CaelinTess Posted July 12, 2004 Report Share Posted July 12, 2004 Ok. So tonight is the first night I have brushed Tess's teeth. I know I should be doing it every day or three times a week or at least once a week. (: Tess does not seem to mind it, as the toothpaste is chicken flavor or something (sure smells like chicken to me, anyway) and she did not care about me stuffing the toothbrush in there to brush, so brush away I did. She did not even get that look where she thinks I am trying to make her miserable, so I consider this a major accomplishment. My question is -- do I need to somehow brush the INSIDE of the teeth?? The tongue side? Because she does not really care to open her mouth. She let me brush the outside. I was able to get a little of the tops, but no inside. If I am supposed to get the inside, I will try to do that a little at a time, I guess. And use more toothpaste. (: She does get tons of chewies and she is only 10 months old, so her breath and teeth are still pretty clean. (: Thanks for any advice you can share. (: Allie & Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racey Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 My vet said getting the outside brushed is more than most accomplish. I have the same problem though. She is very good but I hesitate to start making it uncomfortable for her. One suggestion from my vet: Wrap something (gauze, cut up washcloth) around your finger and use that instead of a brush. I tend to do both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaelinTess Posted July 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 Well, we must be doing pretty well then! The gauze is a great idea, I'll have to try that. Thanks. Allie & Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura (Cady and Koda's mom) Posted July 13, 2004 Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 I have a toothbrush that is 3 sided so that it goes over the teeth from the top. I just open Cady's mouth and go back and forth. Careful with your fingers in there, Cady has gotten me by mistake when she's trying to chew on the toothbrush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaelinTess Posted July 13, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2004 I was just telling my husband about the gauze idea and he has outlawed it because of those sharp teeth. I think I agree with him! I will see if I can find a 3-sided toothbrush. That sounds ideal. (: And will save my fingers. (: Allie & Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanna in OR Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 You can also get a finger brush. It's a soft plastic finger-shaped thing with a short brush on one side. I find it easier to use than a regular tooth brush. It's thick enough that I think a dog would have to chomp down hard to hurt your finger. Petco and other pet stores carry these. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCjetta Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 Dogs definitly tend to get more tartar on the outsides of their teeth (especially the upper ones). The insides of the upper teeth are rubbing against the outsides of the bottom teeth when the dog chews. And definitly brushing teeth at all is a lot better than most people with dogs do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboytim Posted July 19, 2004 Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 I saw a novel solution on getting animals to use toothpaste. It was at a wildlife park in the UK, and the animals in question were otters. They froze the veterinary toothpaste in icecubes! I wonder if this is worth trying for dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaelinTess Posted July 19, 2004 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2004 Tess already loves the toothpaste, but if she didn't, I know she would totally go for the ice cube thing. She LOVES ice cubes. (: Allie & Tess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.