I was a dental assistant so I’ve worked on my dogs since they were babies. I love rubbing there teeth and gums with a dry wash cloth in between scaling them. It keeps the plaque from building up. My dogs are so use to having there teeth messed with they lay down on there sides and go to sleep. After I’m done I swab the gums with Chlorhexidine 0.12%. I also like to start at the bottom of the tooth then from the gums downward. Your video is great. I wish more people would take care of their pets teeth. I even do my cats. I feed RAW and give them frozen raw chicken necks. 😊
Hi thanks for watching. Wow I would love to be an animal in your house. You’re right the more you touch their mouths the easier it gets for you and them.❤️🐶❤️
the problem with doing this is that youre not polishing after and scaling causes micro abrasions which polishing fixes so youre actually slowly weakening the teeth. One of those isn’t even a scaler. I know professional cleanings are expensive which is why brushing is important but i definitely would not recommend doing this. - a vet tech
My friend is a dental hygienist. I asked her about polishing. She said not necessary. Said she’s had patients who request she doesn’t use the polisher on them.
I find it hard to believe that doing this gently, once or twice a year, is going to do more harm than good. We've brushed our 19mo old pup's teeth at least a few times a week, often nearly every day, and he still has tartar building up. He's such a good boy that he just let me scrape three "practice" teeth with no fuss!
Thank you for this.. im not a vet either but a health care provider having to nurse my dog back to health at home as well and start noticing his teeth getting darker and was wondering if we can scale our own dogs teeth
I am a dental hygienist, I try to do it on my puppy. His posterior molars turned brown and I am so mad at myself since the only has dry food and we brush every night. It’s so hard to get to his molars. I even tried to take him into my office and use my own insert with a piezo 😢
Did you make it? My 11yrs old shibainu not evert treated any dental care and brushing. I'm thinking of safe round butter knife to scale their teeth inside. He is rather keeping composure but still picks a lot. Would you confirm that normal person do it by himself after some instruction from the web? I'm gonna buy apparatus for this too.
Goat horns! I have a red heeler cattle dog and a kelpie (australian dogs), and gnawing goat horns really keeps the plaque down. I bought bulk from a wholesaler to save, as they are too expensive here buying 1 at a time. They are the best 'chew toy' for dogs. They last a very long time, vs say a pigs ear which will go in flash. and the dogs love them and keeps them busy. See if you can find them, get a box shipped in for a fraction of normal price.
@@fredfinks I also have a Kelpie cattle mix, but goat horns and antlers are actually not good for him! Lol. It's good for some dogs but not for all. He doesn't know how to actually eat the bones properly. Well- that's the thing. He tries to literally EAT it! He bites down as hard as he can until he breaks a bit off and then swallows a chunk. If a dog knows how to just passively gnaw on the bones they can be good. I give my dog raw beef and lamb brisket bones to clean his teeth! 😊 They're much safer for him
@@NarutoShirobonHinata yes, raw food at any age is the best. I’m talking about a “complete raw food “ It contains bone and also organ meat which they need for vitamins and minerals. I had my neighbors 9 year old doxie put on Bold By Nature. She is now 11 and acts and feels like a puppy. Her coat is beautiful and her bones are stronger.
Thank you so much for this video. I am a very hands on dog lover from cleaning anal glands (yuk) to tooth brushing. My dogs get their teeth brushed every night when I brush my teeth. They are miniature dachshunds so I use a child’s toothbrush, blue for Banjo and pink for Mila and enzymatic dog toothpaste. Apparently I am getting everything clean but the canines, my female has tartar built up just on the upper canines so was looking into a scaling device. Thank you so much for this video, I am going to look for those descalers to try. Brushing their teeth is so much less expensive than the cost and danger of putting them under anesthesia and having the vet do it to the tune of over$300 apiece.
I have a rattie and to do anything close up with her, I have to give her a half Benadryl/Diphenhydramine (25mg) and wait 1/2 hour. Then I have to straddle her between my legs and give meds, nails, brush her teeth, etc. You really can’t get leverage with the dog sitting in front of u on the couch. Also, give eye drops by opening her eyes from behind. Everything is quick. No problems. You’re welcome!!🤣🤣🤣
My pug is almost 9 and he’s put quite a bit of weight on over the past 2 years or so. His breath fuckin honks it’s actually vile dunno why it’s like that. We’ve took him the vets about 4-5 times over it an each time they’ve said his teeth are healthy even tho his breath is smelly as fuck. I’ve tried everything. The smell went away when he was on antibiotics and the time after that we tried him on them again but the smell was still there. He went back to the vets and they told us his teeth are bad (even tho every other time we’ve went within like 4 months they’ve said he’s fine) they’ve told us they can scale his teeth but he’ll have to lose weight because if they do it on him at his current weight he will die.
