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Amanda7 · 04-13-2008, 08:53 PM

I use both, though I think the spray is less intense. The gel seems very concentrated and they hate the taste. The spray seems lighter, though both work very well.

YorkieChick1 · 04-13-2008, 11:07 PM

I have both and I use both but I had ordered the Salmon flavored gel and the pups really don't like the taste!! They said that the salmon oil makes it more palatable for dogs and cats but mine like the original flavor better. I don't know if they even sell the salmon one anymore!

MeganJ · 04-14-2008, 04:42 AM

I use both. I mostly use the gel, but on days I don't, I use the spray. Its much easier. I have those finger brushes, but I also use a Q-tip as well sometimes.

They hated the spray at first, but now they are use to it.

RMKC · 04-14-2008, 07:59 AM

I been thinking about getting some too, but was there not something written on that there is something in it that is bad ?????? Confused

Gazou · 04-14-2008, 08:01 AM

I always use the gel and never had problems .

Nancy1999 · 04-14-2008, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YorkieChick1

I have both and I use both but I had ordered the Salmon flavored gel and the pups really don't like the taste!! They said that the salmon oil makes it more palatable for dogs and cats but mine like the original flavor better. I don't know if they even sell the salmon one anymore!

They still sell the salmon flavor, but recommend it for cats, on some sites this isn't clear.

ARCHIE · 04-14-2008, 10:40 AM

http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...eferrerid=4890

We use the spray and have been for two years.

juliaw04 · 04-14-2008, 11:02 AM

I'm so glad you started this thread! I was just getting ready to do the same!

I need to start doing something for their teeth and I think Petzlife is going to be the next thing I try. I've tried brushing A.J's teeth before and he hated it! I also bought a "tooth brushing-toy"...like a bone shaped chew toy with bristles on the end...he hated it, it just made his gums bleed

I think I'm going to start with the gel and see how that goes...Now, is there anyone on here that sells it for a good price?

Wylie's Mom · 04-14-2008, 11:40 AM

I use the gel - just bc I think the spray is sort of "startling" you know what I mean? So, we just put a bit on our finger - and put in their mouth, rub on teeth just before bed time. We don't brush. We dont' brush bc we're basically horrible, neglectful, unworthy parents - in a nutshell.

Marcel - who has not been on kibble (eats NV Raw) since 4.5 mths old has perfectly white teeth - he is now 1.4 years old. Wylie - who is 3.5 years old - has never had dental work - his teeth have actually cleaned up remarkably just from being on raw, and intermittent use of Petzlife (we've actually been really lax about it). I just looked at his teeth for you - they are white with a few spots of tartar - nothing to warrant any dental work at all.

silyjillie · 04-14-2008, 11:54 AM

I think I'll buy the gel, since most people like it better. I was gonna get the spray, figured it'd be quick and easy for him. I like the idea of just using a q-tip and rubbing it on his teeth. That might work better for him. He'll let me pull his lips out and get to the outside of his teeth but forget about opening his mouth for the insides. He's so strong! He just clamps his jaw down soo hard and I can't open it for anything! My parents dog didn't like us opening his mouth but we could. Not Meeko! For those of you who are using the gel with either a brush of q-tips, do you rub along the inside of their teeth too? Another poster, not sure which thread but I know I read it recently, said not to worry about the inside of their teeth. That the tartar forms on the outside. Is that true? I've been wrestling with him for a week now, hoping after a few weeks he'll get use to it and realize its not do bad.

fbmom · 04-14-2008, 04:32 PM

I just ordered the gel. I hope my babies teeth will look as clean as Archie's!

chimicole · 04-14-2008, 05:00 PM

I just ordered the gel and the spray. Cordy is so persnickity, so I ordered the salmon flavor hoping it will make things easier on him, but I doubt it.

Now, for the brushing part.. do you use wipes, a toothbrush or what?

Potter · 04-15-2008, 08:08 AM

I bought the salmon flavoured gel 2 weeks ago because the store didn't carry the normal gel. It is actually pretty easy to apply. Put some on a finger and just rub it in along the gum and teeth. Even if they don't open their mouth, you can still slip your finger in easily. I didn't buy the spray because mine hates the noise from his conditioning spray so I figure he wouldn't like the Petzlife spray either.

Txgurl06 · 04-15-2008, 09:09 AM

i ordered both and C.E.T toothpaste. are they all okay to use together?

I really desperate. Because after what happened to skoshi im really scared about putting any of my babies under. So i dont want to have dental work done on them

fbmom · 04-15-2008, 09:29 AM

txgurl - your pup in your avatar is adorable. I have family in Nocona - not to far from you. If you don't mind my asking, what happened to skoshi?

04-13-2008, 08:53 PM	#16
Amanda7 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Northern New York Posts: 1,307	I use both, though I think the spray is less intense. The gel seems very concentrated and they hate the taste. The spray seems lighter, though both work very well. __________________ Snickers & Baxter Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened.

