Guest lanielovesgreys Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Sol's got some stinky breath. It takes about a week after a dental, or a meaty bone, for sol's breath to be bad again. But, every time I give him a raw bone, he gets diarrhea or he throws up. He's got a sensitive tummy. What other things do you feed/treat that can help between dentals? disclaimer: I know that brushing is best, and we're working towards that. He gets aggressive if we hold him down or if we handle his muzzle. Both of which we have to do in order to teach him it's ok to brush his teeth. AND to make matters MORE difficult, we just had a mast cell tumor removed from his face, which has just made him even more sensitive to his muzzle. It's going to be a while before brushing his teeth regularly is even possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest smarthound Posted September 3, 2009 Share Posted September 3, 2009 Have you tried CET chews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RocketDog Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Bully sticks or dried beef tendons are big hits here, and seem to do a good job of cleaning teeth. Easier on the stomach than rawhides or dental chews, in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel0306 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I swipe Kasey's gums once a day with Biotene on a guaze pad, really helps. You can buy Biotene at Wal Mart in the people mouthwash section. Someone here on Greytalk recommended it to me after her Vet said it was fine for dogs. Might not work for everyone but I have been doing it for months on mine and it really helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest myIrishlass Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Beef tendons, bully sticks, cow trachea, etc. My girl demands a chewy every evening, and the vet said she had some of the best greyhound teeth he's seen in a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rschultz Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I take biotene (humans use it for sensitive mouths) put some on a small piece of paper towel and rub it on her gums. Keeps them free of bacteria build up and smells good too Quote Lexie is gone but not forgotten.💜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lanielovesgreys Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Can't do biotene. He gets really angry. I have no doubt he'd bite me if I put anything on his teeth or gums. We're taking tiny tiny steps, but it's going to take a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ola Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 Raw bones here. What kind have you tried? Perhaps we can think of something less likely to cause issues? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel0306 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 What about the stuff you add to the dog's water for breath? Have not tried it but I know my Vet sells some that is C.E.T brand and you just add it to the dogs drinking water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greysmom Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 He needs to have crunchy and/or chewy things to help clean off his teeth. Lots of suggestions for chews above - bully sticks, CET chews, hooves. We use a variety here and everybody gets one every night. Some other things to think about and try: >Are you sure it's his teeth? He could be having gastric issues that would manifest in a bad smell coming from his mouth that's actually from his stomach/intestinal track. >More kibble and less wet food will also help clean off his teeth. If he actually chews his food that is - mine tend to swallow most kibbles whole. >The Large or Extra large Milk Bones will be crunchy enough to help keep his teeth clean. Just one a day or a 1/2 of one a day would do. New on our store shelves is a product called Crunchy Bones from Hart's, that's similar. The Hart's bones are thicker though and take longer to eat. They also come in three sizes. Getting them used to teeth brushing can take a while. Start slow and just show him the toothbrush while giving him a treat, until he's comfortable. Then put some flavored toothpaste (dog-safe NOT people toothpaste) on the toothbrush and let him smell and lick it for a treat. Then just try and touch his teeth with the toothbrush, and increase one tooth at a time until you can brush all his teeth without him protesting. Good luck! greysmom Quote Chris - Mom to: Felicity (DeLand), and Andi (Braska Pandora) siggy by Chris Harper, on Flickr Angels: Libby (Everlast), Dorie (Dog Gone Holly), Dude (TNJ VooDoo), Copper (Kid's Copper), Cash (GSI Payncash), Toni (LPH Cry Baby), Whiskey (KT's Phys Ed), Atom, Lilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobesmom Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 What kinds of raw bones upset his stomach? You may want to pick a different animal bone. Chicken, turkey, beef, deer, there are lots of different animals that you can give bones from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tra708 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 our dog loves to chew on Flossies. They are made by Merrick and it's a dried tendon shaped into a spiral chew thing. They come in different sizes; we get the Phat Flossies. She loves them SO much, and they scrape the tartar off. No stomach problems. Good luck with Sol. (love that name...it was my grandpa's) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaFlaca Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I have been giving Wendy Proden Plaque Off for about a month now and I must say that the results are astounding! Although her teeth and breath were never terrible, the plaque she did have has disappeared. It just flakes off! I also give her raw meaty bones such as turkey necks and chicken feet at least twice a week along with Bully Sticks. Here's where I get the Plaque Off. http://entirelypets.ecommerce-site-search....uery=plaque+off Quote Irene ~ Owned and Operated by Jenny (Jenny Rocks ~ 11/24/17) ~ JRo, Jenny from the Track Lola (AMF Won't Forget ~ 04/29/15 -07/22/19) - My girl. I'll always love you. Wendy (Lost Footing ~ 12/11/05 - 08/18/17) ~ Forever in our hearts. "I am yours, you are mine". