[nagdu] how to choose toothbrush/toothpaste for dog brushing

[Danielle A. Creapeau]

We use the Nylabone brand tooth wipes for our guides. They're fairly
inexpensive and we just wrap them around our fingers tightly and clean
the dogs' mouth like you would with the finger brush.

On 8/8/13, Cindy Ray <cindyray at gmail.com> wrote:
> You should actually brush their teeth daily. I don't, just so you know this,
> and I understand why you aren't. You may have to try several. I tend to get
> something fairly generic. There are some things you can spray in their
> mouth. When I do this, then I use gauze or a paper towel, but I am sure the
> toothbrush is more effective. I think that you have to gradually introduce
> this to the dogs for it isn't something they love. I think the little finger
> brush is nice because you have more control over it. I am glad you brought
> this up as it will yield some interesting technique discussion.
>
> CL
>
> On Aug 8, 2013, at 11:14 AM, Janice Toothman <janice.toothman at verizon.net>
> wrote:
>
>> Does anyone have suggestions on how to shop for toothbrush or toothpaste
>> for your dog.  Also, how frequently would you do it and is there a proper
>> technique to it.  Of course, this probably depends on how willing your pup
>> is to expose their teeth and gums for cleaning.
>>
>> But when Destiny was at the Vet last she commented that she had tartar and
>> plaque build up and asked was I brushing.  I had relied on the daily
>> dental treats because she was never too inclined to open her mouth to me
>> when she had gotten into something and I said to "drop it"; she just
>> clamped her mouth shut on her prize.
>> Janice
>>
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