04-13-2008, 11:07 PM	#17
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,249	I have both and I use both but I had ordered the Salmon flavored gel and the pups really don't like the taste!! They said that the salmon oil makes it more palatable for dogs and cats but mine like the original flavor better. I don't know if they even sell the salmon one anymore! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! Brooke,Binky,Bunny,Buster & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

04-14-2008, 04:42 AM	#18
MeganJ Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 378	I use both. I mostly use the gel, but on days I don't, I use the spray. Its much easier. I have those finger brushes, but I also use a Q-tip as well sometimes. They hated the spray at first, but now they are use to it. __________________ Megan, Mommy to.....Carly ,& Cindy Yorkies are Angels with Paws!

04-14-2008, 07:59 AM	#19
RMKC Rosi & Poli's Mom Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Washington State Posts: 5,428	I been thinking about getting some too, but was there not something written on that there is something in it that is bad ?????? Confused __________________ ROSI & POLI Love my Babies

04-14-2008, 11:02 AM	#23
juliaw04 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 2,166	I'm so glad you started this thread! I was just getting ready to do the same! I need to start doing something for their teeth and I think Petzlife is going to be the next thing I try. I've tried brushing A.J's teeth before and he hated it! I also bought a "tooth brushing-toy"...like a bone shaped chew toy with bristles on the end...he hated it, it just made his gums bleed I think I'm going to start with the gel and see how that goes...Now, is there anyone on here that sells it for a good price? __________________ ~ Julie, mommy to A.J and KaCee~

04-14-2008, 08:01 AM	#20
Gazou YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 2,180	I always use the gel and never had problems .

04-14-2008, 10:40 AM	#22
ARCHIE No Longer A Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW YORK Posts: 16,218	http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/sho...eferrerid=4890 We use the spray and have been for two years.

04-14-2008, 11:40 AM	#24
Wylie's Mom Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 35,889 Blog Entries: 2	I use the gel - just bc I think the spray is sort of "startling" you know what I mean? So, we just put a bit on our finger - and put in their mouth, rub on teeth just before bed time. We don't brush. We dont' brush bc we're basically horrible, neglectful, unworthy parents - in a nutshell. Marcel - who has not been on kibble (eats NV Raw) since 4.5 mths old has perfectly white teeth - he is now 1.4 years old. Wylie - who is 3.5 years old - has never had dental work - his teeth have actually cleaned up remarkably just from being on raw, and intermittent use of Petzlife (we've actually been really lax about it). I just looked at his teeth for you - they are white with a few spots of tartar - nothing to warrant any dental work at all. __________________ ~ A friend told me I was delusional. I nearly fell off my unicorn. ~ °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨° Ann \| Pfeiffer \| Marcel Verdel Purcell \| Wylie \| Artie °¨¨¨°ºOº°¨¨¨°

04-14-2008, 11:54 AM	#25
silyjillie YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 1,060	I think I'll buy the gel, since most people like it better. I was gonna get the spray, figured it'd be quick and easy for him. I like the idea of just using a q-tip and rubbing it on his teeth. That might work better for him. He'll let me pull his lips out and get to the outside of his teeth but forget about opening his mouth for the insides. He's so strong! He just clamps his jaw down soo hard and I can't open it for anything! My parents dog didn't like us opening his mouth but we could. Not Meeko! For those of you who are using the gel with either a brush of q-tips, do you rub along the inside of their teeth too? Another poster, not sure which thread but I know I read it recently, said not to worry about the inside of their teeth. That the tartar forms on the outside. Is that true? I've been wrestling with him for a week now, hoping after a few weeks he'll get use to it and realize its not do bad.

04-14-2008, 04:32 PM	#26
fbmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cisco, TX Posts: 144	I just ordered the gel. I hope my babies teeth will look as clean as Archie's!

04-14-2008, 05:00 PM	#27
chimicole Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 188	I just ordered the gel and the spray. Cordy is so persnickity, so I ordered the salmon flavor hoping it will make things easier on him, but I doubt it. Now, for the brushing part.. do you use wipes, a toothbrush or what? __________________ Mommy to Riley , Connor , Chimi , Cole and Cordell

04-15-2008, 08:08 AM	#28
Potter YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 2,583	I bought the salmon flavoured gel 2 weeks ago because the store didn't carry the normal gel. It is actually pretty easy to apply. Put some on a finger and just rub it in along the gum and teeth. Even if they don't open their mouth, you can still slip your finger in easily. I didn't buy the spray because mine hates the noise from his conditioning spray so I figure he wouldn't like the Petzlife spray either. __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=410379 "No matter how little money and how few possesions you own, having a dog makes you rich."

04-15-2008, 09:09 AM	#29
Txgurl06 RIP Skoshi! Love You Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita falls,tx Posts: 3,383	i ordered both and C.E.T toothpaste. are they all okay to use together? I really desperate. Because after what happened to skoshi im really scared about putting any of my babies under. So i dont want to have dental work done on them __________________ To The"Coolest" Friend A Girl Could Have

04-15-2008, 09:29 AM	#30
fbmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cisco, TX Posts: 144	txgurl - your pup in your avatar is adorable. I have family in Nocona - not to far from you. If you don't mind my asking, what happened to skoshi?