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Hi Jen,
I use Leba III for Kat who seems to build up plaque without any difficulty at all. It is very effective although not inexpensive. It comes in a spray. We get ours from Doug at K9 Grooming Supplies: http://www.k9groomingsupplies.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=60&zenid=q0dh4410iaqgo9at48hm44h4s0
It helps dissolve plaque as do bones and such, all those things they can chew that also clean their teeth. I hope this helps.
Nathan
Nathan
I took all the advice on care of puppies and brushed Katie's teeth regularily. She really did not like it and it sometimes became a fight as all she wanted to do was eat the doggie tooth paste. While visiting a friend, I teased her about how white her golden retriver's teeth were and asked if she brushed every day. To my surprise she said no but that she gave the dog a Denta Bone once a day. I tried them on Katie, but all she did was bury them. Then I tried Denta Stixs and she loved them. She is now four years old and the vet couldn't believe her white teeth. My sister-in-law also started using them as she was looking at a huge dental bill. After a month, her dog's teeth were almost clear of tarter. They make great treats, one a day.
Hope that helps
Marilyne
Marilyne Hauser
If the dog does not tolerate brushing at all, at least do some rinsing everyday could help. I just use fingers and warm water rubbing with or without a little toothpaste, then rinse again. Try to introduce brushing just a few seconds a day to start. If you practice it everyday ( or at least every other day), your skills will improve and the dog may learn to tolerate a little better. Just do a quick job, it may not clean well at the beginning but everyday work will add up. Chewing on some dental purpose Nylabone also helps, if she likes it. My dog actually looks forward to her
teeth brushing session everyday after dinner. She likes the very little toothpaste, not the brushing.
Jenny
You mentioned that you were trying a new tooth spray. What was is and did it work? We are looking at a $500 vet visit to deal with some major plaque problems and tooth brushes don't go over very well in our house. What are your thoughts?