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LuvTaycieGirl · 03-14-2011, 05:26 PM

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LuvTaycieGirl:

Sorry I was re-reading my post, and I meant "fanatic" in a good way...not a crazy, OCD sort of way.

Oh my gosh..I was so confused then I realized you said fanatical..Hahahaha..I just put two and two together! That is so funny

MauiGirl · 03-14-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Britster

I'm actually REALLY bad w/ Jackson's teeth.

I NEED to get better... although his teeth are not terrible, but the canines have some tarter buildup that I want to get rid of so I wanna start using Petzlife every single day and try to scrape it off...

Right now I am only using Petzlife once a week and brushing with toothpaste once a week. He also gets bully sticks and himalayan chews.

Well that's a lot more than I've been doing with my 4 girls, and I'm going to do better too. Meika is showing tartar a little now.

Jackson is so good at learning new tricks.... maybe you can teach him how to brush his own teeth, haha.

That would be cool!

jinhopark · 03-15-2011, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvTaycieGirl

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Oh my gosh..I was so confused then I realized you said fanatical..Hahahaha..I just put two and two together! That is so funny

LOL! That's good you didn't take offense to it...my hope is to one day to be as persistent and diligent as you are with your little furballs.

MrPhar87 · 03-20-2011, 02:06 PM

I've never used the product on any of my dogs so I can't give my two cents on that. However, judging by their commercial, they seem kind of laughable. The fact that they show a person giving a King Charles Spaniel a plaque treatment and stating "easy to use on any dog!" Err.. I wouldn't want to try that on the neighborhood pitbull. Also, did they show a vet on there with a hypodermic needle with euthanasia saying to either use the plaque bottle or your dog is put to sleep? That seemed kinda sick..

Nancy1999 · 03-20-2011, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPhar87

I've never used the product on any of my dogs so I can't give my two cents on that. However, judging by their commercial, they seem kind of laughable. The fact that they show a person giving a King Charles Spaniel a plaque treatment and stating "easy to use on any dog!" Err.. I wouldn't want to try that on the neighborhood pitbull. Also, did they show a vet on there with a hypodermic needle with euthanasia saying to either use the plaque bottle or your dog is put to sleep? That seemed kinda sick..

I haven't seen the commercial, so I can't comment on it. I would say most infomercials are very misleading, I know first hand! Concerning the hypodermic needle, are you sure that they weren't saying that the vet needs to put the dog to sleep to do a dental? Puts to sleep in that case means the vet uses anesthesia.

gypsyqueen · 03-20-2011, 05:21 PM

I alternate gel and spray Nicki is 5 and my vet never had to clean her teeth and she has all her teeth when I use gel I brush with finger brush

MrPhar87 · 03-20-2011, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I haven't seen the commercial, so I can't comment on it. I would say most infomercials are very misleading, I know first hand! Concerning the hypodermic needle, are you sure that they weren't saying that the vet needs to put the dog to sleep to do a dental? Puts to sleep in that case means the vet uses anesthesia.

You know, you might be right about that. I kinda jumped to conclusions too fast. Haha They were talking about your dogs health and how bad it could become if you don't take care of their teeth, then all of a sudden it shows a vet with the needle and yeah.. That entire product just struck me funny. :P

MrPhar87 · 03-20-2011, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

I haven't seen the commercial, so I can't comment on it. I would say most infomercials are very misleading, I know first hand! Concerning the hypodermic needle, are you sure that they weren't saying that the vet needs to put the dog to sleep to do a dental? Puts to sleep in that case means the vet uses anesthesia.

they also include some magazines or something with your order. case closed. it's a scam. lol

Nancy1999 · 03-21-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by MrPhar87

You know, you might be right about that. I kinda jumped to conclusions too fast. Haha They were talking about your dogs health and how bad it could become if you don't take care of their teeth, then all of a sudden it shows a vet with the needle and yeah.. That entire product just struck me funny. :P

Yeah, I think they were probably trying to mislead people, use this or your dog will die.

yorkietalkjilly · 03-21-2011, 10:26 AM

I have seen the informercial but wondered how a chemical could actually clean accumulated food and tartar from the gumline as it seemed to me that would be some more powerful chemical to actually achieve all of that and wondered about long term effects with Tibbe. With his teeth, I think the routine brushing keeps the waste material and buildup off the teeth and gumline and the gums nicely stimulated. Brushing also reaches up under the gumline somewhat also. It keeps his mouth clean and breath fresh. Still, just like with humans, it is necessary for him to go in for a regular cleaning, in addition to brushing. So far with Tibbe, it's just been needed every 12 -18 mos., depending upon the actual amount of builduup and gumline health. He's not in love with the actual brushing but tolerates it.

