Video On Brushing Dog Teeth

Hi,

I came across this video and the dog was so co-operative so I think you should start brushing your puppy when it is still young so that it will get use to it.



If you cannot see the video, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-KIgPYguV4

I am still brushing Ruby's front teeth and just realised that I should not be givng her a treat immediately after the brushing but at least after 1/2 hour later!

David

Brushing Ruby's Front Teeth Video

Hi,

Here is a short video clip on how I am brushing Ruby's front teeth using the special dog toothbrush and the oral gel.

According to the pet shop salesgirl's own experience, it will take at least 30 days of brushing before I can see some results.




So stay tune and I will update you of any progress made.

David

Dog Toothbrush

Hi,

As mentioned in my earlier post, I have decided to start brushing Ruby's teeth as her front canine teeth need some help.

I have bought this new dog toothbrush, as recommended by my regular pet shop salesgirl who has used it on her dog.





I think this is a newer design compared to those I saw years ago.



There is also a 3-headed brush but there are not fused together at the neck so it is not so hardy and difficult to control during brushing.

So with this new toothbrush and the existing oral gel that I already have bought, I have started brushing Ruby's teeth this afternoon.

I will take some photos and make a video of the brushing process so stay tune here.

I hope to see some difference after 30 days of brushing.

David

Brushing Dog Teeth

Hi,

I was browsing around the pet shop that I frequent, and started to chat with one of the salesgirls there.

We were sharing our experiences on how to maintain our dogs teeth.

I saw some new brushes and tooth paste and also a solution to be diluted with water for the dog to drink.

She was telling me that she finds it every effective to brush her dog teeth with the oral gel I mentioned in my earlier post though it is expensive. It took about a month to see the results but she was happy with it.

The solution to control tartar is not that effective.

Though I think Jack and Ruby teeth are reasonably maintained, I decided I will go back to doing some brushing as recommended by the girl.




This is the oral gel we were referring to, I wrote about it in my earlier posting.

I am still using it but not regularly so I have to get back to it again, but I will buy a toothbrush rather than use my finger.....ha...ha....













Stay tune, I will update you on the progress ...

David

Before & After Photos - Ruby's Teeth

Hi,

I managed to retrieve some photos taken of Ruby's back teeth taken 'before' and 'after' my teaching Ruby on how to chew the raw hide properly.

As you can see, chewing on the raw hide treat has helped to remove some of the tartar on her teeth.

However, you may also want to note that I still apply the oral gel to soften the tartar on her teeth.

So you may want to try this on your dogs too, good luck!

David

Chewing Raw Hide Treats May Help Too

Hi,

I noticed that chewing on bones does not seem to be very effective for Ruby, my Corgi, as she does not chew as well as Jack, my Beagle.

Also, when I give treats like raw hide to Ruby, she used to chew for a short while and then swallowed the whole treat. I have to find softer treat for her to chew but she has no problem eating the dog biscuits.

Recently, I decided to hold the raw hide treat for her to chew and tried to teach her to chew it properly without swallowing it.

I have done it a few times and it is working as she has no choice but to chew it bit by bit to finish the whole treat instead.

Also, I believe the constant chewing has also helped to remove some of the tartar on her back teeth.

So you may also want to give your dogs some of these raw hide treats but make sure that they chew them properly with their back teeth.

Here is a short video clip of Ruby chewing on her raw hide treat with my help :




David