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Champion
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07/17/2008 9:04 AM
I own a Brussels Griffon, His mouth is very hard to open, Can anyone give me tips on how to clean his teeth? Any info would be appreaciated!!!!!!! Thanks, Lynne2252

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07/17/2008 7:38 PM
I purchased a tooth brush with two small heads which are slightly tipped inward so they straddle the teeth. I found it at dental shop in a mall. It is made for dogs. I also bought toothpaste specifically for dogs. You don't need very much. You can probably find these items online too. I suggest you have someone hold your dog while you pry his mouth open enough to get the toothbrush in the back teeth area. Place your hand over the dogs upper jaw and hold the lower jaw and separate the jaws gently. This should be easy to do without stressing your dog out. You can also purchase a finger toothbrush which fits over your finger. My dog was difficult to work with at first but got used to it. I also took her to the vet once a year when she got older and had her teeth cleaned. It isn't cheap ($300) or so. They have to put them under to do it. Some dogs have more tarter build up than others. Hard food and chews to keep the tarter down is often recommended over wet food by many vets. Let us know how it works for you. Good luck....

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07/20/2008 3:10 AM
Although brushing teeth is definintely the way to go, many people (Even vets and techs!) don't do it regularly on their own animals. If you're not going to get to it at least a couple of times a week, sconsider a water additive. I use (and promote) the Oxyfresh Oral Hygiene Solution, which is simply added to the drinking water, isn't notiiceable to the dogs, and still manages toreduce the plaque and tartar build-up, lthough not as effectively as brushing. It also softens whatever is there, so when you brush, or dog gets a dental, it is easier to remove. agilitynut, Brodie, Kyp!, and Arie

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