I have a 15 week old purebred female Australian terrier puppy who has an overbite, meaning that her lower jaw is shorter than her upper jaw and because of that overbite, she needs to have her teeth brushed. I'm well aware that dogs chew in order to remove plaque and tartar from their teeth, but my puppy's overbite prevents that from happening to her front teeth in her upper and lower jaws, which is why I have to manually brush her teeth.
I've never had to brush a dog's teeth before I got my puppy, but now that I have her, I don't know how many times a day I should brush her teeth. I've been brushing her teeth once a day, but should I be brushing them twice a day or even after she eats?
2007-07-07 05:46:57 · 8 answers · asked by Blue Rose Thorn 6 in Pets ➔ Dogs
At sixteen weeks, it is possible that your's dog bite could even out. It is not highly likely but possible. Once a day should be fine. There are products that can help prevent tartar buildup. Susie's Tartar Control is one of them but there are others. They are liquids that you add to the dog's water bowl. Another important thing to consider is the brand of dog food. The really good ones tend to cause less tartar buildup.
2007-07-07 05:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once a day should be fine, there is also a liquid you can put in her water to help prevent tartar buildup. You can ask the vet after her first cleaning if they would recommend more brushing or if you're doing a good enough job. When she goes in for her puppy wellness checkup you could ask too if you're really worried, but once a day should be enough. :) Good luck!
2007-07-07 12:54:17 · answer #2 · answered by countrygirl0284 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once a day should be enough but have you tried to get any of the bones that scrape all that off? those work really well too
2007-07-07 12:50:36 · answer #3 · answered by Erin = ) 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once a day is sufficient. Make sure you are using a dog toothbrush and dog toothpaste!
2007-07-07 12:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by ~kay~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard of it being done more than once a day...
2007-07-07 12:50:58 · answer #5 · answered by Stormfairie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probaby only once a day or every other day
2007-07-07 12:50:39 · answer #6 · answered by Lily 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think once a day is enough, but check with your vet just to make sure.
2007-07-07 12:52:59 · answer #7 · answered by =) 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
once is all your dog needs.
2007-07-07 12:54:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