Teeth Brushing

[corgimom]

Does anyone use an electric tooth brush to clean their corgis teeth? I was reading an article where a lady thought they were great and suggested the Braun Oral-B as the best.

I use a basic brush that I found at the pet store, but also use these wipes by Drs Foster/Smith

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Product/NavResults.cfm?N=0&Np=1&Ntt=dental%20clens%20pads&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=All&Nty=1&pc=1

The other day I bought this spray to also try which is supposed to help stop plaque from building up. After I sprayed it in his mouth, he immediately started wiping his face on the carpet and then went into a major frap attack and then went an hid behind a chair in the living room. I don't think he was pleased:p

[Fluffypants]

I feel bad for laughing at Cody's distress . . . but that is a really funny image Linda! I can totally see Cody (or Jackie) doing that! :D

I use one of those "thimble-style" toothbrushes on Jackie, and I have the dental wipes from Drs. F&S too. I'm not so sure she would like the noise of an electric toothbrush. Probably couldn't get close enough to even put it in her mouth!

[Dillydoodle]

The sound of the electric toothbrush I have makes Dillon leave the room... so i can't imagine that he would be very happy if i stuck one in his mouth! I usually use dog toothbrushes on their teeth, however when we went to NC the last time, i remembered their toothpaste, but forgot their toothbrushes, bad mom, i know!!- but i had a multi pack of new reach toothbrushes for people, so now they each have their own human toothbrush too and actually i think they seem to fit in their mouthes better than the ones designed for dogs...

Em

[corgimom]

I was wondering also if the sound of that electric toothbrush would scare him away. I have a cupboard in my kitchen that has all of his supplies in and every time he sees me reach into it, he seems to leave the room knowing that I will be coming after him to do something; like brush his teeth.

[Fluffypants]

I disguise that by keeping the "equipment" with the treats . . . that way she never knows what I am going in there for! :cool:

[Dillydoodle]

smart thinking!! I do the same thing...but somehow the sound of crinkling bag ( treat) vs plastic and metal hitting each other ( comb and toothbrushes, nail clippers and such) are enough for DIllon to think about going the other way! LOL

Emilie

[Squeaker]

So...ummm...(ignorant question coming up lol)...what kinda toothpaste do you guys use? I can't imagine Clogs being very happy with Minty-Fresh!! :rolleyes:

[Fluffypants]

You can get doggy toothpaste at pet stores here in the US . . . not sure about NZ, though.

[taflar]

So...ummm...(ignorant question coming up lol)...what kinda toothpaste do you guys use? I can't imagine Clogs being very happy with Minty-Fresh!! :rolleyes:

You need a doggy toothpaste. Human toothpaste is meant to be spit out and not swallowed and dogs don't spit, so they would swallow it.

You can get various flavors. Check Petsmart, PetCo or even your vet.

Peggy

[Squeaker]

I might have to consider this. Clogs is 7 1/2 now, so may not take too kindly to a new regime of squeaky-clean teeth, but they do need some attention.

[dcole]

The other day I bought this spray to also try which is supposed to help stop plaque from building up. After I sprayed it in his mouth, he immediately started wiping his face on the carpet and then went into a major frap attack and then went an hid behind a chair in the living room. I don't think he was pleased:p

Hahaha!!! I was going to try some of that (the stuff I was looking at was a gel, actually) but I wasn't sure if it would really do anything. Now I am going to get some anyway, just for the entertainment value!! :D

BTW, I don't think Trevor would go for an electric toothbrush, either. I tried to Dremel his nails once, and he ran and hid under the bed from the sound alone. :rolleyes:

-Debi

[Dillydoodle]

you can find dog toothpaste on line as well on WWW.doctorfostersmith.com and i have purchased peanutbutter flavor, malt flavor, poultry flavor, and beef (big hit) flavor... they do make a mint flavor but i have not tried that one yet. I am not sure if they deliver to your country but they might...if not, i am sure someone sells it there...

Emilie

[taflar]

I might have to consider this. Clogs is 7 1/2 now, so may not take too kindly to a new regime of squeaky-clean teeth, but they do need some attention.

Raw bones (knuckle bones or shank bones) do wonders too, as do raw turkey necks.

Peggy

[Squeaker]

Raw bones (knuckle bones or shank bones) do wonders too, as do raw turkey necks.

Peggy

Peggy, I've always been really reluctant to give Clogs bones, as her breeder was absolutely adamant that corgis shouldn't get bones. He said it was due to their digestive tract having a sharp bend in it that acts as a bone trap. He reckoned he'd lost 2 dogs to bones!
Comments on this would be appreciated. :)

[Abbykat]

Abby's Breeder and her Vet are very happy for her to have raw meaty brisket bones twice a week as her meal for the day, and she takes a long time chewing them into almost a powder. She has very white teeth.

Also - I see an ad in a Pet Mag here for 'Pro Den Plaque Off (Animal)' from USA - they say it is a completely natural daily supplement for healthy teeth and gums. Does anyone use this?

[taflar]

Peggy, I've always been really reluctant to give Clogs bones, as her breeder was absolutely adamant that corgis shouldn't get bones. He said it was due to their digestive tract having a sharp bend in it that acts as a bone trap. He reckoned he'd lost 2 dogs to bones!
Comments on this would be appreciated. :)

A corgi's digestive tract is no different than any other dogs. All dogs have the same inner parts just in different sizes. :)

I have given my dogs both raw bones to chew and turkey necks for dinner. They have loved them and have been just fine with them.

Raw bones are different than cooked bones. Cooking a bone makes it brittle and more prone to splinter and cause problems. The BARF diet recommends raw bones.

And it really does make a difference on their teeth.

Peggy

[corgimom]

Abby's Breeder and her Vet are very happy for her to have raw meaty brisket bones twice a week as her meal for the day, and she takes a long time chewing them into almost a powder. She has very white teeth.

Also - I see an ad in a Pet Mag here for 'Pro Den Plaque Off (Animal)' from USA - they say it is a completely natural daily supplement for healthy teeth and gums. Does anyone use this?


I have never heard of it myself, but here is some info I found on it. Scroll down to read about pets.

http://www.calvetsupply.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=799