Hi there thanks for watching. Yikes poor thing. Small dogs definitely struggle more with the teeth. Try a probiotic sometimes that helps because it aids in gut health which is where the smell could be originating from. He may need some extractions but it’s odd that one visit they are fine and the next they aren’t. I hope you get it sorted out!❤️🐶❤️
My dog used to let me but now at 10 years old she’s not having it anymore I guess she realized she doesn’t like it? My vet examines her and she has no infections or cavities. I wish they made a scaler device that goes on your finger. The only tool she does allow is one that you use for ceramics and clay it is curved and not sharp like the teeth cleaning tools. It’s flat with a curve design also dip it in coconut oil as you work
The gums should never bleed. Have you tried just brushing his teeth everyday with enzymatic toothpaste?? It breaks down plaque and tartar, stopping it from starting in the first place. It is also less dangerous and damaging to the teeth.
Thanks so much for watching! We would love to hear if you have ever tried scaling your dogs teeth and if so how did it go?!
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I was a dental assistant so I’ve worked on my dogs since they were babies. I love rubbing there teeth and gums with a dry wash cloth in between scaling them. It keeps the plaque from building up. My dogs are so use to having there teeth messed with they lay down on there sides and go to sleep. After I’m done I swab the gums with Chlorhexidine 0.12%. I also like to start at the bottom of the tooth then from the gums downward. Your video is great. I wish more people would take care of their pets teeth. I even do my cats. I feed RAW and give them frozen raw chicken necks. 😊
Hi thanks for watching. Wow I would love to be an animal in your house. You’re right the more you touch their mouths the easier it gets for you and them.❤️🐶❤️
can i wipe with povidone iodine
Do not use iodine in their mouth!
@@dianesmith6745 ok. can i get chlorohexidine at the pharmacy or walmart? i'm having trouble finding it
@@zentember ask your own dentist for some for yourself. It’s the same strength. It’s cheaper that way. If not ask your veterinarian.
the problem with doing this is that youre not polishing after and scaling causes micro abrasions which polishing fixes so youre actually slowly weakening the teeth. One of those isn’t even a scaler. I know professional cleanings are expensive which is why brushing is important but i definitely would not recommend doing this.
- a vet tech
Would it be sufficient to buy and use a polisher? My dogs would allow me to use one without issue they are very good
My friend is a dental hygienist. I asked her about polishing. She said not necessary. Said she’s had patients who request she doesn’t use the polisher on them.
Excellent video,so informative now i have the conference to try this on my own!! Thank You!!!
Awww what a handsome boy
Have you tried a sonic vibrating scaler, or mounting a scaler on an old sonic care type toothbrush?
As maintenance, use Virbac Enzymatic toothpaste. They have different flavors such as poultry and beef that my little doggie loves!
Me too its far superior. VIRBAC CET
I just bought this today for my puppy but the ingredients scare me 😢 since they swallow it
your linked double ended scaler isnt avail anymore. maybe you could recommend another? thank you
"Okay stop licking!" 🤣
I find it hard to believe that doing this gently, once or twice a year, is going to do more harm than good. We've brushed our 19mo old pup's teeth at least a few times a week, often nearly every day, and he still has tartar building up. He's such a good boy that he just let me scrape three "practice" teeth with no fuss!
Really nice. Thank you! Obvious dog lover and very informative!!
Thank you for the video, very helpful. I'm going to start doing this with my doodle
Hi there thanks for watching and your feedback. That’s awesome let us know how you make out!❤️🐶❤️
Fred's so cute with all his tongue action
Nice ideas but you still need to schedule a professional cleaning because only the pros can get to the tarter and plaque above the gum line.
@@stephenwhite4950 I get under the gum line with my dogs.
Thank you for this.. im not a vet either but a health care provider having to nurse my dog back to health at home as well and start noticing his teeth getting darker and was wondering if we can scale our own dogs teeth
I am a dental hygienist, I try to do it on my puppy. His posterior molars turned brown and I am so mad at myself since the only has dry food and we brush every night. It’s so hard to get to his molars. I even tried to take him into my office and use my own insert with a piezo 😢
Did you make it? My 11yrs old shibainu not evert treated any dental care and brushing. I'm thinking of safe round butter knife to scale their teeth inside.
He is rather keeping composure but still picks a lot.
Would you confirm that normal person do it by himself after some instruction from the web?
I'm gonna buy apparatus for this too.
Thank you so much, excellent video and very helpful.
Southampton UK
Thanks so much for watching and your positive feedback. Happy we could help!❤️🐶❤️
Thank you!
Nope never done it but it was a good video. When you tried to show us the wart I was on the floor 😂 he was like nope but I’ll give you kisses.
