Comments on: How Often to Brush Dog’s Teeth? http://naturalpetremedy.net/how-often-to-brush-dogs-teeth Natural Pet Remedy - Pet Remedies for Natural Pet Health Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:19:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Buffalo Grove Dog Walker http://naturalpetremedy.net/how-often-to-brush-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1#comment-510 Buffalo Grove Dog Walker Fri, 05 Mar 2010 04:36:05 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=328#comment-510 There are so many helpful comments on this site. I just wanted to thank everyone for their insightful comments. There are so many helpful comments on this site. I just wanted to thank everyone for their insightful comments.

]]> By: Claudia http://naturalpetremedy.net/how-often-to-brush-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1#comment-223 Claudia Sun, 28 Feb 2010 23:49:07 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=328#comment-223 Brushing his teeth at home is probably the best solution, so keep it up! Try giving him dental treats as well - Bright Bites are a really good one to try because they are 100% soluble and have the VOHC seal of approval. Brushing his teeth at home is probably the best solution, so keep it up! Try giving him dental treats as well – Bright Bites are a really good one to try because they are 100% soluble and have the VOHC seal of approval.

]]> By: *Nicole* http://naturalpetremedy.net/how-often-to-brush-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1#comment-222 *Nicole* Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:03:07 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=328#comment-222 Once a day.If you need to brush their teeth,buy a raw hide bone.That cleans their teeth. Once a day.If you need to brush their teeth,buy a raw hide bone.That cleans their teeth.

]]> By: Italiana Mama http://naturalpetremedy.net/how-often-to-brush-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1#comment-221 Italiana Mama Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:05:07 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=328#comment-221 Since my dogs were a puppy i brush there teeth about 2 times a week . I also give my dogs pure bones that I get at Kings soopers.As for there food I get it at petsmart and it is natural farms it has dried fruit and vegetables in it and they do great on it. Hope this helps you out. You just may have to have the Dr. do his teeth if he is an older dog and never had his teeth cleaned. I also got this tooth brush that has a double side so when you brush the teeth it goes around the front and back at one time, its much easier and they like it better, I also got dog tooth past. You can get them both at petmart. Since my dogs were a puppy i brush there teeth about 2 times a week . I also give my dogs pure bones that I get at Kings soopers.As for there food I get it at petsmart and it is natural farms it has dried fruit and vegetables in it and they do great on it. Hope this helps you out. You just may have to have the Dr. do his teeth if he is an older dog and never had his teeth cleaned. I also got this tooth brush that has a double side so when you brush the teeth it goes around the front and back at one time, its much easier and they like it better, I also got dog tooth past. You can get them both at petmart.

]]> By: AgentOrange http://naturalpetremedy.net/how-often-to-brush-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1#comment-220 AgentOrange Thu, 18 Feb 2010 04:35:07 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=328#comment-220 If your dog has a heavy accumulation of tartar on his teeth, no amount of tooth brushing will get rid of it - it needs to removed by the vet with an ultrasonic scaler. There is probably also some degree of gingival infection, which needs to be treated with antibiotics after the tartar is removed from under the gums. The dental cleanings are expensive because they require anesthesia (dogs don't hold still), and after the tartar is removed, some of your dog's teeth may need to be extracted if they have deep pockets or exposed roots. After the dental, when your dog has nice shiny teeth again, brushing them will keep them that way, and it's one of the best things you can do for your dog's health. Generally, if you can shoot for doing it once or twice a week, it will greatly reduce the rate at which the tartar re-accumulates - doing it every day would be even better. As far as dog food goes, the larger the kibble the better, because it requires the dog to chew their food, helping to "scrub" the teeth. Dogs don't need to chew their food - their digestive processes start in their stomachs. If your dog has a heavy accumulation of tartar on his teeth, no amount of tooth brushing will get rid of it – it needs to removed by the vet with an ultrasonic scaler. There is probably also some degree of gingival infection, which needs to be treated with antibiotics after the tartar is removed from under the gums. The dental cleanings are expensive because they require anesthesia (dogs don’t hold still), and after the tartar is removed, some of your dog’s teeth may need to be extracted if they have deep pockets or exposed roots.

