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Sandysbabies · 08-28-2012, 07:37 AM

I use the Tropiclean gel, I think its called, and it really helps. My vet said I could try it and kinda hooted at it, but it does work. I also like to use the finger brushes or pads. Alot easier on mine than the brushes. They are all stuborn when it comes to their teeth, nails and ears. ugh!!!

Wylie's Mom · 08-30-2012, 06:37 PM

You forgot one check box

-- using the right kind of chews to do the job that nature should do for doggies. That's what I use. My babies haven't needed a dental so far - they are 8, 6, and 2. Knock on wood.

shelimcallister · 08-30-2012, 07:29 PM

Max is such a pain with a manual toothbrush. Can I send him to you for a sonicare training? Pleeeeaaase?

sugarmamma · 08-31-2012, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by shelimcallister

Max is such a pain with a manual toothbrush. Can I send him to you for a sonicare training? Pleeeeaaase?

Orlando isn't that far away~ send him over!

Hoping to try yet again to put together a Florida meet up someday

Jacksmom052709 · 08-31-2012, 02:21 PM

I don't brush their teeth - instead I use bully sticks and Jack gets a Dentastix and when their breath gets stinky from the bully sticks, they get a dose of Tropiclean. Jack is 3 and has not had any problems - each vet visit has been good as are as his dentals go

sugarmamma · 09-01-2012, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Jacksmom052709

I don't brush their teeth - instead I use bully sticks and Jack gets a Dentastix and when their breath gets stinky from the bully sticks, they get a dose of Tropiclean. Jack is 3 and has not had any problems - each vet visit has been good as are as his dentals go

Yay!! It's all in the genes. My Sugar had her first dental at 21 months ( before I got her) at already lost 4 teeth. She lost an additional 6 teeth a year later

but so far has't lost any in 2 years since we started her Sonicare dental routine.

capt_noonie · 09-01-2012, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

Yay!! It's all in the genes. My Sugar had her first dental at 21 months ( before I got her) at already lost 4 teeth. She lost an additional 6 teeth a year later

but so far has't lost any in 2 years since we started her Sonicare dental routine.

I really think it's in the genes also. Uni is 5 and hasn't ever had a dental. I'm not even that good with brushing her teeth. But last month, the last time we went to see the vet, she said her teeth looked great.

She only had one extraction, which was the baby canine that never came out. She did have tartar between the two canines and since it's been out, her teeth have been pretty white. Can't say the same about mine.

wemple2 · 09-01-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

You forgot one check box

-- using the right kind of chews to do the job that nature should do for doggies. That's what I use. My babies haven't needed a dental so far - they are 8, 6, and 2. Knock on wood.

Might I ask what the right kind of chews are? Thanks.

Wylie's Mom · 09-02-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by wemple2

Might I ask what the right kind of chews are? Thanks.

What I really meant is the right kind of chews for your dog, bc your dog has to like them...and want to really gnaw and scrape at them. We use raw non-consumbable bones (mostly Bison back), CET (about 3 kinds), and 3-4 other kinds we get at the pet food boutique (like the organic/wheat free etc ones). The raw ones seem to be giving them the most benefit - bc once the meat is gone, they scrape nice and good. We get the bison bones at Whole Foods and have the butcher cut them in 1/3rds, so each rib usually gives about 3 servings (so we end up w/ a total of around 20 raw bones for about $8 or so.

ltret0294 · 09-02-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarmamma

Yay!! It's all in the genes. My Sugar had her first dental at 21 months ( before I got her) at already lost 4 teeth. She lost an additional 6 teeth a year later

but so far has't lost any in 2 years since we started her Sonicare dental routine.

Zipp(Spike) had a full set of teeth at 17 1/2 years old and he still knew how to use them when He died 6/28/12.

Where do you get the very small finger brushes. I wipe their faces w/a wash cloth and finger brush their teeth 2X a day.

CouversMom · 09-10-2012, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

What I really meant is the right kind of chews for your dog, bc your dog has to like them...and want to really gnaw and scrape at them. We use raw non-consumbable bones (mostly Bison back), CET (about 3 kinds), and 3-4 other kinds we get at the pet food boutique (like the organic/wheat free etc ones). The raw ones seem to be giving them the most benefit - bc once the meat is gone, they scrape nice and good. We get the bison bones at Whole Foods and have the butcher cut them in 1/3rds, so each rib usually gives about 3 servings (so we end up w/ a total of around 20 raw bones for about $8 or so.

We might have to try these... Bison back? I'll be stopping by the butcher today

View Poll Results: What Method(s) of Dental Care do you employ for your pups?
Sonicare or battery operated toothbrush	5	6.94%
Manual Toothbrush	41	56.94%
Finger brush or Wipes	19	26.39%
Water or Mouth additive (including Oravet)	8	11.11%
Occasional or regular Dentals	15	20.83%
I do no Dental Care at all	6	8.33%
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08-30-2012, 06:37 PM	#17
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08-30-2012, 07:29 PM	#18
shelimcallister Max Main's Mamma Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Orlando, Florida, United States Posts: 1,101 Blog Entries: 1	Max is such a pain with a manual toothbrush. Can I send him to you for a sonicare training? Pleeeeaaase? __________________ Max and Sheli

08-31-2012, 02:21 PM	#20
Jacksmom052709 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,044	I don't brush their teeth - instead I use bully sticks and Jack gets a Dentastix and when their breath gets stinky from the bully sticks, they get a dose of Tropiclean. Jack is 3 and has not had any problems - each vet visit has been good as are as his dentals go __________________ ~Lori ~ Mom to fur babies Jack, Izzy & Jada & their kitty siblings, Mr. Poops, Milo, Pearl & barn kitty Nanny.

08-28-2012, 07:37 AM	#16
Sandysbabies YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,234	I use the Tropiclean gel, I think its called, and it really helps. My vet said I could try it and kinda hooted at it, but it does work. I also like to use the finger brushes or pads. Alot easier on mine than the brushes. They are all stuborn when it comes to their teeth, nails and ears. ugh!!!