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Charlies Mamma · 03-18-2011, 04:28 PM

This has to be the best place to ask this question....
My Charlie from time to time has some REALLY BAD breath

He wont eat those biscuits that are for good breath and I am guessing that regular people toothpaste would be a NO NO

I looked online but could only find toothpaste for dogs that was supposed to taste like meat... this did not make me feel like his breath would be "minty fresh" afterwards.

So anyone have a suggestion? anyone have this issue?

LOL

OwnedByJezebel · 03-18-2011, 04:36 PM

Sounds like Charlie needs a dental. Did all of his baby teeth fall out?

I've never seen dog toothpaste that was mint scented. (Maybe they make it, I just haven't seen it). If it cleans your dog's teeth, then his breath should be fine.

Charlies Mamma · 03-18-2011, 04:40 PM

you know I dont know if his baby teeth have fallen out I got him at 6 months and I have never seen him lose teeth. or noticed that he had lost any. He was just at the vet and they alsways look at his teeth and gums to make sure he doest have any plaque build up. At what point would he have lost them?

Charlies Mamma · 03-18-2011, 04:48 PM

Petco has the meat flavored toohpaste for dogs they have chicke/turkey and beef flavors LOL

jadabug · 03-18-2011, 04:58 PM

Here is a link for CET Vanilla-mint toothpaste. Most veterinary offices carry it or you can get it at Amazon also. That's what I use. They have poultry flavor too, but the vanilla-mint smells better.

It contains enzymes that help to break down plaque

Amazon.com: CET Toothpaste Vanilla/Mint: Home &...

jennzy · 03-18-2011, 05:02 PM

mint flavoured hmmmm
no wonder why ur dog doesnt like it!
dogs tends to go for the meat flavoured toothpaste :P
my vet says dogs often swallow their baby teeth. its best to have a vet look at them

ur puppy might need a few baby teeth pulled otu most likely

Nancy1999 · 03-18-2011, 05:08 PM

Breath fresheners only work for a short time, they don't tackle the problem - that could be anything from teething, to a double row of teeth, to an older dog having problems with tartar. Yorkies have a serious problem with tartar, and if not taken care of, they will lose their teeth. I recommend a dental also. We use Petzlife tooth gel that is said to soften tartar and we brush with toothpaste made for dogs, Joey also chews on Bully sticks nightly and this helps clean teeth. At 4 1/2 he still has fresh smelling breath. How old is Charlie, if he's a 6 months or so, he's teething, and this causes stinky breath. If he's a year or so, it could be a double row of teeth, meaning baby teeth didn't come out, and food builds up between the rows. If he's two or more, it's likely tartar and if bad enough gum pockets fill up with food, and this stinks.

Charlies Mamma · 03-18-2011, 05:17 PM

well Charlie is 5 yrs old and while he hasnt been to a dentist he has been to the vet and they have never said he had a tarter problem they always say his teeth and gums look good, and it isnt all the time that it smells bad just eeeeeevery now and then. i guess i need to see if I can find a doggy dentist

Nancy1999 · 03-18-2011, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlies Mamma

well Charlie is 5 yrs old and while he hasnt been to a dentist he has been to the vet and they have never said he had a tarter problem they always say his teeth and gums look good, and it isnt all the time that it smells bad just eeeeeevery now and then. i guess i need to see if I can find a doggy dentist

If you're not doing anything to remove the tartar, it starts building up above the gum line, and eventually there are little pockets between the teeth and gum, and this is where food can build up, and this causes an odor. He's at a good age to do a dental, and their are many products available that help reduce tartar, so cleanings can be further apart. If pockets get too big the tooth loosens by itself. Remember, dogs aren't likely to get cavities they lose teeth from gum disease.

Princess10 · 03-18-2011, 05:35 PM

i have a slightly off topic question...when is a good time to do a first dental? princess needs two baby teeth out & i want a full cleaning done as well, but her teeth still look really good. occasionally i'll have to wipe the baby teeth as they will collect fuzz from her tennis balls...but should i wait to have the cleaning & anesthesia be more "worthwhile"?

