Thread: Dirty Doggy Teeth Help!

So I know this reply is a little late/old... Thank you for all your replies! Where do you buy these amazing raw, meaty bones? Is it ok for her to chew on them around a 2 year old or do they leave things kind of nasty?

My dogs are 14 1/5 and 7 both have great teath without ever cleaning at vets - i always give them bones w/row beef once a week, i call it 'saturday bone party'; regards

The gristle from raw bones cleans a dog's teeth. I know several owners who brush w/ good results. Personally, my 3 dogs are 13, never had a cleaning and their teeth are sparkling-- from raw meaty bones. The thought of general anesthesia every couple of years would worry me.

You can try PetzLife oral gel ... I use that on my gal. It slowly softens the tartar so you can brush it off.

Raw meaty bones.

We also have good results with Petzlife. Here's some more info on how it works: http://www.cactuscanyon.com/dog-teethcleaning.htm#ask

I'm sorry about the teeth/ breath issue! That's the worst. Sounds like you're a good momma though. According to the Chicken Soup site : You should brush your dog's teeth 5-7 times per week. This is the best preventive measure for a healthy mouth. However, most of us are unwilling or unable to do just this (NOTE: Not us!). Toys and treats are another way of preventing oral disease that is easier and appealing to most pet...

I'd like to recommend something we started using since our dogs' last dental, a product called Biotene. It was made for humans and then dogs.

I usually give my dog her bones outside but now that the weather is colder she wont touch them out there...so I just take big sheet and fold it and put Maggie on a leash and allow her to eat her bone on the sheet (she has to be on the leash or she will wander with it LOL) when she is done the sheet goes in the wash. I buy my bones from the butcher or the grocery store (butchers are usually cheaper). Edited to add...I have a 3 and 4 year old...