Hobbs & Hootie have to get their teeth cleaned.

[Patti]

Originally Posted by RLC12345678

Thanks, Patti!!!! For curiosity's sake (since I'm not using it anymore), what bad things have you heard about Petzlife recently???

I heard about the alcohol and some level of toxic ingredients. Cali always went crazy after I used it on her, Pixie was fine, but I have not seen great results and
Roxie threw up on the night I used it on her so I just stopped it for now. Iuse dental wipes and toothpaste and brush.

[ARCHIE]

I've had great results using Petzlife for 3 1/2 years. A spray on each side
of the mouth before bedtime 2x weekly plus brushing daily does the trick.
Buddy will be 5 in Jan and he has no sign of tartar in his mouth just
snow white teeth.
I have recently purchased a product called Cool N Clear recommended
here on YT and he threw up with this product. You put a capfull of this
product in 24ozs of water. It has a slight minty smell to it.
For anyone wanting to try it I will sell it for 1/2 price plus shipping.
I believe it was 15.99 plus 8.95 shipping!


The small amount of grain alcohol used in petzlife has not bothered
Buddy at all. Since a very small amount of this product is being
used weekly I wouldn't worry about it. The results are amazingIMO.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Patti

I heard about the alcohol and some level of toxic ingredients. Cali always went crazy after I used it on her, Pixie was fine, but I have not seen great results and
Roxie threw up on the night I used it on her so I just stopped it for now. Iuse dental wipes and toothpaste and brush.

Because alcohol is the second ingredient after water, it really can't be considered healthy. Petzlife says they have never heard of side effects but just reading your post alone tells me that they either aren't getting these reports or they are not being truthful.

[JCarlson2004]

Awww girl, don't make yourself sick with worry! Little Hootie and Mr. Hobbs will be just fine! I know the little cutie pies will be just fine. Their little teeth may be sore for a few days after but then they'll feel much better (and I'm sure their breath will be really yummy too).

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Because alcohol is the second ingredient after water, it really can't be considered healthy. Petzlife says they have never heard of side effects but just reading your post alone tells me that they either aren't getting these reports or they are not being truthful.

One anecdotal report means so little in science, obviously it's important to the person involved, but you can't take this evidence and suggest anything. Spreading rumors is such a vicious thing, and it happens all the time on the Internet. Tartar on teeth isn't healthy either, and there are many risks going under anesthesia, if a product can help delay this, I'm all for it.

It's still not clear if the OP used too much.

[Elisandra]

I have tried Petzlife on Rocky and i have tried Cool N Clear and nothing seems to help, his back teeth look nasty, and i brush but it does no justice sometimes his breath is stinky too.

i think im going to have to take him to get his teeth cleaned too.

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Elisandra

I have tried Petzlife on Rocky and i have tried Cool N Clear and nothing seems to help, his back teeth look nasty, and i brush but it does no justice sometimes his breath is stinky too.

i think im going to have to take him to get his teeth cleaned too.

The manufactures of Cool and Clear do not state that their product will do anything to reduce tartar, only the Yorkietalk member who sells the product suggests this. The manufactures say that their product will freshen breath.

On the other hand, the manufacturers of Petzlife claim their product will reduce tartar if used property. The instructions are different for those dogs with tartar already visible on their teeth. You have to use it several times a day, and brush. I think they say that after a month, you should see results, but some dogs can take longer. For those who wish to prevent tartar build-up, or are on a maintenance program, a couple times a week is sufficient.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

One anecdotal report means so little in science, obviously it's important to the person involved, but you can't take this evidence and suggest anything. Spreading rumors is such a vicious thing, and it happens all the time on the Internet. Tartar on teeth isn't healthy either, and there are many risks going under anesthesia, if a product can help delay this, I'm all for it.

It's still not clear if the OP used too much.

I'm confused. What rumors?
There is another report on YT of two Yorkies getting sick awhile after brushing Petzlife on also.

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

I'm telling you, it's next to impossible for me to brush Abby and Daisy's teeth! It's like trying wrestle a wildcat! How in the world do you all get your babies to hold still so that you don't hurt thier gums or poke thier eye out with the toothbrush?

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

I'm confused. What rumors?
There is another report on YT of two Yorkies getting sick awhile after brushing Petzlife on also.

Rumors are instantiated reports. Anyone can sign up for an account. Many people have more than one account at Yorkietalk, you have no way of knowing the validity of their claims. Even if sincere, you have no way of knowing if they used the product correctly.

[MyPeanutAbbyGra]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

One anecdotal report means so little in science, obviously it's important to the person involved, but you can't take this evidence and suggest anything. Spreading rumors is such a vicious thing, and it happens all the time on the Internet. Tartar on teeth isn't healthy either, and there are many risks going under anesthesia, if a product can help delay this, I'm all for it.

It's still not clear if the OP used too much.

Nancy,
With all due respect, I remember the post you're talking about and I didn't think the OP was being vicious at all. She was simply sharing what her vet told her and her experience with her furbaby's dental cleaning. It's no different than what a lot of people do here...share thier personal experience.

Obviously you like petzlife and I think it's great that it works for Joey, but to each thier own...right?

And as for what EllieMae said, her baby has other problems...I don't blame her for not wanting her little to injest alcohol.


Tammy

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

Nancy,
With all due respect, I remember the post you're talking about and I didn't think the OP was being vicious at all. She was simply sharing what her vet told her and her experience with her furbaby's dental cleaning. It's no different than what a lot of people do here...share thier personal experience.

Obviously you like petzlife and I think it's great that it works for Joey, but to each thier own...right?

And as for what EllieMae said, her baby has other problems...I don't blame her for not wanting her little to injest alcohol.


Tammy

Wow you got that out of my post? Does it sound like I thought someone was vicious? I was responding to EllieMay, and I do believe we need to be careful about taking one person's experience and using it to back up our "theory". I totally agree with you, I believe the OP is genuine, and I'm so sorry if my post is taken as being offensive. I really didn't mean it that way. I can't tell you how serious I believe the tartar problem is with Yorkies. If Joey got sick as the result of a product I would no longer use it either, and I would inform other people. I would not however expect someone to take that information and generalize it. You have to take into account how many dogs use it and don't get sick.

[Ellie May]

Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

I'm telling you, it's next to impossible for me to brush Abby and Daisy's teeth! It's like trying wrestle a wildcat! How in the world do you all get your babies to hold still so that you don't hurt thier gums or poke thier eye out with the toothbrush?

LOL, that's what Ellie does when I try to use the SoniCare on her. She will NOT let me do it, so I don't know that I'd do if she was like that with a regular toothbrush. Do you have somebody that could restrain them while you brush?

[Elisandra]

Originally Posted by MyPeanutAbbyGra

I'm telling you, it's next to impossible for me to brush Abby and Daisy's teeth! It's like trying wrestle a wildcat! How in the world do you all get your babies to hold still so that you don't hurt thier gums or poke thier eye out with the toothbrush?

I agree Rocky starts gagging and sometimes his gums bleed because i have to put my finger in his mouth to get the brush in and then when i try and brush he clenches down on the brush so i cant go back and forth and i have tried with a regular dog toothbrush and with the one's that have brushes on three sides

i wish he was calm the way he is when i bathe him he's heaven to bathe even to cut his hair but when it comes to brushing his teeth ohh boy.

[Nancy1999]

I use Petrodex poutry flavored toothpaste for Joey. He really likes the taste, and doesn't fight so much. Much of the tooth bushing is actually him chewing on the toothbrush. He does swallow the toothpaste, so this is one of my concerns if brushing with Petzlife, because I agree, that it MAY be possible to get to much alcohol this way.