enzyme in it that will prevent further tartar buildup. You can just slather it on his teeth (you don't actually have to brush them) and the enzyme will get rid of the plaque.
Reply:Possible causes of bad breath:
- dog food...have you smelled some of that...eek.
- infection or decay in the mouth even if it's not obvious yet
- diseases such as diabetes and kidney disease
Hopefully it's just smelly dog food! There are a number of incidents where Greenies caused digestive problems and, maybe, even death. I think the company changed the formulation to one that was more digestible but, I think, less effective.
At any rate, nothing is anywhere near as effective as:
- brushing
- teeth cleaning (under general anesthesia unfortunately) when your dog needs it....hopefully not that often as it is quite expensive.
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