how do you brush a dogs teeth without him moving!!!?

Question

may seem a little weird but i need to know!!

Answer 1

First check your local pet food stores for dog toothpaste. It is usually sold in meat flavors, which make it easier to use on your dog. Do not use human toothpaste even though you believe you dog likes mint and peppermint flavors, they will probably burn your dog's sinuses and they are not meant to be swallowed, even if they are not harmful to people, it may upset your dog’s stomach.

Start out by rubbing a small amount of the toothpaste over your dog’s gums, and teeth while generously praising them, so they believe they are getting a special treat. Do this several times a week for a few weeks, so your dog is used to your fingers in their mouth and also to the rubbing and handling of his/her teeth.

If you do not have medical gauze in you home, you will have to pick some up at the store (it is cheap). Wrap some gauze around your fingers, and using the same method you have been using over the past few weeks, rub the toothpaste covered gauze over your dogs gums and teeth, this does a better job than your fingers, and the scrubbing sensation will help your dog adjust to the toothbrush.

Now that your have been scrubbing your dog’s teeth with gauze and toothpaste, and both you and your dog are comfortable with handling all teeth even back molars you can try with a toothbrush. It may take more than a month for the more timid or skittish dogs and people - keep at it and you’ll both smile brighter.

Use a soft bristled toothbrush if you cannot find one for dogs in your local pet stores. The new fancy kinds with the different length bristles may come in extra soft - those are the best, as they can easily be worked between the canine teeth. Do not ever use a hard bristled toothbrush or even medium as it may damage or irritate a dog’s gums.

Do not over brush. If your dog dental care has been more or less consistent since they were a puppy, you should only have to brush their teeth once or twice a week. Remember, they should not be eating candy or sweets, so they will not need to use the same diligence as their owners.

Answer 2

He does move, but I move with him.

About an hour after my dog has eaten, I call him over and hold his head gently. If he wants to he can pull away. However, the toothpaste tastes like chicken or beef.

Then, I hold up the lip on one side of his mouth, and carefull stick the toothbrush up to the back teeth and brush for about 15 -30 seconds.... meanwhile, he is trying to back away and to lick the brush... He doesn't like the brushing, but it isn't too bad. What he wants is to lick the brush, rather than be brushed to get at the toothpaste.

When he finally pulls away, I put a little more paste on and do the other side. Then, after 15 - 30 seconds, he gets to lick the tooth brush for about a minute. Not perfect, but it works.

Answer 3

Cradle the dog in your arm then gently rub is tummy to relax him and let him know that you aren't going to hurt him. Once they are relaxed, gently massage his jaw and place the tooth brush with the tooth paste up to the dogs mouth most likely they will lick the tooth paste. That is a good time to nudge the tooth brush into their mouth and hold the mouth open with your hand. If they don't lick the tooth paste nudge your pointer finger in their mouth and once it is in hold the mouth open while you brush it. My puppies use to do the same thing. Hope I've help!

Answer 4

All dogs "move"..make it into "PLAY" First by brushing your doggie teeth with your finger gently til the dog Isn't scared of it...then reward your doggie with something that has peanut butter in it like Ole Mother Hubbard Doggie bones...Be patient..also check the dog stores for doggie toothpaste they have liver, cheese and peanut flavors at our pet store....Dont use people toothpaste....also make sure the toothbrush is not stiff!!!!! Good luck!!!!!

Answer 5

If your dog's not used to it, try brushing his teeth when he's tired out from a long walk or lots of playing.

My dogs lie down on their sides to get their teeth brushed. If your dog's new at it, you just have to be patient, calm and persistent. Be very gentle, go slow and he'll eventually learn to tolerate it.

Answer 6

Well you have to tame him or teach him to stay. Give him a doggie treat b4 brushing his teeth. Do it when he sleeps. Or when he is relaxed. If you can't do any of them or they just don't seem to work out, then try taking him to a vet to get his teeth cleaned and maybe even groomed. Hopefully my advice helped you. =]

Answer 7

do not do
my dogs haed this
for years no one cleaned dogs teeth so stop the jive that the vet wants $4 for a toothpaste.

Answer 8

depends what kind of dog i have a chihuaha and rott pupy with the chi i just lay it down and hold its head and with the rott i had to buy a brush muzzle they sell them at petco petsmart ect.

Answer 9

i read one time that u should relax his gums by using ur finger to rub them. its almost as if rewarding ur pet in a strange way. but once he is used to u putting ur finger in his moouth it'll be easyier to brush his teeth

Answer 10

its hard. try to use a dog mouthwash. i think they should sell it at petmart. it is safe for them to swallow.