Pet Smile Month

Lyn · 31-08-2007, 12:07 PM

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shelley · 02-09-2007, 01:41 PM

Do you know I have never cleaned a dogs teeth, seems the in thing these days! Mine have plenty of very large bones to chew, it keeps their teeth clean and gums strong! Molly is 11, ancient for her breed, and hasn't any problems with her teeth... Or anything else come to that!

hbvet · 02-09-2007, 10:10 PM

I see some Gruesome pet mouths!! Loads of owners feed the lovely

tinned popular foods and no dental excercise so their pets suffer from chronic halitosis, infection and pain.

Pet smile mouth really does help highlight this, many owners arent so aware. We recommend not so much as brushing but lots of chewing and less rubbish food!

ok, will get off soap box quickly... before I get the urge to post piccies
Hannah

dizzywend · 02-09-2007, 10:15 PM

Lol Hannah

My dog has those dental chews, we give him huge bones to gnaw at.
is this ok or should I be brushing?

hbvet · 02-09-2007, 10:18 PM

Hi - Have a peek at his back upper molars and canines: if youve got tartar or red gums here then brushing or an enzyme toothpast is advised. Chewing and gnawing is best - raw carrots/apples help get to places big dog chews dont!

Hannah

shelley · 13-09-2007, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hbvet

I see some Gruesome pet mouths!! Loads of owners feed the lovely

tinned popular foods and no dental excercise so their pets suffer from chronic halitosis, infection and pain.

Pet smile mouth really does help highlight this, many owners arent so aware. We recommend not so much as brushing but lots of chewing and less rubbish food!

ok, will get off soap box quickly... before I get the urge to post piccies
Hannah

That must be why my lot are so healthy then, I wouldn't dream of giving them that tinned rubbish that says it is meat when actually it isn't! Mine have dried complete food, a good quality one, but they also have cooked chicken, tuna, salmon, scrambled egg, pork and any of our left overs. Not to mention bones and that wonderful (and expensive) Royal Canin Dental Diet as a treat!

dizzywend · 13-09-2007, 07:35 PM

his teeth seem fine but I tried the carrot anyway!
he loves it as you can see!

Wendy

31-08-2007, 12:07 PM	#1
Lyn Senior Member Adult Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 3,533	Pet Smile Month www.petsmile.org/

02-09-2007, 01:41 PM	#2
shelley Member Hatchling Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Staffordshire Posts: 577	Do you know I have never cleaned a dogs teeth, seems the in thing these days! Mine have plenty of very large bones to chew, it keeps their teeth clean and gums strong! Molly is 11, ancient for her breed, and hasn't any problems with her teeth... Or anything else come to that! __________________ Shelley Mum to three Newfoundlands, two Cocker Spaniels, one German Shepherd, 9 Chinchillas, and 4 Hermann's and 2 Leopards... Tortoises that is! http://pic2.piczo.com/GalaxybearsNewfoundlands

02-09-2007, 10:10 PM	#3
hbvet Member Hatched Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Madeley, Cheshire Posts: 449	I see some Gruesome pet mouths!! Loads of owners feed the lovely tinned popular foods and no dental excercise so their pets suffer from chronic halitosis, infection and pain. Pet smile mouth really does help highlight this, many owners arent so aware. We recommend not so much as brushing but lots of chewing and less rubbish food! ok, will get off soap box quickly... before I get the urge to post piccies Hannah __________________ hb

02-09-2007, 10:18 PM	#5
hbvet Member Hatched Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Madeley, Cheshire Posts: 449	Hi - Have a peek at his back upper molars and canines: if youve got tartar or red gums here then brushing or an enzyme toothpast is advised. Chewing and gnawing is best - raw carrots/apples help get to places big dog chews dont! Hannah __________________ hb

02-09-2007, 10:15 PM	#4
dizzywend Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North West Posts: 1,678	Lol Hannah My dog has those dental chews, we give him huge bones to gnaw at. is this ok or should I be brushing?

13-09-2007, 07:35 PM	#7
dizzywend Senior Member Sub Adult Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: North West Posts: 1,678	his teeth seem fine but I tried the carrot anyway! he loves it as you can see! Wendy

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