Do you brush your dogs teeth ?

I'm curious to see how many people actually do this. If so did you start because it was vet recommended ? If you don't what are you doing to maintain dental health ? Some members of my family think its crazy. Myself I do brush my dogs teeth 2 times a week, with seven dogs thats a lot of brushing. I started a few years ago when I fostered a Papillon for a local rescue. He had severe gingvitis , %26amp; plenty of root showing on his teeth. The dog was only 3 %26amp; the vet pulled 8 of his teeth.

Do you brush your dogs teeth ?
Yep, I brush my dog's teeth. Proper dental care is important for all breeds. My breed (papillon), as with other toy breeds, is especially prone to bad teeth.





I also give chews like raw bones and bully sticks to help a little with the teeth too.
Reply:No if you buy good quality dog toys that usally keeps it at bay.
Reply:Only sometimes..


If they get realy manky..!
Reply:i do it sometimes. i just htink its hilarious though. i have chicken toothpaste and my dog loves it. its sooo funny. i havent done this in ages!! ahaha. i dont know if it does anything though. maybe..
Reply:Yes, I brush my dogs teeth. :] Even with doggy toothpaste.





I also give them greenies.
Reply:No certain food that you buy has stuff in it to keep their teeth healthy i was told
Reply:I do, but not as often as I should right now. When I was doing it weekly, my dogs had excellent teeth. Their teeth still look better than most other dogs-but they could use some cleaning. I know my mom took our family dog to get her teeth cleaned at the vet yearly-but had to stop when the dog got into her senior years (b/c putting them under can be risky).
Reply:Feeding them tiny rawhide bones, especially ones coated with plauque-fighting agents, once every other day will help a LOT. But I also brush my dog once a week because that's not enough... they will hate this if they're not used to it--try dog toothpaste (it tastes like chicken or beef and doesn't foam).





Don't feed them wet food only. At least mix it with a good quality dry kibble.
Reply:I had never done so before but my dog had really bad breath and everyone would complain about it when he would get near them so I started to. Also my vet recommended once in a while but not an every day thing.
Reply:YEA 3 time a month trust me... i no alot about animals
Reply:no my dog is 19 with 1 tooth so not much point.lol
Reply:I dont brush my dogs teeth, I dont think he would let me.


But maybe I should try


I dont want his teeth pulled out!
Reply:no, i just give my dog a bone...
Reply:As a vet tech who has worked for a board certified veterinary dentist- you need to brush your pets teeth at least 3x weekly to be worth it. If you do this- your dental cleaning bill- esp. with bad teeth needing to be extracted will be a lot less. Also dogs with severe dental disease are more prone to organ failure- the body redeposits the bacteria in the mouth into the bloodstream-and it ends up in the heart, liver, and kidneys. I also use and rcmd Hill's T/D diet- tartar control- esp for small dogs.
Reply:no But I need to start. But they hate it.





I do buy rawhides and greenies and biscuits thpugh.
Reply:Could try Pedigree Dentastick....cleans as they chew it.
Reply:I brush my dogs teeth as often and she gets stinky breath , cause I know i don't like when my breath gets like that so I'm sure she doesn't either .
Reply:Yes,I do brush my dogs teeth.I use a finger brush and a variety of doggy toothpaste.


They aren't exactly crazy about it but they are accommodating as just one more thing their quirky human does. lol


I also give them dry doggy bones and the occasional raw beef bone.


Sparkly white healthy teeth for both of them.
Reply:yes i brush my dogs teeth, partly cuz vet recommened but partly cuz it needs to be done, if you went 10 yrs w/o brushing your teeth just think, not only the tartar build up but bacteria that if it gets bad enough can effect organs of the body. Just so everyone knows if you dont brush their teeth, you should and food has nothing to do with tartar build up, you could have them on the best food possible and if you don't brush their they will have tartar build up, bacteria and eventually loose teeth or can become very sick due to the bacteria in the system.
Reply:almost every night
Reply:My dogs never tolerated it. I used to take my first dog to get her teeth cleaned at the vet. Now I give my dog lots of chew toys, dog biscuits, and bones. As long as they have plenty to chew on, their teeth should stay healthy. Minimize canned food, if you must use it put just a spoonful in each bowl of dry food. Don't feed processed human food or sweets. Stick to good healthy dry food and treats and your dog will keep it's teeth for life.
Reply:We brush them about once a week....maybe change to twice, but can you tell me if it is working for you, and what kind of results you have gotten?
Reply:I do, as well as giving her toys that she an chew on, bones and dental chews. I never knew we should do it though before I got this pup. I read up a lot before we got her and saw that it was recommended. She thinks it's a game, so it isn't so bad.
Reply:No, and I am a Vet Tech! lol My dogs all get their teeth cleaned twice a year and I use Ora Vet which helps slow the tarter build up.
Reply:no there mouth is clean every time.
Reply:i do...





but he doesnt like it much...i think i have to start using something more tasty...for him
Reply:No, I feed my dogs a raw diet...the bones take care of keeping the teeth clean... I've even had judges at shows compliment an 11 year- old b*tch I was showing for how white her teeth were.
Reply:I buy dentastix. They are chews that help keep their teeth clean. And I also will brush them with a baby toothbrush if they are dirty.
Reply:Yes, I brush mine once a week. During the week, they also get some dental chews or bully sticks.



downloads

Dogs teeth grinding and chattering?

