[Kaybeegenie]

I've read that poodles need regular scaling done on their teeth. My last dog had a great mouth without much tartar buildup, even at 14 years of age.

I've never brushed a dog's teeth... so, do many of you do this regularly? Is an enzymatic toothpaste best? How often, etc?

 

[shaneyraepage]

I was just looking into this myself. Only because Chief has this horrible doggy breath.. hehe. My mom does a little grooming and she said that a book she owns says that you can use baking soda and water. I guess enough water to make it a paste then just use a toothbrush. I havent tried it. I was wondering the same thing...

 

[Purple Poodle]

Not all Poodles need it. I give mine rawhides and shin bones and those for the most part keep their teeth clean. I do however brush my Standards teeth about once a week to help keep them shiny.

Edit: I just buy dog toothpaste from the store.

 

[SECRETO]

I just started brushing my dog's teeth. Mikey's need some TLC but the other dogs teeth are sparkly white. I still brush everyone anyways.

My dogs are funny about getting even attention. If I stack one dog up, they all come over and stand in front of me until I stack them up too. Then they go on there way. lol Now its the same with the teeth brushing. Silly dogs!

 

[T o d d]

Moose likes tooth paste... who'd have thought chicken tooth paste would make anyone happy :banghead:

 

[highhorse]

I give mine rawhide chews and things and do brush their teeth. However, has anyone got any advice on brushing the back ones?