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kydie Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 I have an old girl that never, and I mean never chewed anything, heard about bully sitcks here on GT, she loves them and takes a good long time for them to chew them, her teeth have improved greatly, even though I have always brushed them, these made a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahicks51 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 At least one person on GreyTalk has recommended ProDen PlaqueOff, which is actually seaweed. http://www.plaqueoff.com/proden_plaqueoff_...eoff_animal.htm Beats me if it actually works, but it has good feedback associated with it. Quote Coco (Maze Cocodrillo) Minerva (Kid's Snipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ogie65 Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 This is a good topic, thanks all. I try to brush my pups' teeth as best as I can and give them chewies of various types, but the plaque is building up. I ordered the Plaque Off stuff today. Hope it works! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest greytloves Posted September 4, 2009 Share Posted September 4, 2009 With the sensitive stomach added in with the bad breath, I too would think it may be gastric or food related and not his teeth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Susanm Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Have you tried Bristle Bones? They are similar to a large nyla bone on each end but have rubber nubs and bristles in the middle. Unscrew the ends and add a rawhide chew in the center. Available on Amazon and Fetch Dog. Bachi loves them - make sure the ends are tight to prevent coming apart. Out vet likes his clean teeth and healthy gums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragsysmum Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 Have you tried giving a large raw or smoked/roasted bone for just 20 minutes on 3 or 4 consecutive days? That's what I have always done with mine so they don't eat enough in a single day to upset their tums but over the few days they do gnaw enough to clean their teeth. Quote Sue from England Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paulamariez Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Our vet gave us a spray to use on Bueller called chlorhexadrine (sp?) in addition to his brushing. Although it sounds like you hound may not even let you do that. But it's way less invasive than brushing or even wiping something on their teeth. You just push up one side of their lip and give a quick spray, then go do the other side. But the stuff works great at keeping the plaque and tartar off the teeth and helps keep all the bacteria out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 I am lucky. Mine LOVE to have their teeth brushed (do it every other day), and use Clorhexadine rinse, too. No bad breath, and a lot of the plaque is coming off. I also use a drinking water additive. Good Luck with the toofers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MJandthe6 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I use Hill's TD big bites--they're like a round dog biskie but they splinter when crunched and "floss" their teeth. I also give Enzadent rawhide chews. Both have chlorhexidine in them and my Bonnie's teeth seem to be maintaining fairly well. They are pretty bad--she had to have a bone graft last year after having a molar pulled. She also likes the Petzlife salmon flavored gel. I brush her teeth but I think even if they just lick it some bacteria are killed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 maybe check out houndstooth on the internet. quite a few people around here use the services of dali and her sister who travel the country and do anesthesia free dentals. they are always on the move and do a lot of greyhound groups from what i have been told. she manages to do not so happy or cooperative cats and dogs w/o any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gert Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 You've already received lots of good suggestions. One I didn't see yet was Oxyfresh. I just recently started using Oxyfresh. I bought both the gel and the water additive. I've only been using it a week and a half now, and I can already tell the difference in their breath. I rub the gel on their gums about 3 times/week. Use the drinking water additive all the time. http://oxyfresh.com/pet/default.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ProudGreyMom Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 CET chews, dental gel applied to teeth and gums, breath spray. I cannot use Greenies for Andy, they cause him terrible gas and D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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