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10-28-2012, 11:01 AM | #1 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tx, USA
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| Non anesthesia teeth cleaning? When I took sophie to the vet about a month ago for a bug bite, the vet checked her over and said she needed her teeth cleaned. She is 4, and I try to brush 2-3 times a week, but there is a buildup of tartar. I was wondering if anyone has had a non anesthesia teeth cleaning for their dog. There is a lady around the DFW area that does it. I am just very concerned about putting her under. |
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10-28-2012, 11:03 AM | #2 |
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| I have heard of them but heard they are not has good because they cant do some of the things necessary. If your dog is healthy and has the pre dental blood work they should be fine getting a regular dental.
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10-28-2012, 11:18 AM | #3 |
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| Many frooming places offer this, but I was told on here it risks the swallowing of bacteria...so I'd ask the vet.
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10-28-2012, 01:01 PM | #4 |
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| They now sell the enzymatic sprays and gels to use on your dog's teeth. Someone here showed the before and after when she used it on one of her dogs and it was very impressive. Her dog's teeth were bad and the gums inflamed. It took her a week or two but they were shiny white when she took the after photo. It's worth a try. There are various formulas and some are all natural. Just make sure you use the enzymatic kind. |
10-28-2012, 01:19 PM | #5 |
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| My vets have told me they just can't really clean sufficiently under the gumline and everywhere else they need to with the dog awake & feeling it & they simply will not do it to a dog. Plus, the dog grows very tired very quickly of being made to lie still as they clean near & under those tender gums even with healthy gums/teeth. If there are pus pockets to be cleaned, etc., it gets very painful for the dog to endure, not to mention if they run into a problem and have to pull a tooth.
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10-28-2012, 01:21 PM | #6 |
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| Nothing takes the place of a dental. As for anesthesia risks, they are so minimal...the risk of a pup getting sick (heart and kidney problems) from periodontal disease is extremely high. Dentals done without anesthesia are not recommended....that is very stressful to a pup..not to mention that it is impossible to do a dental correctly like that. All of my pups get dentals as needed and have been for many, many years. As long as you have a good vet with up to date anesthetic procedures, there should not be a problem. Here is the link to the American Veterinary Dental College... Information for Owners | AVDC - American Veterinary Dental College And...here is their statement on dental scaling without anesthesia: http://www.avdc.org/dentalscaling.html
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10-28-2012, 03:15 PM | #8 | |
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10-28-2012, 04:11 PM | #9 | |
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I'm interested in knowing more about these cleaners. This would be good to use between dental cleanings. Anyone know brand names or where to buy these?
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10-28-2012, 04:45 PM | #10 |
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| Do a search online for enzymatic cleaners for dogs. There are several on Amazon but I'm sure there are many other places that sell them. Some you put directly on the teeth and gums while others can be put in the water. I wish I could remember who it was that posted their dog's picture earlier this year. If you can keep the tarter down between cleanings I'm sure it would not have to be done so often. The person who posted on here had such good results that her dog's gums even healed up. That tarter at the gum line is very destructive. |
10-28-2012, 06:34 PM | #11 |
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| Thank you Gracielove. I will do a search.
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10-28-2012, 06:59 PM | #12 |
Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tx, USA
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| Thanks everyone for your replies, I appreciate them. I use CET enzymatic toothpaste on her. I feed her quality food, she gets bones to chew on for her teeth. I've even begun brushing with coconut oil after reading it may help. I have tried plaque off and didn't really have success with it. I'm also wary of the products that you put in the water as some have some bad ingredients. Well maybe after I get her teeth cleaned, I can try to brush them daily. I feel a bit like genetics is working against me. |
10-28-2012, 07:53 PM | #13 | |
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10-28-2012, 08:31 PM | #14 | |
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Elvis came with bad teeth, but cobsidering all that has beeb done abd comparatively to other breeds I hace and know this seems to be a real issue for yorkies and once decay starts, trust me it can't be reversed. My Elvis will be getting at least 4 teeth pulled soon maybe 6. I can't say enough for dental care with yorkies.
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10-29-2012, 08:37 AM | #15 |
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| This is a video I saw on youtube of a yorkie having their teeth cleaned without anathesia! I don't like how this is being done. The dog seems like it's being suffocated and smushed. I was worried about the risks of putting the dog to sleep during the dental but after seeing this I agreed with my vet.
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