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breath smells terrable :( my yorkies breath is terrible. exept dog toothpaste what can I use. I don't want dog toothpaste. any home remedies thanx :) |
I use tropiclean tooth cleansing gel..it has natural ingredients and I use my fingers to apply it. Mine hate toothbrushes or finger brushes. It helps with bad breath and tartar buildup. you can get it on amazon. |
Why don't you want dog toothpaste, human toothpaste has artificial sweeteners that can be harmful to dogs. During the first year they often have bad breath when they are teething, but if he's older than a year, he needs a dental cleaning, bad breath is usually a sign of plaque and tartar under the gums and eventually the gums will bleed and the teeth will loosen. It's not just a cosmetic problem, the bleeding gums can allow infection to cause heart disease. |
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Have you checked to be sure there is no infection of the gum or a tooth abscess? Might get the vet to check the teeth and gums to see if it's time for a dental cleaning. Most dogs will let you brush their teeth if you very slowly work up to it and gently and patiently desensitize them to the process over a month's time or so, rewarding them with serial treats and a celebration after each session. Most dogs don't take that long but even the most phobic will do fine after a month of a slow process of getting them used to the brush and the toothpaste in their mouth. Start out just touching the brush to the closed mouth and treat, praise and work up from there until you are brushing a tooth a day. Short and sweet and after a while, brush two teeth and out and so on. Before long, you can get the whole mouth in and then serial treat them and really praise them, toss a ball or rough play with them to work out the tension and then a quick trip outside to pee, to further relieve any stress. |
are dentist stix good ? |
If you mean good as in a good substitute for brushing, then the answer is NO. |
Tibbe's breath only gets bad right before it's time for his annual dental cleaning as I brush his teeth regularly besides the annual professional cleanings. Look at your dogs gums and compare them with any of the pictured site's gum/teeth pictures and examine the teeth for brown coloration or coating, dark spots, holes, cracks and the gums for swelling, redness, ulcers, etc. and see the vet if you spot anything that looks bad or suspicious for trouble brewing. https://www.google.com/search?q=cani...61%3B500%3B416 |
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thanx :thumbup: |
Sense you don't brush your dog teeth you need the vet to check for any probems and they may need to do a dental. |
I use CET toothpaste for Gracie and she gets one CET enzymatic chew in the evening each day. |
Does your dog have tarter on the back teeth? A vet dental appointment can remove that and help save your dog from losing teeth. They do sell an enzymatic liquid that you can use on your dog's teeth. Some are spray on and others can be put in the drinking water. The better ones do a good job of removing some plaque from the teeth and keeping them clean. Do an online search for various supply places that sell them. |
My 5 lb yorkie had to have 14 teeth extracted. All her upper & lower incisors & premolars due to gum disease. She is better now & eats fine. I'd like to know the best enzymatic rinse for her. All my other dogs have never had this. I've heard yorkies are prone to bad teeth & gums. Worries me for her sicnr she's only 5 yrs old. She's never had a strong bite. Couldn't play with toys easily. |
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There was a member here that posted the pictures of her dog's teeth before and after treatment with a liquid enzyme. It was impressive but I don't remember what brand she used. I have read good reviews on Leba III dental spray. It can remove plaque and also keep it from forming but if your dog already has rotting teeth they need to be attended to by a vet. The enzyme cleaners are good for a young dog that does not already have decayed teeth. |
there are a few you can look at healthy mouth, petzlife and Leba III. I agree with Gracielove. A raw meaty diet is best for your dogs teeth, there are no carbs to create plaque and tartar build up and the chewing motion actually pushes up into the gum line to clean the teeth. I've seen the results on my own dog. My friend had a 6 year old yorkie with black plaque buildup on her teeth, she bought Leba and followed the instructions. She told me within two weeks it was falling off in chunks. |
Some of these products may be helpful in keeping tartar at bay, but when the odor is already there and the dog is over two, you need to see a vet. Odor is always a symptom of something, and masking the odor is never a solution. |
Very true Nancy. They could have underlying organ or digestive issues. What is your dog eating now. |
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And that is also a sign of digestive or organ issues. I have a friend I've just helped out with her wee fella who was in a right mess and it all stopped when we altered his diet and added a few natural items. Truly amazed. Bad breath, wheezing, hair falling out, bloating, constantly itchy, ear infections his feet were raw. |
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Dogs can only use toothpastes for dogs, please dont use human's. And, I will suggest to take your dog to vet to see if she needs to do tooth cleaning. Mine had a tooth cleaning last year and cost me around $200 in Vancouver. But, the breath smells back to normal and tartars are all gone. |
My puppy's breath stinks too! |
I can't find where you can post a new message so I'm sorry if I'm starting a new one here. I have a question about tear staining. My Ellie's eyes are always tearing up. I am honest in saying I'm not good about cleaning her eyes every day but when I give her a bath, even that doesn't get rid of the stains like a groomer can. I've heard of Angel Eyes but I'm not real keen on that as I've seen reviews online and I don't feel confident in giving it to my puppy. She's only 5 pounds even though she has just turned 2. Plus, is it a powder? She eats dry food. Do I have to wet it? I have also heard of Nuvet. Has anyone else heard of it? I haven't seen any reviews on it but I've read it's a natural drug or pill form. Any thoughts? |
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Some people have had success changing to a good natural diet. I have also heard of people who changed to good purified water seeing less tearing. They do sell little wipes for the dog's eyes to clean the area everyday with and that is important. The build up of moisture does cause a red yeast to start growing on the face where it is damp all the time. Daily cleaning is a must but it is not a solution. We have Gracie on a good quality raw commercial diet and she drinks either distilled or filtered water. We have no tearing. |
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