When we brush our dogs teeth can we use human toothpaste?

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When we brush our dogs teeth can we use human toothpaste?
Congratulations in taking the first step towards a healthier pet! Brushing your dog%26#039;s teeth is a great thing to do. But DO NOT use human toothpaste - these contain fluoride %26amp; baking soda which can irritate your dogs gastrointestinal tract (%26quot;tummy%26quot;). Dogs (and cats for that matter) don%26#039;t know enough to spit out the toothpaste - they just instinctively swallow it which can cause problems. They have specially made toothpastes for dogs and cats - and they come in a variety of flavors - poultry, vanilla mint, malt, and even beef. Also make sure to use either a pet toothbrush (possibly provided with the toothpaste if you get a kit) or, if you don%26#039;t have one, a baby toothbrush will work as well - you don%26#039;t want to use an adult toothbrush as this can be too hard on your pets gums.





Below is a couple of links for you - one has great pictures too:





http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/teeth.htm





http://www.wvcvets.com/faqs_dental.html





Good luck! :)
Reply:I don%26#039;t believe so. I think the problem with human toothpaste is that eating it isn%26#039;t all that great for us at it is and we are massive compared to most dogs.
Reply:no it will poison them it has to be dog tooth paste
Reply:no you can%26#039;t , you can poison the dog , stick with the dog toothpaste that you can get from the vet .
Reply:go to the pet store and buy dog tooth paste
Reply:i wouldn%26#039;t do that, simply because animals have different systems than we do. Sometimes they can not tolerate the things that are not going to upset a human. Ask your vet for the very best answer. GB AND GL
Reply:wow another stupid question OF COUSE NOT
Reply:NO! The dog doesn%26#039;t know not to swallow it and really isn%26#039;t physically able to spit it out. It%26#039;s poisonous to dogs. Get the special kind made for dogs.
Reply:I%26#039;m pretty sure that%26#039;s a bad idea. Humans spit out the toothpaste that we use. We don%26#039;t ingest it for a reason. Dogs don%26#039;t know how to spit.





Go buy some doggie toothpaste.
Reply:no, that%26#039;s what dog tooth paste is for.
Reply:you should probably check with a vet. they will know. or go to a clinic(animal shelter), or a petsmart or petco, they will definatly know!
Reply:I use dog tooth paste but she has her own electric toothbrush.
Reply:try the hide bones, i use them for mii lab and her teeth are extremely white nd her breathe never seems to stink =P
Reply:NO!! If your dog is fed properly he should not need teeth cleaning at all. 80% of dogs have periodontal disease as a direct result of a commercial diet of kibble and canned food. Raw fed dogs have white shiny teeth and no bad breath.





Feed your dog RAW meaty bones - the meat flosses between the teeth and massages the gums while the bones will scrape plaque and tartar off the teeth. This means edible bones like those found in a chicken quarter or a lamb neck NOT those big shin or marrow bones which may crack your dogs teeth.





Make sure that the meal is big enough for the dog to %26#039;work for his dinner%26#039;. This could mean a chicken drumstick or a pork shoulder depending on the size of the dog. RAW bones do not crack or splinter and they are completely digestible by the dog. Never feed cooked bones.
Reply:No you must get doggy tooth paste. They will get sick!
Reply:NO - absolutely NOT!





You must only use toothpaste approved for dogs with a toothbrush approved for dogs.
Reply:no human toothpaste. there are things in it that are bad for the dog. get dog toothpaste,comes in chicken flavor and they love it and won%26#039;t mind the brushing.
Reply:No, it CAN BE toxic to dogs. They make certain solutions for that, google dr.foster and smith they have everything you will need. If you don%26#039;t want to do that CALL your vet and ask. Good luck, and you are making a bigger effort than most people do!
Reply:NO!! Trust me I know stuff.
Reply:No.
Reply:No. The flouride in it is very bad for them, plus the minty flavoring usually stings them because they have very sensitive gums.



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