rascalsmom Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Phoebe, who we've had for 2.5 years, and who just turned five, had her annual checkup a few weeks ago. The vet remarked that her teeth "looked beautiful"! She's not had a dental since she came off the track, and I don't brush her teeth. Her breath is horrendous, though, so I asked the vet about that. She said she could do a dental, but in the absence of brushing afterward it would just get bad again (and seriously, why would I want her to have a dental if she doesn't really NEED it??); or I could try this gel they've had a lot of luck with. I opted to try the gel--$17 vs hundreds for a dental--and I've been using it on her twice a day. She loves the stuff! And now, less than a month later, her breath is noticeably better!! So I thought I'd share it with you all, who may be have a similar issue. It's called Oratene maintenance oral gel and I bought it at the vets. Might also be available online, I imagine. So far, so good, and I am thankful to finally have a greyhound who doesn't have awful teeth! I've even started brushing her teeth, thinking that if she really has "ok" teeth, it's in my best interest to keep them that way. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time4ANap Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 We've used the Oratene water additive with good results. Available through many of the vet suppliers as well as Amazon. Quote Camp Broodie. The current home of Mark Kay Mark Jack and Gracie Kiowa Safe Joan. Always missing my boy Rocket Hi Noon Rocket, Allie Phoenix Dynamite, Kate Miss Kate, Starz Under Da Starz, Petunia MW Neptunia, Diva Astar Dashindiva, and LaVida I've Got Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTRAWLD Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 I have really good luck with Leba II for teeth cleaning and CS orally to keep stinkiness at bay. Quote Proudly owned by:10 year old "Ryder" CR Redman Gotcha May 201012.5 year old Angel "Kasey" Goodbye Kasey Gotcha July 2005-Aug 1, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saharasmom Posted March 7, 2016 Share Posted March 7, 2016 Thanks for the recommendation. My Borzoi just had 19 teeth removed, so hopefully this will help him keep the remaining ones. Quote Rebeccawith Atlas the borzoi, Luna the pyr, and Madison the cat, always missing Sahara(Flyin Tara Lyn) and Coltrane(Blue on By) the greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted March 7, 2016 Author Share Posted March 7, 2016 What's nice about this gel is you don't have to brush. We found that if you put it in your palm and smear it around a bit she'll lick it right off, and the vet said it'll distribute around her mouth. Easy peasy. Silly dog loves the stuff and goes into an automatic sit when I get the tube out. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cleptogrey Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 which gel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTanSnuggles Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 i brush my boy's teeth every other day on the average and he had a deep dental about 9 months ago, but he still gets stinky breath now and then. i would like to also know which gel is working so well for you and how is it with plaque? Interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramonaghan Posted March 8, 2016 Share Posted March 8, 2016 Just ordered some of the maintenance gel from Amazon--thanks for the tip! Sweep gets glowing reviews on her teeth too despite irregular brushing and not having a dental since retirement, but her breath is often less than minty-fresh. I'm eager to try this. Quote Rachel with littermates Doolin and Willa, boss cat Tootie, and feline squatters Crumpet and Fezziwig. Missing gentlemen kitties Mud, Henry, and Richard and our beautiful, feisty, silly Sweep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascalsmom Posted March 8, 2016 Author Share Posted March 8, 2016 Oratene maintenance gel is what we're using. Quote Phoebe (Belle's Sweetpea) adopted 9/2/13. Jack (BTR Captain Jack) 9/28/05--11/2/12Always missing Buddy, Ruby, and Rascal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SanTanSnuggles Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I went ahead and ordered this Oratene maintenance to see how it does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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