Comments on: Dog Teeth Cleaning

By: Brigitte Smith

Brigitte Smith — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:08:04 +0000

Hi Carole,

Yes, go to http://www.HealthyHappyDogs.com/Oral for information about the Oxyfresh solution, and the links to the site to buy same.

Regards,
Brigitte

By: Carole Curtis

Carole Curtis — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:34:22 +0000

Hi Bridgette,
I have read with great interest your blog on teeth cleaning for dogs.
Can you pls tell me where you buy Oxyfresh solution.
With best wishes,
Carole Curtis

By: Carole Curtis

Carole Curtis — Thu, 28 May 2009 22:31:04 +0000

Hello Madeline,
I have a small dog with a heart murmur and would much like to start using amino acids w/ CoQ10, as mentioned in your blog – I am not sure to buy this and what brand I should be looking for. Can you please advise me the best course of action.
With best wishes,
Carole Curtis

By: Brigitte Smith

Brigitte Smith — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:17:43 +0000

Hi Nancy,

Thanks for your input.

And thanks for pointing out even more reasons for avoiding veterinary teeth cleaning by keeping our dogs' teeth sparkling clean all the time!

I hadn't heard that the process compromises the enamel, but I wouldn't be at all surprised. I know that people who have their dogs' teeth cleaned by the vet do seem to require to get the process repeated sometimes fairly frequently.

Regards,
Brigitte

By: Brigitte Smith

Brigitte Smith — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:15:04 +0000

Hi Madeline,

I think what you are doing for your dogs' teeth is perfectly fine.

The article describes one option for teeth cleaning, but the crucial thing is to adopt a method that keeps your dogs' teeth clean consistently.

As you mention, not many vets seem to give any advice about keeping dogs' teeth clean. Perhaps that's why so many dog owners end up having their dogs' teeth cleaned under anaesthetic, because the teeth have got into such a state. (And this type of teeth cleaning is really bad for the dog – in fact any unnecessary anaesthetic should definitely be avoided.

In my view the best option for teeth cleaning is the Oxyfresh solution – it's added to your dogs' drinking water.

Of course, as always, please note that I am not a vet and I have no veterinary training whatsoever. I speak only from my own very limited experience as a dog owner like yourself.

Regards,
Brigitte

By: Madeline

Madeline — Thu, 14 May 2009 10:12:51 +0000

Hi Brigitte, thanks so much for your updates. I've been so busy, but I enjoy reading your newsletters. I have 2 Cavaliers and plan to supplement them to protect them from heart disease. Hope it's safe to use the amino acids w/ CoQ10- I believe it is.

With regards to brushing their teeth, I use a small square blue sponge on a plastic stick and wet it w/ a chlorhexidine wash from Drs. Foster and Smith. Should I be using an actual brush and doggie toothpaste instead? I appreciate your response as not one vet ever mentions dental care when I go!

Thanks again,
Madeline

By: anupam

anupam — Mon, 11 May 2009 12:07:06 +0000

nice article informative

By: Nancy Bouman

Nancy Bouman — Mon, 11 May 2009 03:42:32 +0000

Having been a dog groomer for 36 years, I see lots of dogs with dental problems. Daily or semi-daily brushing really does work. Also, if you have to have their teeth cleaned by the vet., the process seems to compromize the enamel, and the placque builds up faster. So if at all possible, clean those teeth regularly, and your dog will be healthier, and fresher breath