is it ok to use human toothpaste on my dog?
2006-08-18 12:07:34 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
You shouldn't. Dogs can't rinse and spit when they brush their teeth, so they can't use toothpastes for humans. They sometimes contain bleaches, irritants, and most notably fluoride, which is not good for the stomach. Find a good dog toothpaste that will be safe for your pet to swallow, and a dog toothbrush.
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2006-08-18 12:14:39 · answer #1 · answered by Meredia 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-04-14 23:52:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are toothpastes made for dogs / cats in lot's of flavor's they like. Mint is NOT on their top ten list. Check you local pet store,or veterinary office the brand is C.E.T.. The difference between that (dentafrice) and people toothpaste is that you don't have to scrub it with a brush, just get it smeared on their teeth, and it will activate, so you can use your finger which they don't seem to mind as much.
2006-08-18 12:18:02 · answer #4 · answered by yvonne 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
It is NOT ok for someone to use people toothpaste on a dog! People know better not to swallow but dogs don't, and there is flouride in people toothpaste and that is bad to swallow, human or canine! Go to the pet section of walmart i know they have something there and ur dog might not even like to have its teeth brushed!!
2006-08-18 13:46:54 · answer #5 · answered by dna 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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Human toothpaste is made for humans, not dogs. and Yes it can make him sick if you use it. You are just going to have to go get some doggie toothpaste that is specifically made for dog. You can take a soft bristle toothbrush and just wet it down with water only, temporarily.
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2016-04-15 00:45:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Here in the UK, we have fluoride in the water - as do most States of the USA. Our dogs drink tap water with no health problems. Is this just a con to make us buy expensive and unnecessary 'dog toothpaste' or is there really, honestly, truly a health risk?
2015-11-11 03:09:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,use dog toothpaste
2006-08-18 12:13:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No - dog toothpaste is formulated with enzymes that work on dogs. You don't let little kids swallow toothpaste do you? How would you stop a dog?
2006-08-18 13:29:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