[Yorkiemom1]

I have spent a small fortune on 4 different water additives....not impressed with tarter removal. I have researched different doggie toothpastes with no huge success....maybe I am expecting too much from these products. I am thinking there HAS to be fruit that can be added to daily meals....like some pineapple, or papaya, or oranges....something that can just keep eating away at tartar, on a daily basis....breaking dsown stubborn tarter and preventing "laying down" of NEW tartar. Papaya has an enzyme that kills bacteria that stimulates the beginning of tartar build up. I have read clinical studies and double blind studies and I am now trying to firgue out if human toothpaste actually does do a better job of breaking down tartar, and then if it ACTUALLY is not good for dogs and why it is not good for dog....is it if the concume an entire tube, or is it actually toxic to dogs in small quantities. Rembrand toothpaste utilizes fruit enzymes, especially from the papaya....at least that was the article released by the "inventors" and patent holders of the product. I am wondering if it is toxic to dogs, and in what quantities...not willing to use any live subjects for testing!!!....just searching for valid research articles. I am wondering if I fed chopped up papaya to my dogs everyday, if it would break down the tartar that is already built up on their teeth, or if another acidic fruit would work better.....and would these fruits be safe for them to ingest, say 1/4 cup a day with no side effects. Any ideas, or input or suggestions or direction?? I woul;d much rather be able to feed them 1/4 cup of fruit a day, then spend the $485.00/per dog, for tooth cleaning....not to mention the risk of anesthesia! I am real big on "evidenced based research and outcomes"....if anyone has any info in this area, I hope you will share....