Yes, usually once a week. I don't like those double ended dog toothbrushes though, and usually use an electric toothbrush replacement head for my two.
No, and these are the teeth of a then 11-12 year old Jade. They still look like this today a few years later. In quite good shape. The missing teeth never grew in to begin with, she's had no extractions, none of her teeth have loosened or fallen out, and no dental cleanings. She also never has stink breath (if she did, I'd brush them). Nigredo can get DOG HUFF every now and then, I rarely brush his teeth, though. Maybe once a month or so.
Those are great Myra. I started to clean the dogs teeth when I had Cavaliers, and there were one or two who lost premolars in middle age. Apart from Eddie's broken tooth last year, we have never needed any dental work since, and they have all lived into their teens. Wish I could make the same claim for the human members of the family, (sigh!).
My Little One, Lexi, had bad teeth from an early age. Probably because her mother was an outside dog fed on scraps and Lexi was weaned onto stale bread and watered milk. She was born with a disposition to bad teeth. Not my fault and not because I did not brush them. Yes, her teeth and her breath did get bad even though I brushed them, usually every other day. I had had her teeth cleaned under a GA but she lost her top front four teeth even so, and then had to have another ten teeth removed under a GA. Literally dug out of her gums. Pereg, who was fed on kibble until I discovered the benefits of raw, had the strongest teeth ever and never needed her teeth brushing, and Puppy Dog Bliss who after being bottle fed and then weaned onto raw, has teeth I wish I had.
Oh Hiccup, those are beautiful. Perhaps I'm doing it unnecessarily then. The vets have always said that their teeth are good because I brush, but it may be that they would be good whatever. Merry did have brown stained teeth, (not lumps of tartar), when she came and doesn't have now, so I think I'll continue.
Thanks for the replies. Piccolo is 7 years old, and have never brushed his teeth. They look good. Just a bit unsettled when I saw the video...
Every night prior to me brushing mine, when I go to bed. Yes most likely I work a bit to much on his health, as he has a dental rope and dental chews. But then again I like my dog more than< I do most people.
While we are on this topic, I have recently come across several references, (including the Holland and Barrett coconut oil ad. on TV), to using coconut oil to clean teeth. Does anyone know how you do this? I did give it a go, but the coconut oil clumped to the nylon bristles - in fact, it was very difficult to get rid of. I couldn't see how it could possibly have any cleaning effect on the teeth.
To me its merely about not doing unnecessary things. Jade is old and her teeth look great. Brushing them would have had no effect and would have just wasted time, money, etc.
My friend uses Organic Coconut Oil on her dogs teeth, Just put a small amount in your hand or spoon until it turns into liquid then dab your toothbrush into it . Her dogs love it and have pearly white teeth.
Coconut oil is solid unless kept in a warm place or heated up in a microwave. Because it is so hot here at the moment it is liquid, but during the winter it solidifies so I heat up the amount I want. I have never used it as a dog tooth cleaner - I used dog toothpaste for Lexi. I use coconut oil on salads for myself, and add a bit to Tikva's wet meal. Someone once said that that coconut oil is like crack for dogs. Not that I know about that but I do know that she loves it and so do I.
Thank you Vee, it sounds as if I was using way too much, as it went right down to the base of the bristles when I started scrubbing. I will try your friend's method. My two have a teaspoonful each morning, and they love it. Primarily, all these little extras are calculated to help Eddie's rear end, but Madam will not be left out! I also put a smear under Merry's eye that has a little stain. Though it hasn't exactly cleared it, it acts as a barrier and stops it from getting any darker. I'm not sure whether I'd recommend it for a fluffy faced dog though. Re. the solid/liquid state. Usually it is solid in this country, which caught me out on the hottest day of the year. It would, of course, be a new jar, and by not paying attention, I managed to slop it over the worktop. Messy to clean up, but it is quite good for polishing textured black work surfaces!