After the dental, when your dog has nice shiny teeth again, brushing them will keep them that way, and it’s one of the best things you can do for your dog’s health. Generally, if you can shoot for doing it once or twice a week, it will greatly reduce the rate at which the tartar re-accumulates – doing it every day would be even better.

As far as dog food goes, the larger the kibble the better, because it requires the dog to chew their food, helping to "scrub" the teeth. Dogs don’t need to chew their food – their digestive processes start in their stomachs.

]]> By: Mark P http://naturalpetremedy.net/how-often-to-brush-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1#comment-219 Mark P Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:41:07 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=328#comment-219 just give it a couple Pisces of an apple a day, apples keep you dogs teeth clean i give my dog 2 slices a day (make sre it is not a whole apple just give it a couple Pisces of an apple a day, apples keep you dogs teeth clean i give my dog 2 slices a day (make sre it is not a whole apple

]]> By: JenVT http://naturalpetremedy.net/how-often-to-brush-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1#comment-218 JenVT Sun, 14 Feb 2010 03:52:07 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=328#comment-218 i give greenies once a week (wed) and brush teeth on the weekend one day. I would recommend eagle pack holistic for small breeds- my dog likes the duck flavor in the green bag. i give greenies once a week (wed) and brush teeth on the weekend one day. I would recommend eagle pack holistic for small breeds- my dog likes the duck flavor in the green bag.

]]> By: hillbilly http://naturalpetremedy.net/how-often-to-brush-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1#comment-216 hillbilly Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:32:07 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=328#comment-216 get a nylabone from a pet store to knock off the plaque. they also sell dog a toothpaste and toothbrush combination. also there are dog treats that will help with the bad breath issue. all together, no where near $450. i have raised and bred dogs for 30 + years and have never had issues, but i use the above methods also, as for dog food, Purina or Pedigree get a nylabone from a pet store to knock off the plaque. they also sell dog a toothpaste and toothbrush combination. also there are dog treats that will help with the bad breath issue. all together, no where near $450. i have raised and bred dogs for 30 + years and have never had issues, but i use the above methods

also, as for dog food, Purina or Pedigree

]]> By: ~*Linz*~ loves her Kalli http://naturalpetremedy.net/how-often-to-brush-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1#comment-215 ~*Linz*~ loves her Kalli Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:09:07 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=328#comment-215 I've also heard that raw bones are good for dogs' teeth. My trainer actually suggested that i replace a meal a week with a chicken drumstick. I know that dry food is always better than wet food for teeth; I don't think brand really matters as far as that goes though. Just keep doin what you're doing and have fun with your new dog :-) I’ve also heard that raw bones are good for dogs’ teeth. My trainer actually suggested that i replace a meal a week with a chicken drumstick. I know that dry food is always better than wet food for teeth; I don’t think brand really matters as far as that goes though. Just keep doin what you’re doing and have fun with your new dog :-)

]]> By: melissa k http://naturalpetremedy.net/how-often-to-brush-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1#comment-214 melissa k Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:55:07 +0000 http://naturalpetremedy.net/?p=328#comment-214 Dogs should have their teeth brushed daily. If you can't manage that, a few times a week is still better than nothing. I know it's a lot, but it really is worth it to have his teeth cleaned at the vet now and then brush to maintain his dental health. I recommend doing a bit of research on BARF diets. You need to know not just about what kinds of products to give but how to store them and what to consider when purchasing. I fed my dog Blue Buffalo, Ultra Holistic, and Natural Balance before I started cooking for her. Dogs should have their teeth brushed daily. If you can’t manage that, a few times a week is still better than nothing. I know it’s a lot, but it really is worth it to have his teeth cleaned at the vet now and then brush to maintain his dental health.

I recommend doing a bit of research on BARF diets. You need to know not just about what kinds of products to give but how to store them and what to consider when purchasing.

I fed my dog Blue Buffalo, Ultra Holistic, and Natural Balance before I started cooking for her.

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