Best dog dental care products according to redditors
We found 57 Reddit comments discussing the best dog dental care products. We ranked the 32 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 57 Reddit comments discussing the best dog dental care products. We ranked the 32 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
You can always try the enzymatic toothpaste route! My cats love the chicken flavor, it's their favorite. You do have to work up to it though. Just let them get used to licking it off your finger, then you dabbing it on their lips, then you putting it on their front teeth, etc. until you're able to stick your finger on their back molars. It may take a few weeks or a month or two but my cats get excited about it now- they see it like an additional treat! Haha, joke's on them, I'm brushing their teeth.
Update: I've been banned from even seeing the video (big surprise there), but the amazon reviews speak for themselves: https://www.amazon.com/Brite-Bite-Toothbrush-Bacon-Medium/dp/B075L4L1T2
Adorable pup!
There are two ways that I brush my Corgi's teeth which have great success.
So, first you will need a few things :
So, now that you have that... On to the ways I brush.
Thumb in mouth This method is the most thorough and best approached from the front of the dog
Now the second way...
Closed mouth quick brush. This method is great for if you don't have a lot of time or the dog is a biter.
Hopefully this helps you! If you do this 1-2 times daily and provide high quality chewy snacks like tendons, you should reduce the need for dental visits at the vet of complete remove the need. Do pay attention to the gums and teeth though and consulate a vet for further advice.
On second thought searching for loop might give you more accurate results I think the commenter was referring to a type of brush like this JW Pet Company Dog Deshedding Loop https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LHHHRJC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_jhNhDbTWTAP0R
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You can definitely have anesthesia-free dental cleaning for dogs, the vet I take my dog to does them although it's not in Vancouver.
You should probably call some vets and ask them if they offer that - it might not be year-round because sometimes it's a specialist that travels between cities every few months that does it. Googling "Vancouver vet anesthesia free dental" led me to http://animalcareclinicvancouver.com/index.php , although I can't find the page on it. At worst, you should call them and see if/when they offer it, and if they don't then you can ask them if they know any other vet clinics that do, and if not keep calling other vets. Vancouver is about as large as the city I live in, so I would be very surprised if no options are available.
In the longer term, you can also brush his teeth yourself, although most dogs won't like it you might have to get him used to it for his own health. Link to dog toothbrush and toothpaste.
Also, why does he have a tendency to build up tartar? Is it because of his food or some other condition? Does he have enough chew toys? Chew toys are supposed to help keep a dog's teeth clean.
Best wishes for you and your dog.
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Adding this link I found after a bit more googling
Anesthesia Free Cleaning in Victoria
It's not Vancouver, but it's pretty close
There is dental cleaning without anesthesia though it is not as thorough. I'd start by looking for it in your area. Then there's dental water additive, and dental chews. There's also getting a smaller toothbrush like this and a tartar control toothpaste. My dog is an 8lb Yorkie and it fits in his mouth other reviewers claim even smaller dogs like 4lbs.
Before I adopted my yorkie, she was fed a diet of wet food and no teeth brushing. My vet thought she had the teeth of a 10 year old when she was just 1 year old. After a deep cleaning, we use CET toothpaste. Shes not used to brushing so I use my finger which the vet dental tech recommended.
This isn’t exactly what you’re looking for but they are pretty good and my pups love them: https://www.amazon.com/C-T-VeggieDent-Chews-Regular/dp/B001P3PR5Y
I find the finger brushes easiest to use. My girl won't chomp down on my finger, but she'll close down on any brushes. There's enzymatic paste you can buy.
My vet says daily is best, but at least a couple/few times per week is recommended. I'm honestly shit about it though. Her chewing on toys is what cleans her teeth most, by far.
This kit has the kind of brush I use - it's very common style, and many are sold through different manufacturers:
https://smile.amazon.com/Petrodex-Natural-Dental-Toothpaste-Toothbrushes/dp/B0002AQBC4/ref=sr_1_32?keywords=dog+toothbrush&qid=1574264522&rnid=2941120011&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-32
Make sure you don't accidentally buy one made for a small dog, but this brush may work for any size.
I get the Petrodex Enzymatic Toothpaste - my dogs have both really liked the Poultry flavor:
https://smile.amazon.com/Petrodex-Enzymatic-Toothpaste-Buildup-Poultry/dp/B00025K0R6/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=petrodex+toothpaste&qid=1574264736&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-1
I have a couple of these finger brushes, and they seem to work well. I use them to give the teeth a finishing touch, rub along the gumline, and get behind some of the teeth where it's difficult to access with a brush.
https://smile.amazon.com/Petosan-Microfiber-Fingerbrush-Oral-Cleaner/dp/B01B6365SU/ref=sr_1_19?keywords=dog+finger+toothbrush&qid=1574264804&s=pet-supplies&sr=1-19
And I'd like to plug the amazon 'smile' program. If you use smile.amazon.com to buy things they will donate 5% of your purchase price to charity. You get to choose the charity - mine is the Grey Muzzle Organization. But you have to remember to go to smile.amazon.com when purchasing, not the regular amazon.com.
I usually get a lot of comments on how white and bright my dog’s teeth are.