My 4 year old dog grinds and chatters his teeth after smelling other animals and where they have been. I just took him to the vet 2 months ago and his teeth is fine.

Dogs teeth grinding and chattering?
It's just their way of processing smells that they come across.. The Jacob's organ in the roof of their mouth gives them more information on smells.
Reply:Most dogs do this.It's how they smell the other animal's scent.Cats will open their mouths and make a weird face.It's normal.



books

Why would my dog have silver on his teeth?

He is 8 months old, a black lab and he has a silverish color on his teeth it is just on the front ones

Why would my dog have silver on his teeth?
I'd suspect paint or aluminum foil, both dangerous things for a dog to try to eat.





Puppies put everything in their mouth. Check around to see if something has been gnawed on. He can easily poison himself.
Reply:Ask his or her Vet.
Reply:he has to chew open his own cans of food cause your passed out drunk
Reply:his gums might be infected?
Reply:he might have ate something that he wasnt supposed to.
Reply:Ask your vet he could be chewing on something .
Reply:He might have eaten something. Look all around your house and see if he has eaten anything.





You really might want to call the vet and see what they say...
Reply:he haz grillz
Reply:did he recently get in your garbage, or does any of his toys/things laying around home have silver on it?



download

Why does my dog like to show his teeth when he is having a shitt?

I really would like someone who knows this to answer the question. And why does my cat looks very embarrassed and angry with me when I accidentally catch her having a shitt in the garden? The dog never looks embarrassed! He's not bothered at all. Is my cat posh?





And wife gets really upset with me when I see her having a shitt!

Why does my dog like to show his teeth when he is having a shitt?
the dog is male and the cat is a female
Reply:Different strokes for different folks I guess.
Reply:Quit watching everybody ****!!!
Reply:I would guess that your dog showing his teeth while doing his business is equvilant to a human when they grunt while doing #2. As for your cat they tend to be very shy and like their privacy. As for your wife, same as the cat I guess she likes that part of her life to be private.
Reply:grin and bare it
Reply:haven't you ever had a painful one where you have to hang onto something and go, 'aaahhhh!'.....well your poor dog is doing the same.



family nanny

My dog's tooth seems to be lose, what should I do?

My Jack Russell has a really bad underbite where a few of his teeth on his bottem jaw completely stick out. I don't know whyit does that, we never played or pulled roughly with his toys. But now one tooth appears to be loose. He is about 5 years old. What should we do about that tooth, I'm afraid that it might start hurting him when he eats or plays. Can you remove dog teeth?

My dog's tooth seems to be lose, what should I do?
Yes, dog teeth can definitely be extracted like human teeth. You should bring your dog to a veterinarian to have his mouth examined. Loose teeth can be very painful and if the ones in front appear unhealthy then the ones in the back of his mouth probably are too. Periodontal disease can lead to other health problems and even effect their hearts, so it is a good idea to have his mouth examined and if necessary have his teeth cleaned and have any loose or broken ones removed. You can search on the internet for a veterinarian local to you who performs dental cleanings.
Reply:I hate how getting my dog's teeth cleaned is so expensive-- anywhere from $250-300! I want to get my dog's teeth cleaned (plus she has a loose tooth), but I'm out of work. What am I supposed to do?! :( Report It

Reply:maybe you should go to a vet because if it was a puppy that would be normal but a 5 year old is probably a gum disease
Reply:Call you vet and ask. The phone call is free. They'll tell you if you should come in.
Reply:don't really know the answer to the question, but if the tooth falls out put it under your pillow and the tooth fairy might leave you some money
Reply:yea


take him to the vet and let them pull it out
Reply:You should see a vet as soon as possible. If the tooth comes out the root may become infected and an infection in the mouth can travel through the bloodstream and infect other internal organs. This is why oral hygiene is so important not just for humans but for dogs as well.





Please have your dog see a vet as soon as possible.
Reply:Take your dog to the vet and see what he or she recommends. Vets do sometimes pull dog's teeth or do alternative things to correct the problem.
Reply:Well it could me that it chewed something really hard. You should call a vet though your dog should be ok. Your dog might have to much teeth tartar and got loose.



office supply

A couple of questions about dogs teeth?

