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JaimieSkye · 12-14-2012, 10:56 AM

Do you brush your dog's teeth? If so, can you recommend some products for me to use please? I heard a story on the radio about how important it is to take care of your dogs teeth. I wasn't able to hear the whole story because I had to bring my Grandson into school. I wish I would have been able to listen because they were explaining the best way to do it. I'm wondering how hard it would be to train a dog to let you brush it's teeth if it's almost 2 years old and has never had it done? When he was at the groomer a few weeks ago getting his nails clipped, she looked at his teeth. She said they are in excellent condition right now, but if we notice them looking icky, she does teeth cleaning. She never recommended I brush his teeth. But, I'm sure if I don't do it, it's better business for her. If anyone has experience with brushing your dogs teeth, I'd love to hear from you.

***Thor*** · 12-14-2012, 03:41 PM

You are right about more business for her if you listen to her. Big Grin

It is most likely the reason she told you not to brush your dog's teeth yourself. How much does she charge for the service?

It is much cheaper to brush your dog's teeth yourself. Many people actually do that.

You will need dog toothpaste and dog toothbrush.

This one has good customer reviews. Can't go wrong with it.
C.E.T. Enzymatic Toothpaste

This one also have pretty good reviews.
Advanced Toothpaste

Or you can have dog toothpaste and dog toothbrush in one package.
Advanced Oral Care Dental Kit

If your dog can stay put during grooming and nail chipping, then he should have no problem when you brush his teeth.

maddie · (This post was last modified: 12-15-2012 12:43 AM by maddie.)

I did have a problem with clipping nails and brushing teeth. My dog does not like it to be done.. She squirms and tries to run away when we attempt to do this at home.
I have been paying the vet quite a bit of money for this..(Yes, you are right about the groomer getting more business) He suggested that I get the right clippers and brush ... I did, but we still could not get her to stay still.
I learned to do this step by step... now she is okay with me brushing her teeth, but not totally comfortable.
This video helped me .. Hope it helps you...
http://youtu.be/AZdiJOPJT7g

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