Comments on: Can Any Product Eliminate the Need to Brush Teeth? http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/can-any-product-eliminate-the-need-to-brush-teeth/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:25:38 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Teddy http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/can-any-product-eliminate-the-need-to-brush-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-3087 Teddy Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:16:09 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/can-any-product-eliminate-the-need-to-brush-teeth/#comment-3087 OK, I think this has to be one of the most brilliant statements regarding so-called tartar-prevention products: >If a company developed a product that truly made tooth brushing unnecessary, why would the company waste time marketing it to pets? The real money would come from marketing it to people!< This is so succinct and accurate that I'd like to thank you for publishing it! I also hope people consider that the ingredients added to these pet formulas might not be safe for humans. Hexametaphosphates is one ingredient I've seen -- it's a good pipe cleaner, but I wouldn't want to feed it to a beloved pet! I feed raw -- especially raw meaty bones. I give my dogs femur bones. I have heard that this negates the need for regular oral care. As much as I love the raw food approach, I have found that to not be completely true (although they do have nice white teeth). I have spent good money on dental care that I probably could have saved a bit on if I had started a regular daily tooth brushing ritual with both cats and dogs in my house. When we ignore daily dental tasks, we miss the early signs of abcesses and other problems. IMO, when it comes to pet health, there is no better return on investment that daily preventive dental care. OK, so maybe it's tied with a good diet too... But I had to comment that I love this comment. OK, I think this has to be one of the most brilliant statements regarding so-called tartar-prevention products:

>If a company developed a product that truly made tooth brushing unnecessary, why would the company waste time marketing it to pets? The real money would come from marketing it to people!<

This is so succinct and accurate that I’d like to thank you for publishing it! I also hope people consider that the ingredients added to these pet formulas might not be safe for humans. Hexametaphosphates is one ingredient I’ve seen — it’s a good pipe cleaner, but I wouldn’t want to feed it to a beloved pet!

I feed raw — especially raw meaty bones. I give my dogs femur bones. I have heard that this negates the need for regular oral care. As much as I love the raw food approach, I have found that to not be completely true (although they do have nice white teeth). I have spent good money on dental care that I probably could have saved a bit on if I had started a regular daily tooth brushing ritual with both cats and dogs in my house. When we ignore daily dental tasks, we miss the early signs of abcesses and other problems.

IMO, when it comes to pet health, there is no better return on investment that daily preventive dental care. OK, so maybe it’s tied with a good diet too…

But I had to comment that I love this comment.

]]> By: Darci http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/can-any-product-eliminate-the-need-to-brush-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-3071 Darci Tue, 23 Sep 2008 05:46:15 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/can-any-product-eliminate-the-need-to-brush-teeth/#comment-3071 I agree with Lizzy and believe the product in question is one I am using. Poms (and most small breeds) have trouble with their teeth so I wanted to do something more than brushing. I am not sure how it works, but this product has been amazing!!! I recommend it to everybody I know. We even got to skip a dental last year because the vet didn't see the need for it. I try to use it regularly and make sure to still brush her teeth. If you decide to get it I hope it works as well for you as it has for us. I agree with Lizzy and believe the product in question is one I am using. Poms (and most small breeds) have trouble with their teeth so I wanted to do something more than brushing.

I am not sure how it works, but this product has been amazing!!! I recommend it to everybody I know. We even got to skip a dental last year because the vet didn’t see the need for it. I try to use it regularly and make sure to still brush her teeth. If you decide to get it I hope it works as well for you as it has for us.

]]> By: Lizzy http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/can-any-product-eliminate-the-need-to-brush-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-3069 Lizzy Mon, 22 Sep 2008 18:49:19 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/can-any-product-eliminate-the-need-to-brush-teeth/#comment-3069 I know what product we're speaking of here and I have a story about it. I have four dogs, three of which were starting to develop bad buildup. So I started looking for things that would help because brushing alone, even every day, wasn't doing it. So I purchased this product. It worked on two of mine. The third it wasn't so great for, but it did completely clean one of my chis teeth. My yorkie still has a bit and my lhasa did ok with it too. I don't think it's any substitute for regular dentals and brushing, but we did have really good results with it in one case. I'd never just use it by itself, but for a little extra boost it's been good for two out of three here. I'd think that's kind of how it goes on a larger scale too. It probably works well for some, good for others and not at all for the rest. Our vet actually recommends it so I felt good about using it on them because he has had clients with good results and some with not so good results. It probably also has a lot to do with how strict you are in applying it in some cases. I used it every night with brushing on the third day which is recommeded. But like I said. One with really good results, one with average results and one very little. I know what product we’re speaking of here and I have a story about it. I have four dogs, three of which were starting to develop bad buildup. So I started looking for things that would help because brushing alone, even every day, wasn’t doing it. So I purchased this product. It worked on two of mine. The third it wasn’t so great for, but it did completely clean one of my chis teeth. My yorkie still has a bit and my lhasa did ok with it too. I don’t think it’s any substitute for regular dentals and brushing, but we did have really good results with it in one case. I’d never just use it by itself, but for a little extra boost it’s been good for two out of three here. I’d think that’s kind of how it goes on a larger scale too. It probably works well for some, good for others and not at all for the rest. Our vet actually recommends it so I felt good about using it on them because he has had clients with good results and some with not so good results. It probably also has a lot to do with how strict you are in applying it in some cases. I used it every night with brushing on the third day which is recommeded. But like I said. One with really good results, one with average results and one very little.

]]> By: marie http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/can-any-product-eliminate-the-need-to-brush-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-3059 marie Sun, 21 Sep 2008 13:51:33 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/can-any-product-eliminate-the-need-to-brush-teeth/#comment-3059 thank you for this article, my Yorkie has been feeling as you described your Yorkies felt. I will see the vet as soon as possible! Grateful, Luna and Cloud's Mom thank you for this article, my Yorkie has been feeling as you described your Yorkies felt. I will see the vet as soon as possible!

Grateful,
Luna and Cloud’s Mom

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