Busderpuddle Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I was looking at another post and saw where someone is giving their dogs an apple every day to help clean their teeth. I have never heard of this and wondering if it is safe to give them one daily ? I don't know if Ruby will eat them but it might be worth a try. Do I cut it up or give it whole ? I do brush her teeth a few times a week so they are not too bad but I would like them to look a little better. I have been using an enzymatic toothpaste and lately been trying coconut oil too (except for today because she had diarrhea). She gets diarrhea from Bully Sticks so those are out and I haven't been able to get turkey necks lately. I am sure they will be back in the stores with Winter coming. Would love to hear what other tricks you use to clean their teeth and how often you do it. Thanks. Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I am assuming apples would be fine to feed daily...but I would cut them in half and/or de-seed because I think the seeds are bad (I'm sure you would have to eat a lot but still...). Apples are good for cleaning human teeth as well but they only get off the loose plaque. I don't know how benefical they would be on their own for teeth cleaning, but I'm sure they are an okay option as a treat if your pup will actually eat them. Whole carrots are good too. Leave them in as big of pieces as you can. We have wild apples here from the pioneer orchards and the coyotes much gorge themselves because all the coyote poop on the trails now is almost all apple skins! I'm assuming if they can eat it a dog can! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwnedBySummer Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Keep an eye on the poops -- apples are one of the known items to help stop diarrhea. Quote Lisa B. My beautiful Summer - to her forever home May 1, 2010 Summer Certified therapy dog team with St. John Ambulance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I would core out the Apple seeds, but my parents have fed a whole apple a day to each of thier dogs for a few months out of the year. They have a giant apple tree so it's free dog treats! They haven't suffered from the seeds... Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackandTan Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Carrots are good too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatricksMom Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Broccoli stalks are good too. Quote Beth, Petey (8 September 2018- ), and Faith (22 March 2019). Godspeed Patrick (28 April 1999 - 5 August 2012), Murphy (23 June 2004 - 27 July 2013), Leo (1 May 2009 - 27 January 2020), and Henry (10 August 2010 - 7 August 2020), you were loved more than you can know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest iconsmum Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'd give the milder carrot before I'd give apple - the acid content bothers tummy linings and can produce gastro issues...I'd hate to think my dog had burning reflux and couldn't say so while i continued to give him daily apple.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dee Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 My dogs love apple and carrots. Carrots are what we use regularly for treats. I think they're good for weight control which I have to watch with my labradoodle. Apples are BIG treats here. They all love them. I take seeds out as they are purported to have arsenic in them. That said, they would have to have a heck of a lot of seeds , but I don't take chances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAJ2010 Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 I thought apples were supposed to help stop acid reflux in humans.... Guess it's different in dogs? Quote ------ Jessica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busderpuddle Posted September 20, 2012 Author Share Posted September 20, 2012 I tried a small slice of apple today and Ruby just let it lay there. Her tummy is clear now so I thought I would try a small amount but she just looked at it. She is such a picky butt. Love her............ Quote Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Giselle Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Just wondering... If apple contains a lot of fructose and plaque bacteria thrive off that, wouldn't this be counterproductive? It may provide an abrasive surface for teeth to scrape off shallow plaque, but it may provide even more fodder for bacterial growth. Yes? No? Maybe so? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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