Comments on: How Can I Stop my Dog’s Bad Breath? http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-bad-breath/ Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:25:38 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Emily Steplowski http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-bad-breath/comment-page-1/#comment-4225 Emily Steplowski Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:51:59 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-bad-breath/#comment-4225 BOL! Yes, indeed! Leo's teeth look so good because his people use the best tooth brush of all: nature's tooth brush! The best way to keep our furry friends' teeth clean is the way nature intended- with raw, meaty bones. Thank you Dr. Barchas for bringing light to how wonderful a raw fed dog's teeth can and usually do look! BOL! Yes, indeed! Leo’s teeth look so good because his people use the best tooth brush of all: nature’s tooth brush! The best way to keep our furry friends’ teeth clean is the way nature intended- with raw, meaty bones. Thank you Dr. Barchas for bringing light to how wonderful a raw fed dog’s teeth can and usually do look!

]]> By: Carol Canode http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-bad-breath/comment-page-1/#comment-4224 Carol Canode Mon, 02 Feb 2009 23:46:24 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-bad-breath/#comment-4224 Leo's teeth look good because Leo is a raw fed dog, who eats raw meat and bones. Not to say that teeth brushing doesn't have its benefits, but there are other ways to get clean teeth and fresh breath in our pets. Leo’s teeth look good because Leo is a raw fed dog, who eats raw meat and bones. Not to say that teeth brushing doesn’t have its benefits, but there are other ways to get clean teeth and fresh breath in our pets.

]]> By: Louis Gottlieb http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-bad-breath/comment-page-1/#comment-4144 Louis Gottlieb Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:41:47 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-bad-breath/#comment-4144 I have found that vitamin C powder is great for keeping gums and teeth healthy. Rub it into gums and use as a supplement. Also, digestive enzyme supplements help with digestion and keep breath clean-smelling. I have found that vitamin C powder is great for keeping gums and teeth healthy. Rub it into gums and use as a supplement. Also, digestive enzyme supplements help with digestion and keep breath clean-smelling.

]]> By: Barrie http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-bad-breath/comment-page-1/#comment-4140 Barrie Mon, 26 Jan 2009 01:48:01 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-bad-breath/#comment-4140 Hmm, I've been using the Glenhaven T/WA water additive in my dogs' water for not quite a month and although I have always brushed their teeth daily, I have noticed a HUGE improvement in their breath since starting the additive. Ingredients: Erythritol, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin More information from the Schuyler site: http://www.schuylerproducts.com/glenhaven_dental.html My five year old JRT has had a looseish and basically grey front tooth (the tooth was thought to basically be dead) for quite a long time, probably from an injury when she was young. We removed one front tooth (it was so loose that it came out just with a gentle pull) last year when she had to be put under general anesthesia to be stitched up after jumping through a glass door (yeah I know, only a jrt would do that!) and my vet expected this one to either fall out on its own or have to be removed in the next couple of years. Since I've started the T/WA that tooth is no longer loose and only has a small grey spot close to the gum. I have nothing whatsoever to do with the company or the product I just wanted to report the results I have had from it since my own vet had initially said something similar to Dr. Barchas in his previous entries where he referred to these types of products as snake oil. One of her techs began using this product and now everyone has changed their tune about it! Again, I am still brushing my dogs' teeth daily. This is more like mouthwash or something in addition to brushing and flossing (I use a dental tool to scrape the gum lines on my dogs every month or so as well) like a person might use. So, what do you say Dr. Barchas? Anything in the ingredients which 1.5 teaspoons of in a quart of water daily is going to hurt a dog? Hmm, I’ve been using the Glenhaven T/WA water additive in my dogs’ water for not quite a month and although I have always brushed their teeth daily, I have noticed a HUGE improvement in their breath since starting the additive. Ingredients: Erythritol, Cetylpyridinium Chloride, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin

More information from the Schuyler site: http://www.schuylerproducts.com/glenhaven_dental.html

My five year old JRT has had a looseish and basically grey front tooth (the tooth was thought to basically be dead) for quite a long time, probably from an injury when she was young. We removed one front tooth (it was so loose that it came out just with a gentle pull) last year when she had to be put under general anesthesia to be stitched up after jumping through a glass door (yeah I know, only a jrt would do that!) and my vet expected this one to either fall out on its own or have to be removed in the next couple of years. Since I’ve started the T/WA that tooth is no longer loose and only has a small grey spot close to the gum.

I have nothing whatsoever to do with the company or the product I just wanted to report the results I have had from it since my own vet had initially said something similar to Dr. Barchas in his previous entries where he referred to these types of products as snake oil. One of her techs began using this product and now everyone has changed their tune about it!

Again, I am still brushing my dogs’ teeth daily. This is more like mouthwash or something in addition to brushing and flossing (I use a dental tool to scrape the gum lines on my dogs every month or so as well) like a person might use. So, what do you say Dr. Barchas? Anything in the ingredients which 1.5 teaspoons of in a quart of water daily is going to hurt a dog?

]]> By: My Battle With My Bad Breath And Self-Esteem http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-bad-breath/comment-page-1/#comment-4135 My Battle With My Bad Breath And Self-Esteem Sun, 25 Jan 2009 17:35:57 +0000 http://blogs.dogster.com/vet_blog_information_advice/how-can-i-stop-my-dogs-bad-breath/#comment-4135 [...] How Can I Stop my Dog’s Bad Breath? The bacteria that cause bad breath will, if allowed to grow unchecked, cause dental disease, dental abscesses, gum loss, and tooth loss. They can spread to the heart, kidneys, and blood. They may contribute to cancer, arthritis. [...] [...] How Can I Stop my Dog’s Bad Breath? The bacteria that cause bad breath will, if allowed to grow unchecked, cause dental disease, dental abscesses, gum loss, and tooth loss. They can spread to the heart, kidneys, and blood. They may contribute to cancer, arthritis. [...]

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