Hi there thanks so much for watching and commenting. Yes our Fred is a character and usually a good sport haha❤️🐶❤️
I have a question. My dog´s canine is hurting him. Does his canine teeth need to be shaved? Thank you
If it’s grown inward to create a hole in roof of mouth, vet can maybe grind top of it down
what a good dog
I like Fred. 😁
what do you feed your dogs? i’ve found that raw food keeps their teeth the whitest. after eating kibble they always get a yellow tinge
Goat horns! I have a red heeler cattle dog and a kelpie (australian dogs), and gnawing goat horns really keeps the plaque down. I bought bulk from a wholesaler to save, as they are too expensive here buying 1 at a time. They are the best 'chew toy' for dogs. They last a very long time, vs say a pigs ear which will go in flash. and the dogs love them and keeps them busy. See if you can find them, get a box shipped in for a fraction of normal price.
@@fredfinks I also have a Kelpie cattle mix, but goat horns and antlers are actually not good for him! Lol. It's good for some dogs but not for all. He doesn't know how to actually eat the bones properly. Well- that's the thing. He tries to literally EAT it! He bites down as hard as he can until he breaks a bit off and then swallows a chunk. If a dog knows how to just passively gnaw on the bones they can be good. I give my dog raw beef and lamb brisket bones to clean his teeth! 😊 They're much safer for him
Good boy Fred
Good job. I wish I can do this to my Chihuahua 😅
Thank-You so much for sharing
She said her dog had a wart on his tongue, then she kisses him on the mouth :O
Can i still feed my dog raw meat even tho they never had one before? Shes 10 years old. Im noticing the Greenies arent doing much
@@NarutoShirobonHinata yes, raw food at any age is the best. I’m talking about a “complete raw food “ It contains bone and also organ meat which they need for vitamins and minerals. I had my neighbors 9 year old doxie put on Bold By Nature. She is now 11 and acts and feels like a puppy. Her coat is beautiful and her bones are stronger.
Thank you so much for this video. I am a very hands on dog lover from cleaning anal glands (yuk) to tooth brushing. My dogs get their teeth brushed every night when I brush my teeth. They are miniature dachshunds so I use a child’s toothbrush, blue for Banjo and pink for Mila and enzymatic dog toothpaste. Apparently I am getting everything clean but the canines, my female has tartar built up just on the upper canines so was looking into a scaling device. Thank you so much for this video, I am going to look for those descalers to try. Brushing their teeth is so much less expensive than the cost and danger of putting them under anesthesia and having the vet do it to the tune of over$300 apiece.
I have a rattie and to do anything close up with her, I have to give her a half Benadryl/Diphenhydramine (25mg) and wait 1/2 hour.
Then I have to straddle her between my legs and give meds, nails, brush her teeth, etc.
You really can’t get leverage with the dog sitting in front of u on the couch.
Also, give eye drops by opening her eyes from behind.
Everything is quick. No problems.
You’re welcome!!🤣🤣🤣
How much does your dog weigh?
My pug is almost 9 and he’s put quite a bit of weight on over the past 2 years or so. His breath fuckin honks it’s actually vile dunno why it’s like that. We’ve took him the vets about 4-5 times over it an each time they’ve said his teeth are healthy even tho his breath is smelly as fuck. I’ve tried everything. The smell went away when he was on antibiotics and the time after that we tried him on them again but the smell was still there. He went back to the vets and they told us his teeth are bad (even tho every other time we’ve went within like 4 months they’ve said he’s fine) they’ve told us they can scale his teeth but he’ll have to lose weight because if they do it on him at his current weight he will die.
Hi there thanks for watching. Yikes poor thing. Small dogs definitely struggle more with the teeth. Try a probiotic sometimes that helps because it aids in gut health which is where the smell could be originating from. He may need some extractions but it’s odd that one visit they are fine and the next they aren’t.
I hope you get it sorted out!❤️🐶❤️
Those are not scalers. Those are straight elevators used for extraction.. at least the thick bottomed instrument is.
Teeth could be very sensitive
Just been vets for check up they want £450 to my dogs 🤯
My dog used to let me but now at 10 years old she’s not having it anymore I guess she realized she doesn’t like it? My vet examines her and she has no infections or cavities. I wish they made a scaler device that goes on your finger. The only tool she does allow is one that you use for ceramics and clay it is curved and not sharp like the teeth cleaning tools. It’s flat with a curve design also dip it in coconut oil as you work
The gums should never bleed. Have you tried just brushing his teeth everyday with enzymatic toothpaste?? It breaks down plaque and tartar, stopping it from starting in the first place. It is also less dangerous and damaging to the teeth.
Just like with humans if you have periodontal disease, inflamed gums from it etc. It will bleed. Flossing makes me bleed
First of all let him smell the tool
No!! Bones break teeth you are scraping grooves into the enamel!!! Start brushing every day don’t do this!
They would chew bones in the wild. Since when is it bad for them?
your linked double ended scaler isnt avail anymore. maybe you could recommend another? thank you