Anyone ever use this type of product?
What are your thoughts on getting teeth cleaned on older pets?
Does this product help?
What are your thoughts on getting teeth cleaned on older pets?
Does this product help?
Four Paws Dental Rinse
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whirlcool
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I think it's best to periodically brush your dogs teeth with a finger brush (like you'd use on babies)using a veterinary toothpaste (swallowable).
Some dogs are more apt to get tartar deposits on their teeth than other dogs. Why? Because of the chemistry inside of their mouth. The breed doesn't matter, it's the individual dog that does. You could have two say labs, feed them the same food and one may develop tartar while the other doesn't.
So if you have a dog with tartar a rinse may help change the chemistry in the mouth and prevent tartar build up. I don't think it will remove any existing deposits, but may very well prevent new ones.
As far as having an old dogs teeth cleaned you can lessen the risk significantly by having a basic metabolic panel run on the dog before using anesthesia. This will show anything that may be wrong with the dog that may cause the dog to be a risk for anesthesia. Our lab/golden Brandy just had her teeth cleaned and now they are nice and white and sparkling, and she's 13 years old. But she's not really overweight and all her tests came back just fine. But I think that's the last time she'll get them done. Usually it's about every three years.
And check around for price. My vet charges $250.00 for a complete cleaning. I have heard of people paying $500-850 for a teeth cleaning before.
Some dogs are more apt to get tartar deposits on their teeth than other dogs. Why? Because of the chemistry inside of their mouth. The breed doesn't matter, it's the individual dog that does. You could have two say labs, feed them the same food and one may develop tartar while the other doesn't.
So if you have a dog with tartar a rinse may help change the chemistry in the mouth and prevent tartar build up. I don't think it will remove any existing deposits, but may very well prevent new ones.
As far as having an old dogs teeth cleaned you can lessen the risk significantly by having a basic metabolic panel run on the dog before using anesthesia. This will show anything that may be wrong with the dog that may cause the dog to be a risk for anesthesia. Our lab/golden Brandy just had her teeth cleaned and now they are nice and white and sparkling, and she's 13 years old. But she's not really overweight and all her tests came back just fine. But I think that's the last time she'll get them done. Usually it's about every three years.
And check around for price. My vet charges $250.00 for a complete cleaning. I have heard of people paying $500-850 for a teeth cleaning before.
58limited
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This is similar to a product we carry at our clinic called Breath-A-Lyser. It helps control bacteria and changes the pH. By doing these things, it slows the build up of tartar and helps remove bad breath.
I think Petco's title is wrong - it is not a tartar remover. If you read the product info it just states that it controls build up (slows it down). The best way to use a product like this is to start with a clean mouth. It will then slow future build up.
I think Petco's title is wrong - it is not a tartar remover. If you read the product info it just states that it controls build up (slows it down). The best way to use a product like this is to start with a clean mouth. It will then slow future build up.
