How often

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Do you brush your dogs teeth?

Never because he's raw fed so we don't need to

We attempt it daily but despite doing this for years he still attempts to bite the toothbrush and I have no idea where they get the dogs to 'demo' tooth cleaning as mine won't keep his head still for anything

Oh and I am fully expecting he will need to have a scale under sedation at some point because his teeth aren't great despite doing this daily. It does make a difference to his breath though so it is worthwhile.

Brush - three times a week. But he also has a seaweed additive (like Plaque Off) to reduce plaque and things to chew that remove build up. He's five and this has kept his teeth clean. But he also only tolerates the brush - he doesn't like it.

Never.
Last time I took the old bloke in for a check-up and vaccinations I was told his teeth were good.

They get the odd bone and fairly regular natural chews, so perhaps that makes a difference.

Every Saturday! And plaque off twice a day.

Our rescue ddog needed 10 teeth out last year - cost me £800.. Never again!!

Once in a blue moon. We began with good intentions but the habit never stuck. Same with last dog and he was fine into old age

3/4 times a week , he also has plenty of natural chews and a plaque off stuff in his evening meal . Despite all this his teeth are very ropey , although he’s 10 and hasn’t needed any dental work yet . He does have SLO though so I’m not altogether sure that that doesn’t affect the quality of his teeth as he has lost the points on a few from a very early age .

never.
he gets dental chews (no idea if they actually work)

he is a rescue, he is 6, he has some plaque. I don't think he would let me brush them and as we didn't start training him as a puppy, I think that it is not going to happen

Apparently raw carrot sticks are good for dogs teeth?

Once a week/fortnight. Lots of natural chews and bones the rest of the time.

@steppemum if it’s Dentastix specifically you’re talking about then I really wouldn’t recommend them: they’re full of derivatives, etc. But if you’re after some easy multipack supermarket alternatives then Whimzees and Plaque Off do dental chews.

@Brightonbabe5 our dog only eats carrots if they are cooked and preferably sliced , he will eat an apple if someone holds it for him but carrots he just hasn’t got a clue . Totally agree with pp about some of the dental sticks sold in supermarkets they are full of rubbish .

Our other ddogs have raw and cooked veg every day. Apparently lurchers are known to have bad teeth vet said. Our Husky has lovely teeth. She is 7 and no plaque.. She loves a cabbage heart raw every chance she gets!

Thanks everyone. Someone commented on how lovely my dogs teeth were and asked how often I brush them. I only brush them once in a while as he hates having it done, was curious to see how often others do it. Can I ask why dogs that eat a raw diet don't need their teeth cleaned?

Ddog made it to 14. Always had good teeth. We never brushed them.

Daily after his evening meal, using a microfibre finger brush and the enzymatic toothpaste, plus 2-3 times a week with a brush - he hates the brush. We also use plaque off.

We went through a period where his teeth weren’t great, due to family circumstances meaning I didn’t have the time to do it daily. With a concerted effort, involving regular brushing and chipping/flicking off the tartar that had built up, then following the above protocol they were soon back on track and no longterm damage was done.

He’s a 15 year old Lurcher and the vet says he’s the only one he’s ever known to still have all his teeth in good condition by his age. He said most Lurchers and Greyhounds he treats tend to have needed at least a couple of extractions by about 13/14 years old.

The only time I haven’t needed to brush regularly was when my lot were raw fed. Gnawing on meaty bones and the lack of starches and sugars in their diet meant their teeth stayed beautifully pearly white throughout their lives.

Once a week unless I forget! She also has Dentastix, which I always thought don't do anything but I now think they may help (lots of calories in them though).

Never, I didn't even know it's a thing?

He's 14 and never had any issue, his teeth are fine.

Never. She gets a daily dental chew and whenever she has a checkup the vet is very happy with her teeth.

Never here either. Never brushed previous dogs teeth either.
Ours have always been fed kibble then have bones, dental chews etc.

Never.

He gets raw bones though.

Never, I value my fingers! Ddog doesn't care for anything grooming or medical, his coat is silky and he doesn't smell at all despite last having a bath 10 years ago