I started when she was a puppy, getting her used to the process. At this point, she allows me to brush every single tooth, top, bottom, even inside. And then I always end it with her favorite part, which is tongue scraping (basically her licking the toothbrush)
FYI: if your dog allows you to, it is ideal to brush each tooth in a circular motion, just like you are supposed to do with your own teeth.
Honestly I used to brush it every other day and gave her dental chews on the off days but even then she would still get accumulated tartar. I even always put doggy mouthwash in her water that is supposed to prevent tartar buildup. The only way to prevent it is to brush everyday. Since I switched to everyday, my vet has told me there’s no buildup at all.
Once they get used to it and you make it a habit, it’s honestly super quick and not much of a hassle. Teeth are so important for dogs - they rarely ever do root canals or fillings - if something is wrong, they usually just extract the tooth. Imagine when they get older, how are they gonna survive if half their teeth are so damaged that they all need to be removed?
I recommend this toothpaste. Petsmile Professional Dog Toothpaste - 4.5 oz. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OPCW5GG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_0hITDbTK65Y7F
It's this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07BYVNNZG/ref=dp_cerb_2?th=1&psc=1
They come in different flavours too! My cat loves the poultry one.
yeah, thousands is alot. i mean, my dog had a major heart surgery last year, and the total for surgery, meds, anethesia, etc was only $850 roughly. thats why i cant see spending more on something that you can do at home yourself, ya know? ever try any of these?:
https://www.amazon.com/Jalousie-Silicone-Finger-Cleaning-Brushes/dp/B077852DFY/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1521784474&sr=8-13&keywords=dog+finger+toothbrushes
get some dental scalers: https://www.amazon.com/Scraper-Remover-Different-Stainless-Cleaning/dp/B07VX1CKCM/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=pet+dental+tool&qid=1571188520&sr=8-3
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I just came home and sure enough, the toothpaste we use is Sentry Petrodex. They think it's a treat so it's really easy. Carolina doesn't like the toothbrush it came with so we use a round brush similar to this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XDQVDCG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_ZwTKBbWVCQ1B4
Congrats on getting your new kitty. I really wish I had this subreddit when I adopted my girls almost six years ago. As a dog person, I've had a lot to learn. You seem like you're off to a good start.
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I hope some of this helps. Sorry it's so long. My cats are both asleep and I'm just Redditing while waiting for Game of Thrones to come on.
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We have one of these http://www.amazon.com/StarMark-Everlasting-Treat-Wheeler-Medium/dp/B00GSQO21I/ref=sr_1_18?s=pet-supplies&ie=UTF8&qid=1426101849&sr=1-18&keywords=starmark that is ours has never destroyed. He'll chew and lick the treat in it for hours until it's gone.
I use this
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00RZDXA7K/
Have you checked pet stores?
I'm interested in what you've heard about Greenies (I don't use them with my dogs, but my family used them with our dogs growing up without issues). The only things I've read had to do with obstruction (dogs wolfing down and not chewing properly), and I'm pretty sure Greenies changed their formula after that debacle to make them more digestible so that they would be safer.
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That being said, my dogs are a fan of nylabones that have the nubs on them (as they chew, the nubs help brush their teeth). Just make sure if your dog gets to the point where they are tearing it apart, that you throw it out. You don't want your dog actually eating it. Another recent addition for us has been Starmark's Everlasting Dental Treats (like these). You can give them to your dog as a treat, but we give them to our dogs in a Bento Ball because it takes them foreverrrr to eat them from that. I think they also fit Wheelers. Not sure of other products.
The toy is called a “Wheeler” toy and treat inside is an Everlasting Dental Treat from Starmark! The toys are normally $30 but they’re $9.90 on Amazon right now and come with a treat inside!
I use this one. It works really well, especially in hard to reach places like the back teeth. Hope this helps!
Orapup works really well for my bulldog. It's pretty quick and easy and the dog loves it.
https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Breath-System-Dogs-Fighting/dp/B00EZZKENY
I use one of these on a table. It works well and the d6s that came with it love me. Lol
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EOH9FVU/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_o7MUub0F78T2H
something like this is very good. You actually hold their muzzle shut gently and just get up in there with your finger and dog toothpaste: http://www.amazon.com/Nylabone-Advanced-Oral-Finger-Brush/dp/B006YFZXGG/ref=sr_1_3?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1451256193&sr=1-3&keywords=finger+toothbrush
There's a couple of spray/foam products available on Amazon that seem to work pretty well if you use them daily. You can also buy a doggie toothbrush that fits on your finger which is often easier than trying to shove a handled tooth brush in your dogs mouth.
If you're very confident, and careful, you can buy a tartar scraper to try and chip off any thick tartar built up.
In my experience the dental chews function more are breath mints rather than cleaning the teeth. Their is special toothpaste for dogs because they don't know to spit out the toothpaste so it is important you don't use human toothpaste because the fluoride will upset their stomach. This is what I use http://www.amazon.com/Petrodex-Dental-Poultry-Toothpaste-Toothbrushes/dp/B0002AQASO/ref=pd_sim_petsupplies_22 and I also bought an additive for his water which did improve the smell. I usually brush my dogs teeth right before we go to bed because they say they shouldN'T drink or eat for 30 minutes before or after the brushing although I don't know why that is.
edit: also you only need to brush the outside of the teeth not the inside.