Echobelly1 Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I'm on my fourth and fifth greyhound right now. All have had their teeth brushed, occasionally. I've promised myself that I'm going to be diligent with these two, and brush nightly (one recently had a gum infection). Luckily, they both don't mind having their teeth brushed, and come running when I show them the toothbrush. I use a small toothbrush made for dogs I got at the pet store, and chicken flavored toothpaste. Does it matter which direction I brush in? Up and down or all around? Should I be brushing the gums, too? What about the inside of the teeth? Someone told me once the dogs tongue keeps the inside clean so I don't need to brush. One of the dogs licks the whole time I'm trying to brush, which makes it pretty difficult to do a good job. The opposite end of the brush has a brush with bristles that go all around, like a small bottle brush. What would this be used for? Sorry for what are probably silly questions, but I figure if I'm going to be doing it, I may as well do it right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandimom Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 I am so glad you posted this. Like you I need some advice and I too want to do it right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest k85trb Posted June 18, 2013 Share Posted June 18, 2013 Here is a video by VetVid on brushing... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsNlLLSBWLU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echobelly1 Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Of course! A youTube video! The one linked wasn't very helpful, but I found some that were. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I use a children's battery operated brushand let the spin brush do the work. My vet says lexie has good teeth and that I should continue whatever I am doing..lol. I use the Petz life gel a lot but I think what matters is that u brush daily. ( I brush a couple times a week) Quote 💙💜💚💛❤️ I forgot how to put a pic in my signature. Please pm me if you can help. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryhnd_adoptee Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 I worked with Kare Bear for a while to get her from a manual tooth brush to an Oral B electric. While she does really well with the electric brush, Tessie on the other hand will not let me near her with one. Tessie is still work in progress. http://youtu.be/Z1fYkpHSmo8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lynne893 Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 Good thread! I've heard that the dog's licking and movement while you're trying to brush their teeth is actually helpful for keeping the teeth and gums healthy, even though it makes our job trying to brush their teeth a PITA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliered Posted July 4, 2013 Share Posted July 4, 2013 I can brush Lady's teeth with an electric, but DaVid will have nothing of it. I give him raw turkey necks. Seems to work pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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