Toothbrush for small dogs?

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LordGrover

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33,648 posts

218 months

Friday 17th June 2022
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I have a brace of Yorkies, combined total 6.5kgs - they're pretty small.
Regular toothbrushes are just too big, and the doggy ones that fit over your finger are also too big.

Stella's just had five extractions and I don't want her or her brother to go through that again.

Can anyone recommend a small toothbrush or anything else suitable?

moorx

3,759 posts

120 months

Friday 17th June 2022
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The Virbac toothbrush is double ended, and has a pretty small head at one end from what I remember:

https://www.animeddirect.co.uk/virbac-enzymatic-to...

I think they also sell these at P@H.

PositronicRay

27,381 posts

189 months

Saturday 18th June 2022
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We were recommended Plaque Off, i was sceptical but seems to work. Vet confirms no dental problems of teeth cleaning req on 8 & 10 yo.


LordHaveMurci

12,070 posts

175 months

Saturday 18th June 2022
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PositronicRay said:
We were recommended Plaque Off, i was sceptical but seems to work. Vet confirms no dental problems of teeth cleaning req on 8 & 10 yo.
I use it for my 2 dogs & 1 of my cats, it was highly recommended by the rescue places I adopted the dogs from.

Combined with regular brushing (no, not the cat!) it seems to work well.

No idea on smaller brushes though, my 6kg Westie is fine with a normal brush. Can you use a kids brush?