Dental Cleaning For Dogs At Home
In Dr Jones’ new video he shows you how to scale your dog’s teeth at home without anesthesia.
Best Wishes,
Dr Andrew
P.S. There are a large number of things that you can do to keep your dog or cat’s teeth healthy, potentially avoiding general anesthetic and a veterinary dental
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I want to do this, but I can’t control my dog to get into his mouth for this project. Any suggestions on how to train your dog to accept this procedure? He’s two and I already see issues. I give him plenty of bones and I guess they help, but I am concerned. It cost $300 or more for cleaning
At two, you can still teach him to be comfortable with it. Start very slowly, just lifting his lip and touching the teeth for a few seconds, then reward him. Build up gradually rather than forcing it. Bones can help with chewing, but they do not replace regular dental care. Small steps and lots of treats can make a big difference!
My dog would never be so docile unless he is under anesthetic…you are lucky to get your dog to stay still while you chip away…I am just paying almost $1,500.00 to get my dog’s dental work done!
Not every dog is quite that cooperative. The good news is there are simple things we can do at home to help keep teeth cleaner and healthier between professional dental visits. Every little bit helps!
Good idea but my Chauncy would never tolerate me doing this. I just started to get hm use to a toothbrush and that took weeks. If it wasn’t for the flavored toothpaste for dogs it would not be easy. Now I can brush his teeth four or five times a week. He has liver problems so anesthetic is out of the question. I give him a raw bone weekly.
Four or five brushings a week is fantastic. With his liver issues, avoiding unnecessary anesthesia makes sense to discuss with your vet. The raw bone can help with chewing, but always supervise and avoid cooked bones. Keep up the great work!
I am able to do some scaling on my dog’s teeth (australian shepherd)… Like Dr. Andrews says, start small with one tooth, just to get your dog used to it. I am now able to do one side at a time. My dog doesn’t like to chew on bones much so I don’t have the choice and I don’t find that brushing really does the job. Good luck!
Starting small and letting your dog get comfortable with it is the key. We love hearing that you’ve worked up to one side at a time. And yes, brushing is great, but sometimes we need a few extra tricks in the dental toolbox!
Oh, and thank you, Dr. Jones for all the helpful videos and your dedication to help us keep our pets healthy!
We’re happy to help you keep those tails wagging and those teeth sparkling!
I use a gel and a regular toothbrush. Your dog must be under influence of something to be so still.
One of my dog’s tooth broke from giving her bones.
Some vet says they see a lot of broken teeth because of bones !
A regular toothbrush and dental gel are great too. And yes, bones can fracture teeth, especially very hard ones. We definitely want clean teeth without a broken tooth!