When do pups lose there baby teeth??

**luvhavinbgtwins** · 14th May 2009, 08:29 PM

Rex has seemed to lost already 2 front bottom baby teeth...Will the adult ones come in right away..and when do you start to brush there teeth???

What do you use to brush there teeth???

Thanks

***Pauline*** · 14th May 2009, 08:45 PM

Start brushing now to get Rex used to it. Use a soft baby toothbrush or a finger brush.

This is a finger brush, it will have soft rubber "bristles".
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**brotymo** · 14th May 2009, 09:27 PM

as Pauline said, the finger brush is good. Start brushing them first by using just your finger to get them used to the routine. I use the finger brush and also a brush that has three heads that surround the tooth. I got it at Petsmart or Petco.

***Pauline*** · 14th May 2009, 09:41 PM

A groomer friend once told me if you wrap a fabric band aid round your finger then use dog toothpaste, that's a good gentle way to brush and you can really feel what you are doing.

**tupup** · 14th May 2009, 10:05 PM

A good doggie only toothpaste is a must, im sure dogs arnt meant to have our flouride toothpaste. i use a poultry flavour one(yuk!) but my girl likes it. you can get them from your vets or online ie zooplus etc. Good advice here on starting with a finger brush& i have a babies toothbrush i use with Rubes

**luvhavinbgtwins** · 15th May 2009, 03:12 AM

How often?????

**AliceAbbyBellaDaphne** · 15th May 2009, 04:32 AM

Our vet recommends brushing every day - which in my universe isn't likely to happen...

Alice has all or almost all of her adult teeth now I think, she is 6 months... I actually found one of her little teeth & saved it... Jokingly told my hubby I was going to make a necklace with it...

haha... He really rolled his eyes...

Tawna