tartar and plaque removal product suggestion

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by rebeccag

After reading another thread on raw diet I looked online and found that raw diet helps with tartar. I'm going to incorporate it into my pups diet.

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My puppies do not appreciate a tooth brush...

I don't use a tooth brush - instead I wrap a piece of gauze around my index finger and use that to "brush" their teeth. My girls both hate anything in their mouth, but they will tolerate my finger. And I can feel each and every tooth, inside and out and get all the way to the back.

My girls eat a freeze-dried raw diet also.

[rebeccag]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

I don't use a tooth brush - instead I wrap a piece of gauze around my index finger and use that to "brush" their teeth. My girls both hate anything in their mouth, but they will tolerate my finger. And I can feel each and every tooth, inside and out and get all the way to the back.

My girls eat a freeze-dried raw diet also.

That's a good idea. I tried a finger brush and they thought it was a chew toy...ouch! So, that didn't work...I'm thinking raw diet instead of the chewing my fingers off...LOL!

[xoxodoglover89]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

I don't use a tooth brush - instead I wrap a piece of gauze around my index finger and use that to "brush" their teeth. My girls both hate anything in their mouth, but they will tolerate my finger. And I can feel each and every tooth, inside and out and get all the way to the back.

My girls eat a freeze-dried raw diet also.

Does the gauze work well getting the tartar off? I tried using a finger toothbrush with Sasha once and she hated it, but like you said with your babies, she might tolerate my finger.

[ambocken]

We have been using pet kiss products and love them. They are all natural and neither one of our dogs have had any problems with it. They have a spray for the teeth if your dog won't drink the water. Good luck!

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[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by xoxodoglover89

Does the gauze work well getting the tartar off? I tried using a finger toothbrush with Sasha once and she hated it, but like you said with your babies, she might tolerate my finger.

My girls must have really sensitive mouths as even a very soft finger brush made their gums bleed - probably why they hated any type of toothbrush. Yes, the gauze does a great job at effective "brushing". You can wipe back and forth and up and down pretty easily and for whatever reason, this is okay versus trying to use anything else.

[sugarmamma]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

My girls must have really sensitive mouths as even a very soft finger brush made their gums bleed - probably why they hated any type of toothbrush. Yes, the gauze does a great job at effective "brushing". You can wipe back and forth and up and down pretty easily and for whatever reason, this is okay versus trying to use anything else.

Aren"t bleeding gums an early sign of periodontal disease? My vet says to brush 2 or 3x a day until the bleeding stops cuz that means tartar is under the gumline and is irritating it.

[LuvMySissy]

Originally Posted by sugarmamma

Aren"t bleeding gums an early sign of periodontal disease? My vet says to brush 2 or 3x a day until the bleeding stops cuz that means tartar is under the gumline and is irritating it.

I don't know since this was from the day I got them both. My vet actually recommended using the gauze and it has worked great. My vet now comments on how fabulous their teeth look when I take them in for a check-up.

[xoxodoglover89]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

My girls must have really sensitive mouths as even a very soft finger brush made their gums bleed - probably why they hated any type of toothbrush. Yes, the gauze does a great job at effective "brushing". You can wipe back and forth and up and down pretty easily and for whatever reason, this is okay versus trying to use anything else.

Awesome! Thanks! I'm going to give this a try! I tried brushing Sasha's teeth once with a finger toothbrush and she wasn't having it at all. I don't think she'd mind a piece of gauze...hopefully. Thanks again!

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

My girls must have really sensitive mouths as even a very soft finger brush made their gums bleed - probably why they hated any type of toothbrush. Yes, the gauze does a great job at effective "brushing". You can wipe back and forth and up and down pretty easily and for whatever reason, this is okay versus trying to use anything else.

i use the gauze too but important to do circular motion so when you circulate it gets up under the gum line just like in humans you should circulate your tooth brush unless doing sonicair then you hold it on the gum line. Real important just focus on the gum line as that is where all the problems are

[Princes mom]

I bought a box of "gloves" that are made of very thin latex. The index finger has soft bristles on it. I cut the index finger on the glove off so I would be able to use it on either hand, and Prince has no problem with it at all. It's just like having only your finger.

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Princes mom

I bought a box of "gloves" that are made of very thin latex. The index finger has soft bristles on it. I cut the index finger on the glove off so I would be able to use it on either hand, and Prince has no problem with it at all. It's just like having only your finger.

good idea

[judyp515]

I swear by Plaque Off as it cleaned my dogs back teeth which were yellow with thick plaque. It took a few weeks and they were white as can be---was really shocked that it worked that good! I put mine in a little cottage cheese and mix with there kibble or I break up baby food little chicken strips with it in and mix with there kibble. Just enough smell of something they like and something I can break apart to mix it in.