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Sheba's Mommy · 05-09-2007, 06:57 AM

I have heard about the dry dog food being good for their teeth as being a myth but I find that if you ask 5 people or 5 vets for advice, you'll get at least 3 different opinions.
Nothing cleans their teeth like actually cleaning their teeth, you know?

I won't give them bones though...you are talking about real bones, right Wylie's Mom?
Our neighbor lost their dog when a bone lodged in his bowels and tore it.
Bummer.

Well, I went out yesterday and got sample packets of Canidae and Eagle Pack and I also picked up a can of Wellness 95% chicken that is a topper for dry food.

Well, since Canidae is the 5 star food according to dogfoodanalysis I decided to try that first and lo and behold! she ate it this morning!!
I hope she keeps it up...time will tell!!

I did figure out why she's holding out for the Beneful though ~ they add sugar! She want's Sugar Pops, not Special K!

Can't say I blame her but because their diet isn't as versatile as ours is, I'd rather she eat what will do her body good!

The lady that sold me the Wellness Topper said she puts it in ice cube trays and freezes it and when her dog wants a treat when the family's eating ice cream, she gives her dog his own healthy frozen treat! I thought that was pretty cool but I think I'll tackle one problem before I get fancy!

I wouldn't fret about the dry food if she ate more crunchy treats but she's out playing all day and really isn't interested in treats if there's squirrels and chipmunks to chase!

I clean her teeth every night but she won't let me use any of the doggy tooth brushes or devices...I have to use a semi-rough washcloth that works pretty well.
I have heard of some doggy parents whose dogs actually bring them their toothbrush but I've never had that kind of luck with Sheba.
I wish!!!

LC ~ I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that this great group can help you find out what will work for Sadie.
There has to be something, you know?

This group is very helpful and I'm sure that as a group, we can find what Sadie and Mommy likes!

My fingers are crossed that this morning wasn't a fluke!

05-09-2007, 06:57 AM	#9
Sheba's Mommy Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27	I have heard about the dry dog food being good for their teeth as being a myth but I find that if you ask 5 people or 5 vets for advice, you'll get at least 3 different opinions. Nothing cleans their teeth like actually cleaning their teeth, you know? I won't give them bones though...you are talking about real bones, right Wylie's Mom? Our neighbor lost their dog when a bone lodged in his bowels and tore it. Bummer. Well, I went out yesterday and got sample packets of Canidae and Eagle Pack and I also picked up a can of Wellness 95% chicken that is a topper for dry food. Well, since Canidae is the 5 star food according to dogfoodanalysis I decided to try that first and lo and behold! she ate it this morning!! I hope she keeps it up...time will tell!! I did figure out why she's holding out for the Beneful though ~ they add sugar! She want's Sugar Pops, not Special K! Can't say I blame her but because their diet isn't as versatile as ours is, I'd rather she eat what will do her body good! The lady that sold me the Wellness Topper said she puts it in ice cube trays and freezes it and when her dog wants a treat when the family's eating ice cream, she gives her dog his own healthy frozen treat! I thought that was pretty cool but I think I'll tackle one problem before I get fancy! I wouldn't fret about the dry food if she ate more crunchy treats but she's out playing all day and really isn't interested in treats if there's squirrels and chipmunks to chase! I clean her teeth every night but she won't let me use any of the doggy tooth brushes or devices...I have to use a semi-rough washcloth that works pretty well. I have heard of some doggy parents whose dogs actually bring them their toothbrush but I've never had that kind of luck with Sheba. I wish!!! LC ~ I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers and I hope that this great group can help you find out what will work for Sadie. There has to be something, you know? This group is very helpful and I'm sure that as a group, we can find what Sadie and Mommy likes! My fingers are crossed that this morning wasn't a fluke!