Leba III or PetzLife?

[107barney]

Originally Posted by Teresiana

I got my Leba in the mail yesterday & used it for the first time last night. They don't love the spray, but they tolerate it. I applied it right before bedtime when they were dozing off, so I wouldn't have to worry about them eating or drinking. I'm going to evaluate when I finish this bottle.

@WyliesMom - I was actually looking into Healthy Mouth. I like that it's VOHC accepted. But I'm just not a fan of water additives. You know?

@tem_sat - Thanks for the PlqClnz link. I see that has no alcohol. I'm going to look into that.

Thanks everyone for your help & opinions!

Healthy mouth has no artificial ingredients. It's a very nice product if your dog will drink it. Mine won't, unless I add chicken broth to it.

[Wylie's Mom]

Originally Posted by Teresiana

I got my Leba in the mail yesterday & used it for the first time last night. They don't love the spray, but they tolerate it. I applied it right before bedtime when they were dozing off, so I wouldn't have to worry about them eating or drinking. I'm going to evaluate when I finish this bottle.

@WyliesMom - I was actually looking into Healthy Mouth. I like that it's VOHC accepted. But I'm just not a fan of water additives. You know?

@tem_sat - Thanks for the PlqClnz link. I see that has no alcohol. I'm going to look into that.

Thanks everyone for your help & opinions!

I hear you...I'm not a fan of water additives either bc it's too vague for me; plus, we have like 3 water dishes around the house! But, I was reading you can just put it in their food when it's meal time too - so that would be easier, imo.

Originally Posted by 107barney

Healthy mouth has no artificial ingredients. It's a very nice product if your dog will drink it. Mine won't, unless I add chicken broth to it.

Have you been trying it? If yes, what do you think so far? Btw, you can just add it to their food too (it says on their site).

[107barney]

Originally Posted by Wylie's Mom

I hear you...I'm not a fan of water additives either bc it's too vague for me; plus, we have like 3 water dishes around the house! But, I was reading you can just put it in their food when it's meal time too - so that would be easier, imo.



Have you been trying it? If yes, what do you think so far? Btw, you can just add it to their food too (it says on their site).

My dogs wouldn't drink the dog essential in their water bowl or in their food. So now I have the cat essential because I thought the salmon flavor would be more appealing. Well it's not. So I give it to them after meals in little ramekin type bowls and add chicken broth. They seem to drink it up. I really like the product, I feel like it washes their mouths out after they eat and gives nice breath.

[impish]

Great idea about applying it before bedtime. Why do I not think of these things!?! I have L III and haven't been using it - I'm going to start.

[Princes mom]

Originally Posted by Ellie May

Not a fan of either.

Don't forget to read the instructions carefully. Leba requires withholding water and food for two hours daily at first as well as preventing grooming for an hour. I'm pretty lazy and my kids like water on demand, so that wouldn't work here.

I personally won't use a product with alcohol in it as often as this needs to be used. At least one boarded dentist does not like the idea. And the vets I know choose the best products for their own pups. Neither of these appeal to them, nor has my dental nut vet read anything significantregarding good effect or heard anything positive from her BC dental mentor.

You aren't supposed to use other products at the same time (with Leba, don't know about Petzlife). Same as the Sanos dental sealant. I won't lock myself out of using toothpaste and OraVet. The studies just aren't there to prove to my satisfaction that these products are better. So while they may have some benefits I don't think they outweigh the benefits of brushing and dentals as needed.

Sanos is a waste of money! It was supposed to last for 6 months, but lasted about two before I started brushing again.

[Verbena]

Originally Posted by AllDogBoots

I have used Leba III on Cooper since he was a pup. He's 5 now and never had a dental. I think it's better for prevention rather than for after-the-fact tartar. He's going for his first dental this year but all the vets I've been to say he looks great. Max, too has been using it for 3 years and there is very little plaque or tartar on his teeth.

The boys don't love the spray but its a fast process and they are ok with it

Are you still using it. . And how is it working for you

Originally Posted by Teresiana

Thanks! I wish it came in a gel. But it's $47 on Amazon, so I think I'll try it. Do you brush at all to help the process at all? And do you spray the Leba III on his tongue? I'm just thinking about the quickest way to spray without a freak out. It's not necessary to spray it on the gumline or anything, right? As long as it mixes with their saliva?

So how did you like it?