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txrosegirl · 05-01-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by AMD

CET HEXtra chews. I also give bully sticks, but I'm going to try the Himalayan Dog Chew and Antlers as well.

The Petzlife is a bit expensive, but it lasts forever. Especially if you're just using it for maintanence.

where do you buy the antler chews and is there any chance you might offer them on your site in the future???

QuickSilver · 05-01-2009, 03:10 PM

I bought the spray, but it turns out that Thor hates the sensation of having his gums sprayed even more than getting his teeth brushed. Who would have guessed?

Britster, I recommend that you get in the habit of brushing his teeth every day. I do Thor's teeth every night, right after mine. It literally takes five minutes. Thor does not like getting his teeth brushed either. I started just using the toothbrush and rubbing my finger on his teeth and gums. Unfortunately, those finger brushes they sell are almost as big as Thor is, no way would I be able to get that in his mouth. I haven't tried gauze.

I just this week brought the brush back. For now I am letting him lick the toothpaste off and chew on the brush when he wants (BTW, he prefers beef flavored to poultry). I try doing one or two sets of teeth with the brush, but I'm still primarily using my finger. I hope to have him completely on the brush in the next 3-6 months.

I'm looking into getting that stuff you can put in their water also.

Nancy1999 · 05-01-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

I bought the spray, but it turns out that Thor hates the sensation of having his gums sprayed even more than getting his teeth brushed. Who would have guessed?

Britster, I recommend that you get in the habit of brushing his teeth every day. I do Thor's teeth every night, right after mine. It literally takes five minutes. Thor does not like getting his teeth brushed either. I started just using the toothbrush and rubbing my finger on his teeth and gums. Unfortunately, those finger brushes they sell are almost as big as Thor is, no way would I be able to get that in his mouth. I haven't tried gauze.

I just this week brought the brush back. For now I am letting him lick the toothpaste off and chew on the brush when he wants (BTW, he prefers beef flavored to poultry). I try doing one or two sets of teeth with the brush, but I'm still primarily using my finger. I hope to have him completely on the brush in the next 3-6 months.

I'm looking into getting that stuff you can put in their water also.

I hope you thoroughly check into this, the claims have been largely exaggerated, and the manufacture only claims it will "freshen breath." Some of them are made with mint, and mint is a breath freshener, but it doesn't do anything about keeping tartar off teeth.

QuickSilver · 05-02-2009, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I hope you thoroughly check into this, the claims have been largely exaggerated, and the manufacture only claims it will "freshen breath." Some of them are made with mint, and mint is a breath freshener, but it doesn't do anything about keeping tartar off teeth.

Do you have a source for this information? Thanks!

Nancy1999 · 05-02-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by QuickSilver

Do you have a source for this information? Thanks!

It depends on the product, but you need to go to the manufacture's website, and see what claims they make for the product, don't just take a salesperson's word for it. I've seen products pushed here, that said, no teeth brushing required, just add to water, however, the manufacture, just claims it's a digestive aid and freshens breath. Mint has long been said to do this, so the manufacture can truthfully make that claim, however sales people will say it does much more, and reduces tartar. There are lots of the "add to the water" products, if any of them really worked, I would think there would be something similar for humans, because humans have tartar problems as well. I would not waste my money on add to the water products, if something sounds too good to be true, it usually is.

toke · 05-02-2009, 02:28 PM

I bought the Petrodex poultry flavor toothpaste. Anyone here use it? She likes the taste but is very suspicious of the whole procedure. All I'm doing is using my finger at this point. Her mouth is so tiny I can't even get the finger brush in there, and the toothbrush totally freaks her out...

Nancy1999 · 05-02-2009, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by toke

I bought the Petrodex poultry flavor toothpaste. Anyone here use it? She likes the taste but is very suspicious of the whole procedure. All I'm doing is using my finger at this point. Her mouth is so tiny I can't even get the finger brush in there, and the toothbrush totally freaks her out...

I use that too, and I think having a flavor they like help, it's easier now than when he's was a puppy, but after a minute we call it quits.

3CrazyYorkies · 05-02-2009, 04:51 PM

I use both the spray and the gel -- None of mine like the spray so I soak a q-tip in the bottle and rub it on their gums especially around the gumline!! Works wonders.

delicatepuzzle · 05-05-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

you can get bully sticks that don't smell!

Actually, the poster you quoted sells them (AMD) and I purchased some from
her and they didn't smell at all!

