Dental Health: How to Brush Your Pet's Teeth

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February 7, 2018 at 1:16 pm #110278 Report Abuse

anonymous
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB3GIAgrTPE
Dr. Sheldon Rubin, speaking for the American Veterinary Medical Association, gives easy, step-by-step instructions on how to teach a dog or cat to accept a daily tooth brushing.

February 7, 2018 at 3:22 pm #110290 Report Abuse

InkedMarie
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Boone is twelve, been trying to brush his teeth since his first day here at 9 weeks. Same goes with nails. You’d think we were killing him.

February 7, 2018 at 3:31 pm #110293 Report Abuse

Tyrionthebiscuit
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Zeek screams at the sight of nail clippers. Tyrion lets out one pee squirt when it’s teeth time. Quite humorous actually.

February 8, 2018 at 9:59 am #110316 Report Abuse

JILL N
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No need to brush Titan’s teeth. Regular chomping on bones keeps his teeth plaque-free and really white. Now nails… he’s not a fan but will tolerate clipping if he gets to play in the bathtub afterward.

February 8, 2018 at 10:53 am #110317 Report Abuse

anonymous
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Tried that, 2 visits to emergency vet for gastrointestinal upset, pain, bowel obstruction. Visit to regular vet for broken tooth (not a clean break) required an extraction under general anesthesia.
Plus it’s a myth that bones clean teeth, not true and not worth the risk.

/forums/topic/dog-not-digesting-bones-properly/#post-91245

https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/ucm208365.htm?s_cid=w_c_PetHealth_cont_001

PS: About the nail clipping, some dogs tolerate it, and with other dogs it is best to have a vet tech do it every couple of months. Usually they don’t charge that much if you are a regular client.
I find if dogs are walked/run on pavement at least 20 minutes per day it will decrease the need and frequency for nail clippings.
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