TxVicki · 03-18-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Charlies Mamma

well Charlie is 5 yrs old and while he hasnt been to a dentist he has been to the vet and they have never said he had a tarter problem they always say his teeth and gums look good, and it isnt all the time that it smells bad just eeeeeevery now and then. i guess i need to see if I can find a doggy dentist

Your own Vet should be able to do the Dental Cleaning. I know mine does.

Nancy1999 · 03-18-2011, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Princess10

i have a slightly off topic question...when is a good time to do a first dental? princess needs two baby teeth out & i want a full cleaning done as well, but her teeth still look really good. occasionally i'll have to wipe the baby teeth as they will collect fuzz from her tennis balls...but should i wait to have the cleaning & anesthesia be more "worthwhile"?

Most of us have the baby teeth pulled when they do a spay or neuter. I think after that, you should probably have the vet check yearly on the teeth. Some people do the first dental at three, and yearly after that, but as I said before there are some products that really do work well to reduce the amount of time in between cleanings.

Charlies Mamma · 03-18-2011, 05:42 PM

well I have good news, I went to my vets site to see if they reccommend a dentist, turns out they have dentistry there (which is probly why they always look at his teeth) his vet is actually at a vetrinary hospital, so I am going to call them tomorrow and see what they suggest, he was just there a couple weeks ago, should have thought to ask then but he was sick and that was the last thing on my mind

concretegurl · 03-18-2011, 06:39 PM

We use Greenies here religiously. Also Breathies Jerky from Dogwell...Elvis seems to have worse breath than the other dogs even when they eat the same stuff...he's almost never allowed Zuke's Mini Naturals in Salmon, I really watch what I feed him.

Elvis also came to me with "bad teeth" we saved them all but he had swollen irritated gums, and bad decay starting with a lot of plaque build up...dental helped but it gets bad.

yorkietalkjilly · 03-18-2011, 09:47 PM

Tibbe snorts when he smells anything good(like mint), so I don't know if he would like mint-flavored toothpaste but loves his meat-flavored toothpaste and as long as his breath smells good, his dentals are current and he has no gumline buildup, I don't care about minty breath for him. I brush his teeth just about every day.

03-18-2011, 04:28 PM	#1
Charlies Mamma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: With CharlieBrown of course! Posts: 1,403	ok this is a goofy question This has to be the best place to ask this question.... My Charlie from time to time has some REALLY BAD breath He wont eat those biscuits that are for good breath and I am guessing that regular people toothpaste would be a NO NO I looked online but could only find toothpaste for dogs that was supposed to taste like meat... this did not make me feel like his breath would be "minty fresh" afterwards. So anyone have a suggestion? anyone have this issue? LOL __________________ Mom to Bug and Charlie-R.I.P my sweet Charlie 2021

03-18-2011, 04:36 PM	#2
OwnedByJezebel YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,921	Sounds like Charlie needs a dental. Did all of his baby teeth fall out? I've never seen dog toothpaste that was mint scented. (Maybe they make it, I just haven't seen it). If it cleans your dog's teeth, then his breath should be fine. __________________ Life is merrier with a Yorkshire Terrier! Jezebel & Chuy ... RIP: Barkley Loosie & Sassy

03-18-2011, 04:40 PM	#3
Charlies Mamma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: With CharlieBrown of course! Posts: 1,403	you know I dont know if his baby teeth have fallen out I got him at 6 months and I have never seen him lose teeth. or noticed that he had lost any. He was just at the vet and they alsways look at his teeth and gums to make sure he doest have any plaque build up. At what point would he have lost them? __________________ Mom to Bug and Charlie-R.I.P my sweet Charlie 2021

03-18-2011, 04:48 PM	#4
Charlies Mamma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: With CharlieBrown of course! Posts: 1,403	Petco has the meat flavored toohpaste for dogs they have chicke/turkey and beef flavors LOL __________________ Mom to Bug and Charlie-R.I.P my sweet Charlie 2021