Hmm I wonder what is done differently. Do you know exactly what part of the animal a bully stick is? As long as those things don't make it up to my bed, I don't mind. But my older boy loves to chew his chewies while he places his bum on me. Thanks for the advice thou

Britster · 05-05-2009, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by delicatepuzzle

Hmm I wonder what is done differently. Do you know exactly what part of the animal a bully stick is? As long as those things don't make it up to my bed, I don't mind. But my older boy loves to chew his chewies while he places his bum on me. Thanks for the advice thou

Well... to put it blankly, a bully stick is a bull's penis lol!!

delicatepuzzle · 05-05-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

Well... to put it blankly, a bully stick is a bull's penis lol!!

ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!!

UGH DISGUSTING!!! Poor bull! Do we eat bull? I'm officially grossed out and that will be the end of my bully stick or lets be honest... BULLY DICK days (sorry for the profanity but ... if only you could see my face you'd be ROFL) EEPPPPPPPPP

Britster · 05-06-2009, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by delicatepuzzle

ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!!

UGH DISGUSTING!!! Poor bull! Do we eat bull? I'm officially grossed out and that will be the end of my bully stick or lets be honest... BULLY DICK days (sorry for the profanity but ... if only you could see my face you'd be ROFL) EEPPPPPPPPP

LOL. I thought the same thing but Jackson loves them sooo much and they are what lasts the longest so I got over it lol

AMD · 05-06-2009, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by txrosegirl

where do you buy the antler chews and is there any chance you might offer them on your site in the future???

I haven't bought any Antlers yet, but YES I am going to carry them very soon...within the next few weeks!

delicatepuzzle · 05-06-2009, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

LOL. I thought the same thing but Jackson loves them sooo much and they are what lasts the longest so I got over it lol

I'll stick with antlers. They last much longer. The bully "sticks" don't last any longer than ... hmmm you're right they do stick (haha) around a little longer than other chews. I'll stick with pig skin chews. Those tend to hang (hahah sorry too funny) around a while. Ok I'm done being a dork... LAUGH you'll live longer ... hehehe have awonderful day.

YoRkiE Te aMo · 05-06-2009, 08:51 PM

has anyone tried the Denta Clean herbal toothpaste on their little ones and does anyone know the ingredients of that toothpaste for pets?
some one had mentioned using that for their yorkies but did not mention the ingredients...i always like to know what is in the stuff i give my little one he got sick on the CET toothpaste..

05-01-2009, 03:10 PM	#17
QuickSilver Thor's Human Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 5,929 Blog Entries: 31	I bought the spray, but it turns out that Thor hates the sensation of having his gums sprayed even more than getting his teeth brushed. Who would have guessed? Britster, I recommend that you get in the habit of brushing his teeth every day. I do Thor's teeth every night, right after mine. It literally takes five minutes. Thor does not like getting his teeth brushed either. I started just using the toothbrush and rubbing my finger on his teeth and gums. Unfortunately, those finger brushes they sell are almost as big as Thor is, no way would I be able to get that in his mouth. I haven't tried gauze. I just this week brought the brush back. For now I am letting him lick the toothpaste off and chew on the brush when he wants (BTW, he prefers beef flavored to poultry). I try doing one or two sets of teeth with the brush, but I'm still primarily using my finger. I hope to have him completely on the brush in the next 3-6 months. I'm looking into getting that stuff you can put in their water also. __________________ If you love something, set it free. Unless it's an angry tiger.

05-02-2009, 02:28 PM	#21
toke YT Addict Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 258	I bought the Petrodex poultry flavor toothpaste. Anyone here use it? She likes the taste but is very suspicious of the whole procedure. All I'm doing is using my finger at this point. Her mouth is so tiny I can't even get the finger brush in there, and the toothbrush totally freaks her out... __________________ Debby...owned by Zoey, the no longer Porky Chorkie (or maybe Morkie!)

05-02-2009, 04:51 PM	#23
3CrazyYorkies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alberta ... Canada Posts: 583	I use both the spray and the gel -- None of mine like the spray so I soak a q-tip in the bottle and rub it on their gums especially around the gumline!! Works wonders.

05-06-2009, 08:51 PM	#30
YoRkiE Te aMo YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 421	has anyone tried the Denta Clean herbal toothpaste on their little ones and does anyone know the ingredients of that toothpaste for pets? some one had mentioned using that for their yorkies but did not mention the ingredients...i always like to know what is in the stuff i give my little one he got sick on the CET toothpaste..