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02-06-2014, 04:25 PM | #1 |
YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Georgia
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| Has anyone tried the kibble for oral health? Ian's back teeth on the top and bottom are getting a little build- up, although I brush them daily with CET vanilla mint. He eats only kibble, a mixture of Solid Gold and Wellness Core low fat. Veterinary Oral Health Council
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02-08-2014, 06:43 AM | #2 |
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| I took Ian to the vet yesterday, and was told that his teeth had "a little" staining in the back, but nothing to be concerned about! I was told to keep doing what I am doing. The vet was impressed that I am able to use an electric toothbrush on Ian, and that I brush his teeth almost every night. I will keep an eye on them, of course.
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02-08-2014, 07:37 AM | #3 |
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| I tried a food for their teeth one time. I don't remember the brand or anything else about it. All I remember is my girls wouldn't touch it! Wish mine would let me use electric toothbrush!
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02-08-2014, 11:18 AM | #4 |
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| I looked at the link you posted of the various alleged foods for dental health. None are any good I would definitely avoid them. Teeth in toy dogs are always a bit of an issue, some have more trouble with tartar buildup and dental problems than other no matter what you do. Brushing helps and there is also a liquid product called Maxiguard available at most vets that you put a drop on each side of the mouth. The enzymes help tartar from building up and will also remove tartar if not much there yet. But it does not help if there is an infection or abcessed root or gingivitis. That you would have to have a Vet dental done, antibiotics prescribed then you can proceed with Maxiguard once all is taken care of to hopefully prevent issues coming up or at least giving much longer periods between dentals. |
02-09-2014, 05:20 AM | #5 |
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| I tried both hills and royal canin diets for Winston but the kibble was too big and he doesn't chew so it was a choking risk for him.
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02-12-2014, 12:22 PM | #6 |
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| Thanks everyone for the feedback! Ian's vet said to keep doing what I am doing, so I guess all is ok.
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02-14-2014, 01:04 PM | #7 |
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| Kibble does nothing to clean teeth. Actually many varieties of kibble promote plaque formation on the teeth. Kibble is a highly processed "food" that is not natural for the pet's body. The fact that it is hard does not mean it cleans teeth which is obvious by looking into the mouth of most adult dogs and cats. |
02-14-2014, 06:14 PM | #8 |
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| Foods created for oral health can reduce tartar formation by up to 39% (Small Animal Clinical Nutrition 4th edition). It does not work for all and not all will do well with it. We don't use it here. However, it has its place.
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02-18-2014, 11:11 AM | #9 |
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| I'd stay away from those things. kibble shatters if bitten into and often I see most people's dogs gobble rather than crunch kibble, so I don't know how it can help with oral health. A well balanced healthy diet will create a happy immune system and heal from the inside out. try one of these Welcome to Healthy Mouth LLC | the healthy choice for your dog, cat, horse Dog Dental Care | Pet Oral Hygiene | Cat Tooth Cleaning Product Lebalab Inc Last edited by Teegy; 02-18-2014 at 11:12 AM. |
02-18-2014, 11:14 AM | #10 | |
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funny you said that I wonder the same thing would mine let me near them. mind you they fall asleep when I get near them with the clippers, the vibrations lull them to sleep | |
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