Teeth cleaning
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| Izzie never had to have her teeth cleaned, and so far Taylor hasn't either and Frankie's big teeth are still new...so no experience. I would hate putting them under for this too. Hopefully there are some alternatives? Maybe something that isn't as effective but doesn't require being put under. |
Brick was put under at age 6 to have his teeth cleaned and Zeke was put under at age 7 (almost  to have his done.You worry about it, but ultimately have to trust the vet. |
| Monty had really bad tartar at as young as a year. The vet hold me I should be cleaning his teeth so I went to the pet store to buy cleaning supplies. When I told the store owner what I wanted he suggested I give him a raw bone to chew instead. He showed me his 6 year old golden retreiver teeth and her teeth were sparkling white as he let her chew raw bones and he never cleans her teeth. So I went home with large raw bison and cow bones. I gave them a bone each twice in the first week and then once a week after that. After only a few weeks the tartar had been scrapped of Montys teeth. Some people I have spoken to don't like to give their dog raw bones as they are worried about a broken tooth. We haven't had a problem yet and I would rather them risk having a broken tooth and the less likely event to have to be hospilized to have it removed than having to have them put under for teeth cleaning. I would recommend the raw bones and the dogs love them too, gives them a couple of hours enjoyable chewing time but they sometimes get soft poops afterwards. I give them one every two or three weeks and their teeth look great. Our local pet stores have freezers where they have the raw bones. Make sure they are the raw ones and not the cured ones and large. |
| Raw bones take care of most, but not all. Kdog is a regular bone chewer but still needs her back ones scraped. I've tried scraping the back, but no dog except MO was keen on me doing the scaling. I'm like you, uncomfortable any time teeth cleaning is mention but more from the cost. Other dogs have been put under and never a problem. Bad teeth and gums cause problems with kidneys, so for that alone you should keep the pearlies clean.....for health sake. |
SheepieBoss wrote: Bad teeth and gums cause problems with kidneys, so for that alone you should keep the pearlies clean.....for health sake. .. Agreed! --I've never liked putting a dog under for this procedure, but the benefit outweighs the risk. We have had it done to several dogs over the years and never had a problem. If your Vet recommends it (and you trust him/her!) it probably needs done. Again, I trust my Vet completely and I know he wouldn't recommend it unless it really needed done. |
| Whenever I had some of my dog's teeth cleaned, instead of having them put totally under, I asked for more of a local, as in just acepromizine(sp?). It worked out great. A much better deal then tubing and putting them under full anesthesia. That as is providing the dog is ok going to the Vet. I like the idea of the bones. My question about that is, can you use the big knuckle or soup bones and can they be cooked first instead of raw? |
| My pet store doesn't have these...What do I say to the butcher to make sure I'm getting the right thing? These aren't going to splinter or anything? Skye is a serioussss chewer, needs a root canal from a specialist as we speak from damage caused just from chewing on a big nylabone. They ARE destructible! Hard to keep her teeth clean when I have to keep bones away from her and closely watch everyone else. I would love to have "normal" bones in the house everyone could have that were effective in cleaning teeth and didn't scare me to death thinking they would do damage to the windpipe or tummy with splinters. Oh my babies would be so happy! |
| I go to a butcher store........one that specializes in meat........hormone free, etc and they always have bones, but not all are suitable for Kdog..........she's an aggressive boner. I look for leg bones cut into 3-4 inch sections. If the bone is not sturdy, she'll chew the whole thing into oblivion. Uncooked bones don't splinter, but there is always a chance a bone will cause a tooth chip or crack if your pup is aggressive. I'm amazed when I listen to the "action" there isn't tooth damage. |
| Don't cook the bones as it softens the bones and makes it dangerous because bits can break off and splinter, which they can swallow and hurt the insides. Large knuckle or thigh raw bones. I find the dogs can't chew through the raw bones. It does not clean all the teeth, Monty has a bit of tartar at the top of his canines which I am trying to brush with dog tooth paste. |
| Now can you all help me when we have spousal disagreement about whether or not to have this done? I am leaning toward doing it, David is not. And we can't do bones because we have heard too many scary stories about splinters, even though (and don't tell David this) when the girls visit their Irish Setter best friend, she has bones and they LOVE them. I wish that I had more faith in vets that they are not recommending this just to make $500. I would sell my house for my dogs, if necessary, but I never know what is necessary! Blargh!!! |
| Charm has had her teeth cleaned three times in five years. She has horrible tartar, despite enzymatic cleaning, brushing. Our vet suggested that it could be genetic and in her lineage. Duh. We have never had any problems, thankfully. It is a huge worry and a sour pit in my stomach during the waiting game. I know that I'd be more upset if she developed periodontal disease and resulting systemic problems. It's a risk I take. Just my two cents. |
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