I need help finding a dental chew that's safe for my girls

[amandawash]

Originally Posted by LunasMomma

So mine aren't the only greedy little piggies

They've always had bad breath They both had retained puppy teeth removed when they were spayed, so that's not it I really should brush their teeth more, I do it twice a week at least, but they HATE it and it's especially hard with Miss Luna because her mouth is so darned small. They also both get spritzed with PetzLife. Their teeth appear to be pretty clean, though they could be better. I hate to have a dental done on them (they've had two so far) and it doesn't seem to help anyway, their breath still stank after those dentals, and I hate putting them through that anyway Not to mention that I just cannot afford the expense. I don't think it's anything medical, as they had the BEST breath when I was giving them the Hartz dental biscuits. I was so disappointed when they started itching, then I read the box and realized they had corn in them.

I'll look for those Zukes bones, and try to be better about brushing their teeth more.

Nope Yours aren't the only greedy piglets!! Mine are right there along with 'em!!

I was asking about their breath being a new or old thing, because sometimes the enzymes in the tummy are out of whack and can create an awful odor. Bad teeth really have little to do with brushing, although it certainly does help, but much more to do with the enzymes in the saliva. Sometimes a simple diet change can switch those enzymes around and create a healthier environment in the mouth. What do you feed them?

When I first got Ryder is mouth was wretched. These are pictures of his mouth the day after I got him, at fourteen months old. We had a dental done when he was neutered a month after that, but my vet warned me to brush daily and that he would probably need dentals yearly. Well I researched a TON and put them on pre-made raw. I haven't been brushing at all (BAD MOMMY). His breath went from HORRID (even after his dental) to almost sweet on the raw. Like I also said, since he has been in jail to heal his back, he has been chewing on a braided bully AT LEAST one hour a day. All the tarter that was beginning to creep back is gone! So I do feel like they help, if they are used enough.

[LunasMomma]

They eat DVP's NB, the grain free varieties. For dinner every night, they get some low-fat yogurt with Show Stopper supplement on top. I'll keep at it and may have to try the pre-made raw on them. I free-feed since Luna is so little, she nibbles through the day. I don't know how that works, but I know there's plenty of stuff here to read so I can figure it out.

Thanks for all the help!!!!!!!!!!!

[PANAMA69]

Shayna and Melody love this one http://www.petco.com/product/105581/...t=OnSiteSearch
but also we get femur bones at meat section ask them to cut them one inch for you, boliled a little and clean the fat out, they also get al natural beef tendons