My boyfriend told me today that his mom said that dogs teeth mold. I thought he, was crazy, is there any truth in this? I was saving all the puppy teeth that I find and was going to put them in an album with pictures of our dog.


Also, I heard that some dogs eat their teeth, is this true? I've found 4 puppy teeth so far, but I heard my dog crunching on something when she was laying down (in a room without food, or any bones to chew on). I was wondering if she ate her tooth, I tried to look in her mouth but by the time I got to her she had already swallowed whatever it was (I'm not worried about her eating something she wouldn't be, it was over a week ago and she's been fine, normal bowl movements and such).





Thanks!

A couple of questions about dogs teeth?
I have my dogs baby teeth in an album (yeah we are both crazy I guess) and it has been 9 years and they have not molded.





Dogs don't "eat" their teeth. They simply swallow them often unknowingly.
Reply:No, dogs teeth do not mold. They are made out of the same strong enamel that ours our and will stay that way after they fall out.


Yes, some dogs do swallow their teeth, but I have never seen them crunch on them, just swallow them. It isn't harmful and they will move out with the bowel movement.
Reply:In the wild dog's eat almost every part of a carcass. Skin, hair, fat, meat, and bone. It's perfectly normal for them to swallow their teeth it shouldn't cause any complications.





Dog's teeth get plaque and such like humans do if not taken care of.
Reply:No.. Teeth do not mold.. I have kitten teeth from my Siamese cats that I have had since 1983.. They will however eat their teeth when they are puppies.. It happens all the time.. I have never heard of a dog having problems after eating their puppy teeth.. It is very common.
Reply:dogs teeth dont mold


dogs swallow some teeth



office stationery

Why don't dogs teeth fall out?

Dogs rarely or never have their teeth brushed and they don't floss. If humans didn't take care of our teeth they would rot and fall out, right? My dog is 16 and his teeth look pretty good. They're a little yellow and his breath smells, but they're not rotted or antyhing. Do dogs just have stronger or more resistant teeth then us?

Why don't dogs teeth fall out?
Actually, most health problems that dogs contract can be linked to poor dental health (plague gets into their blood systems and internal health issues arise).





As our knowledge of pet needs advances, its come into light that dogs and cats need just as much dental care as the rest of us. Because they tend to eat hard kibble, it helps in removing plague and maintaining stronger gums, however.





But you'll notice most vets reccomend a dental cleaning yearly now and there are kits to let people brush their pets teeth at home weekly or at least with every bath.





My lab never had dental assistance and made it to 19 just fine.. but (and I didn't know this back then, I was a kid) his slightly yellow teeth were a sign of plaque and gingivitis, and the bad breath was from the same. We were just lucky.





ALSO as a side note to the folks above who said their teeth are locked or don't fall out.. tooth loss does occur in dogs from poor dental health. And they do lose their baby teeth as well just like other mammals, they just tend to swallow them so most folks don't notice. Our puppy was constantly shedding his baby teeth all over his teething toys.
Reply:dogs don't eat much sugar
Reply:Dogs teeth DO fall out. You should be brushing your dogs teeth, like your own for better health. Some animals, like humans, just have better teeth. Your dog just has that good teeth gene.
Reply:They have different gums and different teeth.
Reply:It's because their built differently than us. Their teeth are more "locked" into place than a humans.
Reply:No my dogs baby's teeth fell out. How old is ur dog? About the range between 7-10 is the full teeth range so dont worry the teeth are fine!
Reply:So will dogs. They need inspection and cleaning as needed by a Vet. Seriously. I got my dog to let me brush her teeth but no toothpaste. Also, doggie bones are good once in a while treats to clean the back teeth.
Reply:They do. My dog lost a tooth 'cuz he was old and chewed on a really hard bone that he stole from my other dog.
Reply:Thats just the way dogs are,lucky ducks.
Reply:yes dogs have stronger teeth
Reply:Dogs puppy teeth DO fall out. They don't come out like human teeth where you know your tooth has fallen out, puppies swollow their puppy teeth.





Responsible dog owners DO brush their dogs teeth to prevent any dental problems.





Your dogs teeth are YELLOW and his breath SMELLS because you don't brush them. If you want his breath to smell better and you want him to have healthier teeth/gums, start brushing them.





*EDIT: Obviously dogs teeth are stronger than ours. Can people chew on steak bones? No. Can dogs? Yes. I would have thought that that is fairly obvious.
Reply:dogs teeth do fall out it depends on how old they are pretty much
Reply:i think they have stronger teeth
Reply:For the most part they don't eat the same stuff we do: soda, sugar, and such.
Reply:they do fall out just like anyones you just dont always see it
Reply:They do if they live long.



prada handbags