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07-29-2012, 01:44 PM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2006 Location: Georgia
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| does a raw or homecooked diet prevent tartar buildup? Since my 6yrold tucker lost several teeth at his dental cleaning last week, I have been looking into what more I can do to prevent this tartar. My vet suggested a larger kibble might scrape his teeth better while he is eating. Another source said that the carbs and starches in dog food are what causes the buildup. I have been feeding him blue wilderness grain free for small dogs. Is there a specific diet, dog food, or supplement that will help? |
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07-29-2012, 02:20 PM | #2 |
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| Sometimes it's simply genetics and there's not much else you can do, but try to be as preventative as possible Brushing daily, etc. There are some products out there which can aid. HealthyMouth is one that's a bit pricey, but approved by VOHC, and has had test trials. I will say people who feed Prey Model Raw often rave about the dental benefits. I'm not sure a pre-made raw or homecooked would be that much more beneficial... though I do know that a lot of people who feed premade say their dogs look better, because they have less carbs and preservatives, etc. I agree that a larger kibble will not help, if anything it could make it worse. I definitely don't believe kibble helps keep teeth clean at all. It's the equivalent of a person expecting hard pretzels to keep their teeth clean every day. Good luck
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07-29-2012, 05:34 PM | #3 |
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| The best thing for teeth is to brush them regularly.
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07-29-2012, 06:00 PM | #4 |
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| As someone who fees prey model raw, I can definitely vouch for the dental benefits! Raw bones keep teeth clean and polished, naturally. Never cooked bones though; as they can splinter and cause choking. But a dogs teeth are meant for tearing up meat and scraping it off of bones; not to mention crunching through them. Even if you're already feeding a good grain-free kibble; I know lots of doggie owners who supplement with a raw bone two or three times a week just for the dental help. Chicken necks are wonderful, good sized for tiny dogs (my 4 chihuahuas all eat it, no problem) and very inexpensive (usually around 79 cents a pound here.) I feed all of my dogs prey model raw; and if you ever have any questions about it don't hesitate to send me a message! =) |
07-29-2012, 06:46 PM | #5 |
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| Yes, significantly. Fair ly I still feed a bit of kibble however thw difference has been dramaic compared to wet food and kibble feeding.
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07-29-2012, 07:14 PM | #6 |
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| I feed PMR and brush daily with a dab of Nutiva coconut oil on the brush. So far, no dentals for the past 2 years. He would normally require a dental every 9 months with brushing only, due to plaque build-up.
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07-29-2012, 07:23 PM | #7 |
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| We also use plaqu attack and one brushes, we use greenies previously follow meals with acidics last and regular dentals.
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07-29-2012, 07:25 PM | #8 |
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| Plaque on the teeth is mostly due to genetics, I'm convinced. I think every owner should brush their dogs teeth daily or at least every other day. I have recently added coconut oil to the brush for one of my dogs who does not care for toothpaste.
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07-30-2012, 05:10 AM | #9 |
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| It would be hard to brush on a older dog that has gum disease but a few seconds a day till he get use to it will help. Best thing any dog owner can do is start brushing when you get them. They will be use to it and let you. Even if it's just a wet brush 30 seconds everyday. IME nothing worst that taking a dog for a checkup and 2,3-5 teeth need to come out everytime. JME |
07-30-2012, 07:06 AM | #10 |
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| I guess I forgot to mention than I brush his teeth at least twice a week already, so I am looking at other ways to help. Thanks. |
07-30-2012, 07:11 AM | #11 |
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07-30-2012, 07:28 AM | #12 |
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| raw is thought to clean teeth by those who feed it. I'm not sure the same could be said about homecooked. I don't know of any studies related to this and there may never be any. So you would just have anecdotal internet opinions to go on. I have found tat while any peope think the bones help keep teeth cean, there is no mention of tips of teeth breaking off or tooth fractures (dogs like to get these from hard bones in their upper forth premolars). So it is a matter of what you are confortable with. I tend to not choose diets for dental purposes because there are many other factors to consider first. Teeth can be brushed and professionally cleaned as needed.
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07-30-2012, 10:57 AM | #13 |
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| I have tried several different chews -including greenies- and I have found that they upset his stomach. He chews on a rubber toy that claims to help, but I'm not so sure. He also has the occasional rawhide as well. |
07-30-2012, 11:00 AM | #14 |
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| Opening my self up to critism (which is welcomed) Ill admit at 4 yrs Scoobers has never had or needes dentals Princess is almost 3 her either...both have neen on raw about 2a years with kibble on off supplimentally. Elvis came at 2 with severely plaque covered teeth, I mean so bad we could only see tooth tips to know they were there. Elvis is having dentals every 6three months still removing old build up and getting gum treatments. Elvis has what the vet says is no new build ip. Maybe genetics maybe not enough time. Im banking on it being raw and time will tell if this situation is another raw testimonial on dental bennefits.
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07-30-2012, 11:01 AM | #15 |
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| Rawhide kills dogs, please discontinue its use.
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