03-18-2011, 04:58 PM	#5
jadabug Jada + Bogie = ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mayberry AKA smalltown usa Posts: 24,078	Here is a link for CET Vanilla-mint toothpaste. Most veterinary offices carry it or you can get it at Amazon also. That's what I use. They have poultry flavor too, but the vanilla-mint smells better. It contains enzymes that help to break down plaque Amazon.com: CET Toothpaste Vanilla/Mint: Home &... __________________ Michelle, Jada and Bogie

03-18-2011, 05:02 PM	#6
jennzy YT 500 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: TOronto, Canada Posts: 804	mint flavoured hmmmm no wonder why ur dog doesnt like it! dogs tends to go for the meat flavoured toothpaste :P my vet says dogs often swallow their baby teeth. its best to have a vet look at them ur puppy might need a few baby teeth pulled otu most likely __________________ <Mickey & Coco>

03-18-2011, 05:08 PM	#7
Nancy1999 I ♥ Joey & Ralphie! Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 25,396 Blog Entries: 2	Breath fresheners only work for a short time, they don't tackle the problem - that could be anything from teething, to a double row of teeth, to an older dog having problems with tartar. Yorkies have a serious problem with tartar, and if not taken care of, they will lose their teeth. I recommend a dental also. We use Petzlife tooth gel that is said to soften tartar and we brush with toothpaste made for dogs, Joey also chews on Bully sticks nightly and this helps clean teeth. At 4 1/2 he still has fresh smelling breath. How old is Charlie, if he's a 6 months or so, he's teething, and this causes stinky breath. If he's a year or so, it could be a double row of teeth, meaning baby teeth didn't come out, and food builds up between the rows. If he's two or more, it's likely tartar and if bad enough gum pockets fill up with food, and this stinks. __________________ NancyJoey Proud members of the CrAzYcLuB and YAP! ** Just Say No to Puppymills – Join YAP! Yorkshire Terrier Club of America – Breeder Referrals Last edited by Nancy1999; 03-18-2011 at 05:09 PM.

03-18-2011, 05:17 PM	#8
Charlies Mamma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: With CharlieBrown of course! Posts: 1,403	well Charlie is 5 yrs old and while he hasnt been to a dentist he has been to the vet and they have never said he had a tarter problem they always say his teeth and gums look good, and it isnt all the time that it smells bad just eeeeeevery now and then. i guess i need to see if I can find a doggy dentist __________________ Mom to Bug and Charlie-R.I.P my sweet Charlie 2021

03-18-2011, 05:35 PM	#10
Princess10 Banning Queen Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Home of the Kalamazoo Wings, MI. Posts: 3,122	i have a slightly off topic question...when is a good time to do a first dental? princess needs two baby teeth out & i want a full cleaning done as well, but her teeth still look really good. occasionally i'll have to wipe the baby teeth as they will collect fuzz from her tennis balls...but should i wait to have the cleaning & anesthesia be more "worthwhile"? __________________ For The Night Is Dark & Full Of Terriers

03-18-2011, 05:42 PM	#13
Charlies Mamma Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: With CharlieBrown of course! Posts: 1,403	well I have good news, I went to my vets site to see if they reccommend a dentist, turns out they have dentistry there (which is probly why they always look at his teeth) his vet is actually at a vetrinary hospital, so I am going to call them tomorrow and see what they suggest, he was just there a couple weeks ago, should have thought to ask then but he was sick and that was the last thing on my mind __________________ Mom to Bug and Charlie-R.I.P my sweet Charlie 2021

03-18-2011, 06:39 PM	#14
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	We use Greenies here religiously. Also Breathies Jerky from Dogwell...Elvis seems to have worse breath than the other dogs even when they eat the same stuff...he's almost never allowed Zuke's Mini Naturals in Salmon, I really watch what I feed him. Elvis also came to me with "bad teeth" we saved them all but he had swollen irritated gums, and bad decay starting with a lot of plaque build up...dental helped but it gets bad. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!

03-18-2011, 09:47 PM	#15
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	Tibbe snorts when he smells anything good(like mint), so I don't know if he would like mint-flavored toothpaste but loves his meat-flavored toothpaste and as long as his breath smells good, his dentals are current and he has no gumline buildup, I don't care about minty breath for him. I brush his teeth just about every day.