Cleansing of Teeth

[Bunch]

Do you struggle to keep your pooches' teeth clean? We all suffer form some form of tartar and our Apsos are no different. Which method do you use, what do you find works best? xx

[MITCHELLA]

ive tried every toothpaste going i think and none seem to do the trick :? but ive just started using a toothpaste powder and plaque off and im begining to see a difference :D :D :D flynn, saphire and callans are all fine, its just emmie and blue xx

[Bunch]

ive tried every toothpaste going i think and none seem to do the trick :? but ive just started using a toothpaste powder and plaque off and im begining to see a difference :D :D :D flynn, saphire and callans are all fine, its just emmie and blue xx
:lol: :lol: :lol: I couldnt get anything into Honey's mouth unless its food :lol: :lol: :lol: ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) but Bruce and Lexi are'nt too bad although saying this, I cheat and go to the vets so they can remove any plaque but I'd like to know what this is that you use Pamela and how you apply it xxxx

[MITCHELLA]

its a toothpowder from hyperdrug (canine chemist) oh no wait thats a lie i got this one from groomers when i bought the shampoo from crufts the last tub was from hyperdrug but theyre both the same, i use a finger brush and take no sh** from miss emerald im not nasty with her but just stern, she wriggles a bit but then i roar at her and she knows "oh oh id better behave" :P :lol: :lol: then just sits there, to begin with it was hard work as she would not let me brush her teeth with a toothbrush but now i use the fingerbrush and its so much easier xxx

[Bunch]

its a toothpowder from hyperdrug (canine chemist) oh no wait thats a lie i got this one from groomers when i bought the shampoo from crufts the last tub was from hyperdrug but theyre both the same, i use a finger brush and take no sh** from miss emerald im not nasty with her but just stern, she wriggles a bit but then i roar at her and she knows "oh oh id better behave" :P :lol: :lol: then just sits there, to begin with it was hard work as she would not let me brush her teeth with a toothbrush but now i use the fingerbrush and its so much easier xxx
Thanks Paemla, I take it that Hyperdrug is on the net. FInger brush, Im sure Ive got one of those somewhere in what I call my 'anything goes' drawers :oops: :oops: I'll take a look but I know for a fact that Im going to be involved in a war with Honey ;) ;) ;) ;) xx

[dieselsmummy]

I have bought Diesel a "Mikki" dental set which is two finger-brushes...one for his teeth and one for his gums, which is a fab idea and also very easy to use xx

[dieselsmummy]

Everything You Need To Know About....
Canine Dental Care & Health


Dogs have 28 deciduous teeth (temporary) and 42 permanent teeth. Deciduous or "milk" teeth begin to appear when a puppy is about four weeks of age, and are lost gradually between 14 and 30 weeks of age. During this time, puppies may eat slightly less and chew more. Hard rubber or rawhide toys made especially for dogs are a good investment to help prevent household damage during this time.


Common signs of dental problems in dogs include:

Loss of appetite

Red, swollen and bleeding gums

Drooling

Blood in the saliva

Yellow-brown tartar at the gum line

Broken teeth

Foul breath


Dogs sometimes suffer from broken teeth, often a result of biting on sticks or rocks. A cracked or broken tooth can be painful if the nerve tissue is exposed; if it becomes infected, there is the danger of the infection spreading through the bloodstream. Prompt veterinary attention is recommended.





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Dog Dental Problems
To ensure your dog's dental health, they require dental care on a regular basis. Otherwise they may develop problems.

Dog dental problems may also result from injury, foreign bodies such as porcupine quills or foxtail, malnutrition or systemic diseases which infect the mouth as well as other parts of the body.

Occasionally a puppy or kitten will retain some deciduous (baby) teeth after the permanent teeth have appeared. This may damage the soft tissues of the mouth and may even accelerate wear of permanent teeth. A veterinarian should be consulted to determine whether or not removal is necessary.