'Dogs teeth'

Courtney (1) from The South -

My dogs teeth are starting to get brown around her gumlines and a few have fallen out. She has always eaten Iams and she chews on the raw hides. I don't know if this is even preventable. Anyone else have the same issue with your pet.

Comment #1 Jeanette from AZ -

We never had a problem with our family dog growing up. I'll have to ask my sisters and brothers if they have any problems. How old is your dog?

Comment #2 Lucy from Hickville, USA -

Do you brush your dog's teeth? Our vet told us as our dogs got older that their teeth would need to brush quite often. If you go to Petsmart they have a beef flavored toothpaste. My dogs tend to lick the toothpaste more than anything but I try my best to get them brushed. I do believe that as dogs get older this is a pretty common thing that goes on. Talk to you vet they can give you the best information on how to keep the dogs teeth as healthy as possible.

Comment #3 Courtney (1) from The South -

I have never heard of brushing your dogs teeth. She would probably squirm and I would have it all over her face. She is getting fairly old, 7 years old. But, her teeth have been like this for about 2 years now.

Comment #4 endora (24.45.126.104) -

Ugh brushing the teeth? Heck i just did the bone chews. I certainly dont want to have to brush their teeth now lol.

Comment #5 lily from deep south -

Yes you can brush their teeth. You buy the toothbrush, which is usually something you slip on your finger, and everything else you need at your local pet store. My dogs hate it so I try to get them specialized treats like greenies that help with that.

Comment #6 Odie from the dog house -

Our dog is the same way. He won't let us brush his teeth and he hates rawhide! I am going to half to take him in and get them cleaned so they don't fall out.

Comment #7 Wolfgang from Dog Pound -

Sorry to tell you this, Courtney, but from what you describe, it's time to take your dog to the vet for a cleaning. She will be anesthetized and her teeth will be cleaned while she's asleep. Then follow Lily's advice so you won't have to do that again too soon.

Comment #8 Ruby (202.45.119.41) -

im getting a new dog i need to know what to look for if my dog has an infection or anything like that can you help me??

Comment #9 Neil (74.103.191.241) -

I have a 9 year old cocker spanier. I just noticed that one of his front teeth is loose. Should I let it come out naturely that way I would my own or should I take him to the vet?

Comment #10 Kirsty (90.200.228.134) -

My Puppy's Tooth Just Came Out. Does This Normally Happen?

Comment #11 Kirsty (90.200.228.134) -

Do dogs have puppy teeth that soon fall out?

Comment #12 Eliana (71.245.251.67) -

Hi. i had a question because i have a dog male 1year old and he still doesnt have all his teeth, i dont know if its ok or no, but i wanted to make sure the dog is ok ...

Comment #13 nika (68.42.77.5) -

I have a 1 year old yorkie and one of his back teeth fell out what should i do.

Comment #14 Natasha (208.23.31.17) -

Kirsty It's fine that your puppies tooth fell out, they soon will just like us, another one will replace it. Dont worry, Nika also your yorkie is fine. Its just like having a child there teeth come in and soon fall out. No worries ladies :)

Comment #15 Lamont Lewis (130.13.43.229) - Tue May 13 00:20:32 2008

I have had the same problem my yorkie is about 7 year old.

She has lost all of her top teeth. I have taken great care of her but I could not stop this from happening. Could someone please give me some advise I would not like this to happen to my other yorkie. Thanks

Comment #16 beatriz (75.19.84.122) - Wed Jun 18 22:35:40 2008

okay; well my dog at 7 months years old.

tooth came out i don't know how it happened.

but my dad was playing with him and he said that she brought him the toy with blood which was from her tooth. and it was bleeding and like her tooth came out by itself.

what should i do?

or was that tooth coming out normally?

Comment #17 Brandon (64.1.70.225) - Thu Jun 19 10:32:32 2008

All dogs need daily dental care. You should start asap. If a dog resists, you should begin by just practicing and running your finger across the dog's teeth. Then, progress to using some dog tooth paste. The next step, once the dog is used to that is to use a finger brush. It is a type of cleaning device that slips over your finger and allows you to brush your dog's teeth. He will already be used to the feeling, so he won't put up too much of a fight.

If you can, work your way to using a regular dog tooth brush and never use human paste. Always use paste specifically for dogs.

Dental care is vitally important. Once a year professional cleanings are a must. Without these steps, a dog will lose teeth, get infections and sometimes even worse.

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Comment #18 pigdog (118.67.216.65) - Mon Jun 23 06:49:18 2008

do puppies teeth fall out?, do they lose a set of teeth?, my puppie just lost t tooth, is it normal?

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