Cha Cha · 03-21-2011, 10:34 AM

I am not familiar with either of the products. However, before my two current dogs, I had a little Min Pin. By the time she was elderly she had numerous teeth cleanings, and had terrible gum problems and no teeth left. I decided I was going to take a different approach with any other dogs in my care. I do give them daily chews, bullies, texas toothpics, and himalayan chews, and try to brush weekly. Moka will be 4 in April and she has no plaque buildup and has pretty white teeth and fresh breath. My vet couldn't believe how good her teeth looked (his words.....for a Yorkie

) having never had them cleaned and good for yet another year. Mylee, only 1 year, is doing well with chews too. I figure if I can go every 4-6 years per cleaning it is much better than every year. I am not a fan of additives to their food or water. The chews are expensive, but they are worth not having to put them through the cleanings. I give them about 30 minutes/day to chew.

yorkietalkjilly · 03-21-2011, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Cha Cha

I am not familiar with either of the products. However, before my two current dogs, I had a little Min Pin. By the time she was elderly she had numerous teeth cleanings, and had terrible gum problems and no teeth left. I decided I was going to take a different approach with any other dogs in my care. I do give them daily chews, bullies, texas toothpics, and himalayan chews, and try to brush weekly. Moka will be 4 in April and she has no plaque buildup and has pretty white teeth and fresh breath. My vet couldn't believe how good her teeth looked (his words.....for a Yorkie

) having never had them cleaned and good for yet another year. Mylee, only 1 year, is doing well with chews too. I figure if I can go every 4-6 years per cleaning it is much better than every year. I am not a fan of additives to their food or water. The chews are expensive, but they are worth not having to put them through the cleanings. I give them about 30 minutes/day to chew.

I wish Tibbe could use chews but he does a lot of reverse sneezing if he gets anything other than the very occasional chew. It is as if the material scratches his pharynx or something - just don't know. What kind of chews to you give your Yorkies?

ltret0294 · 03-21-2011, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 143julz

I have been using Apple Cider Vinegar and can tell a BIG difference in Dudley's mouth...I've been using it for about 2 months or so and will continue with this...I got the idea from a thread posted on YT...I'll try and find it

Here is a link to an old thread http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ad-breath.html

yorkietalkjilly · 03-21-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ltret0294

Here is a link to an old thread http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...ad-breath.html

Thank you. Going there now.

ladyjane · 03-21-2011, 11:46 AM

I do dentals every year if they are needed. I have pups who can be done every 2 years, but they all get yearly exams including lab testing and if dentals are needed, they are done. I don't feel the risk of anesthesia is all that bad personally....especially if you consider the risk of not having dentals done. The bacteria from periodontal disease can cause cardiac and renal issues.

03-20-2011, 02:06 PM	#19
MrPhar87 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California, USA Posts: 3	Ehhhh... I've never used the product on any of my dogs so I can't give my two cents on that. However, judging by their commercial, they seem kind of laughable. The fact that they show a person giving a King Charles Spaniel a plaque treatment and stating "easy to use on any dog!" Err.. I wouldn't want to try that on the neighborhood pitbull. Also, did they show a vet on there with a hypodermic needle with euthanasia saying to either use the plaque bottle or your dog is put to sleep? That seemed kinda sick..

03-20-2011, 05:21 PM	#21
gypsyqueen Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Las Vegas. Posts: 955	I use petzlife I alternate gel and spray Nicki is 5 and my vet never had to clean her teeth and she has all her teeth when I use gel I brush with finger brush Last edited by gypsyqueen; 03-20-2011 at 05:23 PM.

03-21-2011, 10:34 AM	#26
Cha Cha Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Where the deer and the antelope play Posts: 7,069	I am not familiar with either of the products. However, before my two current dogs, I had a little Min Pin. By the time she was elderly she had numerous teeth cleanings, and had terrible gum problems and no teeth left. I decided I was going to take a different approach with any other dogs in my care. I do give them daily chews, bullies, texas toothpics, and himalayan chews, and try to brush weekly. Moka will be 4 in April and she has no plaque buildup and has pretty white teeth and fresh breath. My vet couldn't believe how good her teeth looked (his words.....for a Yorkie ) having never had them cleaned and good for yet another year. Mylee, only 1 year, is doing well with chews too. I figure if I can go every 4-6 years per cleaning it is much better than every year. I am not a fan of additives to their food or water. The chews are expensive, but they are worth not having to put them through the cleanings. I give them about 30 minutes/day to chew. __________________ Shelly and the girls Moka Mylee

03-21-2011, 11:46 AM	#30
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I do dentals every year if they are needed. I have pups who can be done every 2 years, but they all get yearly exams including lab testing and if dentals are needed, they are done. I don't feel the risk of anesthesia is all that bad personally....especially if you consider the risk of not having dentals done. The bacteria from periodontal disease can cause cardiac and renal issues. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-21-2011, 10:26 AM	#25
yorkietalkjilly ♥ Love My Tibbe! ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: D/FW, Texas Posts: 22,140	I have seen the informercial but wondered how a chemical could actually clean accumulated food and tartar from the gumline as it seemed to me that would be some more powerful chemical to actually achieve all of that and wondered about long term effects with Tibbe. With his teeth, I think the routine brushing keeps the waste material and buildup off the teeth and gumline and the gums nicely stimulated. Brushing also reaches up under the gumline somewhat also. It keeps his mouth clean and breath fresh. Still, just like with humans, it is necessary for him to go in for a regular cleaning, in addition to brushing. So far with Tibbe, it's just been needed every 12 -18 mos., depending upon the actual amount of builduup and gumline health. He's not in love with the actual brushing but tolerates it.