Doggie Floss?

Konotashi · 03-09-2011, 12:04 AM

Ozzy's top two canines never fell out (the puppy needles), and there's a little space between the adult canines and the pup canines that collects gunk. I got him a toothbrush today to try and clean it out, but it didn't work very well.
He didn't like me brushing his teeth very much, but he was a good boy and sat still for the whole process and got lots of love after. He loved the toothpaste.

I was wondering if it was okay to use people's dental floss between those teeth, or if there was a doggy floss or something I could possibly use?

Catu · 03-09-2011, 12:19 AM

I don't see how he will let you use floss without doing more harm than good and end up damaging the gums, predisposing for infections.

Those teeth need to be removed, that is the only solution. I don't remember now how old is Ozzy, but by now I bet they should be defeinitively out and i doubt they will fall on their own. Small breeds tend to have worse dental problems than a big dog like a GSD already without puppy canines staying. The sooner the better a vet should take them out.

Konotashi · 03-09-2011, 12:23 AM

He doesn't mind me playing with his mouth. He doesn't like it, but he'll sit still for it. When I can afford it, I'll have them removed, but right now, I'm saving everything I have. (He's 9 months).

TheNamesNelson · 04-07-2011, 12:19 AM

I know this will probably sound monstrous but my GSD had a lower canine baby tooth that fractured while the adult was growing through. So he had this large adult tooth and this sliver sticking out right along side of it. My boy is really good at letting me do whatever I want with him, he lets me brush his teeth and pretty much play around in his mouth. I ended up getting a hold of that tiny sliver and pulling slightly and this huge piece of tooth that was like 1/4 an inch came out.

It didn't even bother him, he sat right there and didn't even squirm. I think he enjoyed the relief. His adult teeth came through all fine and he has perfect teeth now.

Stosh · 04-07-2011, 08:18 AM

Hey, we missed you!! Hope you're doing well. Would it help if Ozzy chewed one of those flossing toys? They look like felt but I think it's a microfiber material.

onyx'girl · 04-07-2011, 08:30 AM

I would give him a raw meaty bone to chew on, it may help work those puppy teeth out.

I agree with Catu, they need to come out asap. Is there a way you can borrow the money so he doesn't have to wait? Or maybe your vet will work out a payment plan with you?

Konotashi · 04-07-2011, 04:18 PM

Sorry I haven't been on in a while.

The other night I was playing with him and his last baby tooth came out. I didn't think it was ever going to, but it did.

03-09-2011, 12:04 AM	#1 (permalink)
Konotashi Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,380	Doggie Floss? Ozzy's top two canines never fell out (the puppy needles), and there's a little space between the adult canines and the pup canines that collects gunk. I got him a toothbrush today to try and clean it out, but it didn't work very well. He didn't like me brushing his teeth very much, but he was a good boy and sat still for the whole process and got lots of love after. He loved the toothpaste. I was wondering if it was okay to use people's dental floss between those teeth, or if there was a doggy floss or something I could possibly use? __________________ Ozzy - Chocolate Pom "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog." My Photography

03-09-2011, 12:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
Catu Crowned Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Valdivia, Chile Posts: 4,269	I don't see how he will let you use floss without doing more harm than good and end up damaging the gums, predisposing for infections. Those teeth need to be removed, that is the only solution. I don't remember now how old is Ozzy, but by now I bet they should be defeinitively out and i doubt they will fall on their own. Small breeds tend to have worse dental problems than a big dog like a GSD already without puppy canines staying. The sooner the better a vet should take them out. __________________ "The dog does not need to be deranked so much as the people need to learn to act like people worth listening to" Suzanne Clothier. Diabla, my Daemon; SchH A, RH-T A Akela, my Direwolf; Work in Progress Bagheera, Long term puppy host

03-09-2011, 12:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Konotashi Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,380	He doesn't mind me playing with his mouth. He doesn't like it, but he'll sit still for it. When I can afford it, I'll have them removed, but right now, I'm saving everything I have. (He's 9 months). __________________ Ozzy - Chocolate Pom "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog." My Photography

04-07-2011, 08:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	I would give him a raw meaty bone to chew on, it may help work those puppy teeth out. I agree with Catu, they need to come out asap. Is there a way you can borrow the money so he doesn't have to wait? Or maybe your vet will work out a payment plan with you? __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

04-07-2011, 04:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
Konotashi Knighted Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,380	Sorry I haven't been on in a while. The other night I was playing with him and his last baby tooth came out. I didn't think it was ever going to, but it did. __________________ Ozzy - Chocolate Pom "In a perfect world, every dog would have a home and every home would have a dog." My Photography

04-07-2011, 12:19 AM	#4 (permalink)
TheNamesNelson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 206	I know this will probably sound monstrous but my GSD had a lower canine baby tooth that fractured while the adult was growing through. So he had this large adult tooth and this sliver sticking out right along side of it. My boy is really good at letting me do whatever I want with him, he lets me brush his teeth and pretty much play around in his mouth. I ended up getting a hold of that tiny sliver and pulling slightly and this huge piece of tooth that was like 1/4 an inch came out. It didn't even bother him, he sat right there and didn't even squirm. I think he enjoyed the relief. His adult teeth came through all fine and he has perfect teeth now.

04-07-2011, 08:18 AM	#5 (permalink)
Stosh Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: tyler texas Posts: 8,434	Hey, we missed you!! Hope you're doing well. Would it help if Ozzy chewed one of those flossing toys? They look like felt but I think it's a microfiber material.

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