Keeping your dogs teeth clean?

[Geannmarie]

I was wanting some info on keeping my pups teeth clean. I know I can brush them everyday with a doggy toothbrush and toothpaste but I was wondering if anyone really did that daily. If not, what methods do you use to keep their teeth clean?

Thanks

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by Geannmarie

I was wanting some info on keeping my pups teeth clean. I know I can brush them everyday with a doggy toothbrush and toothpaste but I was wondering if anyone really did that daily. If not, what methods do you use to keep their teeth clean?

Thanks

I try to brush Jasper's teeth once and awhile, but it is difficult. Chew toys are good for their teeth. Also I'm in the process of ordering some Wysong Denta-treat (Sp) which is supposed to be very good for their teeth.

[Geannmarie]

Ya, I was considering some dental type treats but I was wondering what ones worked best and were good for the dog also. Maybe I will look into the Wysong treats. Is there a website? I know they also have some toys that are supposed to help keep teeth clean. Does anyone know anything about those or have recommendations?

[Shadow]

Originally Posted by Geannmarie

Ya, I was considering some dental type treats but I was wondering what ones worked best and were good for the dog also. Maybe I will look into the Wysong treats. Is there a website? I know they also have some toys that are supposed to help keep teeth clean. Does anyone know anything about those or have recommendations?

Wysong Denta-treat is actually a powder, a blend of cheeses and things. I ordered it from Amazon.com. Wysong has a website http://wysong.net/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=WOTTPWS&Catego ry_Code=CA

[Prajna]

RAW meaty bones...... keeps our dogs teeth nice and clean and healthy.

RAW chicken necks are great for a dog to chew through and they remove tartar and buildup as they chew.

remember only RAW NEVER COOKED!
S

[Geannmarie]

Prajna, where do you get the raw bones? And what type of bones? I would like to give Riley raw bones but I would love specifics on where to get them and what kind is best to use. And of course what size of bones would be ok for him. He is 8lbs.

[Prajna]

Originally Posted by Geannmarie

Prajna, where do you get the raw bones? And what type of bones? I would like to give Riley raw bones but I would love specifics on where to get them and what kind is best to use. And of course what size of bones would be ok for him. He is 8lbs.

While some manage to give very young puppies raw meaty bones. I prefer to wait until they are a bit older and have all of their adult teeth...... I get mine from a poultry supplier not to far from me, they run about 32 cents a pound. I have also found that better pet food stores (usually independant not petco's or the like) will sell them. I never feed backs or thighs I am too nervous about them... nor do I feed turkey necks.

You can buy beef knuckle bones at the grocery sometimes. You can also buy beef marrow bones at the grocery they are beef soup bones.... you can give both of those to your young puppy. For chicken necks I would wait until he is a bit older and can really chew them..... its his adult teeth you are worried about anyway.... if his adult teeth are in you can try a plain old chicken neck from a chicken in the giblet packet..... I would hold one end and let him chew the other until you are sure he is going to chew them and not swallow them whole (like shalva does) if he doesn't chew them they don't do any good.
good luck
S

[K9Krazy]

Originally Posted by Geannmarie

I was wanting some info on keeping my pups teeth clean. I know I can brush them everyday with a doggy toothbrush and toothpaste but I was wondering if anyone really did that daily. If not, what methods do you use to keep their teeth clean?

Thanks

My dogs each get a Greenie once a week & it seems to be keeping their teeth clean. A dental vet that talked at one of our kennel club meetings said not only is chewing the Greenies good for dogs' teeth, but what is left on them is also good.

[Sara]

Originally Posted by K9Krazy

My dogs each get a Greenie once a week & it seems to be keeping their teeth clean. A dental vet that talked at one of our kennel club meetings said not only is chewing the Greenies good for dogs' teeth, but what is left on them is also good.

I believe greenies have an enzyme that inhibits plaque growth. Thay is why they are good to the very end .

Brushing is best for oral health but research shows that plaque does not turn into calculus intil after 3 days. So if you brush you dog's teeth every three days, you are doing good...

Sara