How do you brush a dogs teeth? My dog is 14 and we haven't brushed her teeth since she was four. That time I was 2, and my mom is complaining about how bad her breath smells and her teeth are nasty. I think she has tooth decay, but we don't have enough money to fix it. Please!!!!!!!! give me tips!
2006-06-06 03:52:02 · 7 answers · asked by *~Jesus Freak~* 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
To brush her teeth, Well, I have some beef flavored toothpaste for my dogs and they seem to lyke it.
If you decide not to brush her teeth get some Denta-bones. They are good treats that make their breath smell better. Good Luck!
2006-06-06 04:00:20 · answer #1 · answered by Sheryllikeyeah. 3 · 7⤊ 2⤋
It's too late to brush your dog's teeth now. You have to have it professional cleaned by your vet. Just like in people, dog's need their teeth cleaned for them to live healthier. Bacteria and infection from the teeth will travel to the heart and cause other organ problems. Talk with your vet about payment options or a card called CareCredit. Some vets carry it and some don't. But she needs her teeth cleaned and soon! See your vet for an oral exam. It sounds like your dog will have to be put on antibiotics a few days before having her teeth cleaned. After you have the teeth cleaned then you can start brushing them at home and the vet can show you how to do that. But I can guarantee that if you do not get the teeth professionally cleaned she's going to have a shorter life and eventually she may even get a tooth abscess which can be very painful to her and a lot more money to you.
2006-06-06 04:00:27 · answer #2 · answered by Black Angel Shadow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately.... a dog will not let you brush its teeth.. Vets have to do that and in doing that, they inject the dog/cat with a sleeping injection and when the dog is asleep, they(the vets) clean the teeth.. unfortunately... the cleaning of a pet's teeth is somewhat expensive. What most people do is make Sure that the dog has some dry dog food pellets to chew on from time to time.. this does help in getting plaque off of the teeth.
2006-06-06 04:02:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get a good quality rope toy...the ones that appear to be twisted string tied in a knot. Soak it in unsalted broth. Dry it in a very slow oven. she will try to chew all the falovor out of that, and it works as dental floss to keep her teeth clean, and her breath fresh.
If she grows tired, (couple of months)as the flavor is gone, just wash by hand, and re-soak.
If you would rather brush her teeth, here is an illustrated how-to site: http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/teeth.htm
2006-06-06 04:30:02 · answer #4 · answered by Chetco 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Humm.I know how you feel,but its also hard to brush a dogs teeth.
No matter how hard I try i end up soaking wet,why?I always
clean my dogs teeth after taking him a bath because if i dont take him a bath first he wont let me.He starts runnning around.I have to wet him to make him stop running and he sometimes doesnt stay still.Tough you could buy a toothbrush and brush it witha special dog toothpaste
2006-06-06 04:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by ♥JAY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I guess if you feed your dog the canned pap, then maybe you need to brush their teeth. I have fed all my dogs dry food and they have never had dental problems or plaque build up. Their breath didn't stink either.
2006-06-06 04:25:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would be really hard.i brush my dogs teeth with water and baking soda...he doesnt really seem to mind.
2006-06-06 04:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by Bri 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