[cowboy147]

MY dog buddy has bad teeth, I had the exact same problem with my old dog scuzz too. His teeth get bad build up. Now that I'm home I have been trying to brush his teeth but will probably have to take him in to get them cleaned and most likely have some pulled. I don't uderstand whats going on. We feed him a dry food thats suppose to help clean his teeth as he eats, he won't chew on anything. After he gets his teeth cleaned I will have to be sure to keep strong on brushing his teeth for him to prevent this from coming back, but is there anything else I can do to help prevent this.

[pinsnpugs]

Any chance if you picked up a good meaty marrow bone at the store he would chew on it?

How old is buddy?

[cowboy147]

Buddy is about 11 yo, he won't chew on a thing, we have tried all types of toys and bones.

[pinsnpugs]

A dental cleaning at the vet may be the only way if their bad.
There is liquid you can buy to add to the drinking water that is suppse to keep the tartar from building back up. You could use this after the cleaning and hopefully he will not need another.

[cowboy147]

Thanks, I'll have to look into that.

[pinsnpugs]

I'm not a fan of 11 yr old dogs going under ansethesia unless necesarry.
Your vet can examine him and tell you how bad they are and if he is healthy enough, in theor opinion, to withstand the sedative.

[Pet food store owner]

There are ezyme gels that you spread on their gums and teeth that work very well. There is also a dried seaweed powder that contains high doses of enzymes that will help clean their teeth. The seaweed one you put directly on to their dog food. Have you tried bull sticks? They clean the back teeth and tendons help clean the front and side teeth and both of these are far safer than rawhide.

Good luck

[pinsnpugs]

* sorry repeated info

[millsandbones]

There are several products that you can use such as tootbrush and toothpaste for dogs. There are also gog treats that can help minimize tartar or freshen dog breath. It is first important to understand and treat any underlying diseases that may be causing the foul odor. If your have tried these kind of products and still having problem with your dog's breath, it is better to ask a vet for better solution.

[Lara's mom]

I honestly believe that the condition of a dogs teeth is directly related to what they eat. When I brought my Border Collie X home at 8 weeks of age and opened the tin of what I was told to feed her, I almost gagged from the smell. She has always eaten homemade food. At almost 13 years of age, her teeth are still perfectly white. She has never required any dental work.

[davlin47]

Hi

Although not obviously painful, dental disease can be very harmful for your pet. Tartar build up on the teeth will lead to gingivitis. Bugs can then go into the blood stream and travel through your dog's body.

Those bacterias will usually stop in the kidneys, liver or even heart and trigger various problems which may only show years later.

Therefore dental hygiene is paramount to keeping your pet well and confortable for as long as possible. I recommend you consult your veterinarian. Should the dog need to have some teeth out (which sounds possible), this will have to be done under general anaesthetic.

You can request a "dental check" with a veterinary nurse. This may even be free of charge.

Thanks