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LittleLily · 01-28-2009, 10:09 AM

Need some assistance with my Little Lily's bad breath. It would make your toes curl. She is only two, but her breath is horrible. I try to brush her teeth, as often as she will let me, but it is not helping much. I don't think I am getting a very good job done on this as she absolutely hates it and we have to wrap her in a blanket and it takes two of us to do it. I know the vet charges a unbelievable fee to do this as they have to put them under and we would rather not do that. I have tried the greenies, but she just eats them within minutes, so that can't be good for her.

Does anyone have any suggestions on treaties, etc, that might help clean her teeth. She is only 4 1/2 Lbs, so I am leary of trying some of the things on the market, witihout getting some recommendations.

Ellie May · 01-28-2009, 10:18 AM

Since the problem is so bad, not much is going to do a good enough job. She can chew on certain things but that really isn't going to clean under her gums. Having them cleaned by someone who doesn't use anesthesia is more of a cosmetic procedure than one for her health. There are kibbles out there designed to scrape tartar off but the ingredients are gross and I'm not sure that it would do a good enough job. Because excess tartar can lead to heart, kidney, liver and lung problems, I would get them cleaned. Did she lose all of her baby teeth?

It is important to brush regularly but if you can't, you can't. Have you tried dental rinse?

LittleLily · 01-28-2009, 10:21 AM

Thank you for your help. I am pretty sure all of her baby teeth are gone. She is going to the vets tommorow for a grooming, so I will ask to speak with someone over there about that. I am wondering if it is her food, since we changed her over to Science Diet, it has become worse, although her coat looks beautiful.

Morkie4 · 01-28-2009, 10:21 AM

My Yorkie is three years old and I took him for a vet check-up to see if he thought he needed a dental and he said nope, not yet and if I were to brush his molars and canine teeth twice a week, I might not have to. I also use the Cool and Clear in the water and the plaque is no long on the caninie teeth so I am mighty impressed with the stuff. Even the malts like it and it does leave their breath fresh smelling as it has a minty scent to it!

LittleLily · 01-28-2009, 10:37 AM

Thank you. What exactly is clean and cool and where can I get it? I have never heard of it.

BonBon · 01-28-2009, 10:52 AM

It could very well be her food. Science Diet is not a good food choice for dogs.

Breny · 01-28-2009, 11:07 AM

I use Cool and Clear Dental Care on all of mine, even my cats and I can say it works. Its a rinse you put right in their water, just a cap ful (a bottle lasts a good time) I really really like it. I'm one of those big puppy kisses LOL I give em kisses smack on the lips! So I can't have bad breath babies!
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Breny · 01-28-2009, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleLily

Thank you. What exactly is clean and cool and where can I get it? I have never heard of it.

Sorry I didn't see your post...you can order it here: Welcome to TrilogyOnline Pets under Pet Care for Dogs or here: Clothes, Beds, Healthy Food, Treats, Grooming Products and Dental Care for your Furbaby! - Pooch Potato Beds, Life's Abundance Pet foods, Dental Care

Lexi Rae · 01-28-2009, 12:48 PM

lexi's breathe was always good, but i still use the clean and cool in her water.
also from day one, lexi has been knawing on bully sticks, dont know if that
helped her teeth, but i have to say i think it did.

MaryJoChicago · 01-28-2009, 01:01 PM

I'm not finding Cool and Clear on the Trilogy website. Maybe they don't carry it anymore?

Lexi Rae · 01-28-2009, 01:10 PM

ooooh your right, dont work,, ok try this number i found it on my invoice

877-387-4564.. let me know, incase i need to order more

Charlies Mama · 01-28-2009, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by MaryJoChicago

I'm not finding Cool and Clear on the Trilogy website. Maybe they don't carry it anymore?

I use the dental rinse for my puppy too. it works great! i got mine at petco.com. i think it was like three dollars or something. we used it for the first time last night and this morning I woke up to a neutral fresh breath! Also alternative to brushing, I use the dental wipes. it's easier to control because you just wrap it around your finger, stick it in their mouth and just swoosh it around. good luck! i know the pain.

deb22 · 01-28-2009, 02:53 PM

My Angel has breath that would make you run away.... But she has baby teeth that the vet is taking out....He said that is her problem... I also ordered Cool & Clear....

Breny · 01-28-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaryJoChicago

I'm not finding Cool and Clear on the Trilogy website. Maybe they don't carry it anymore?

Yes they carry it...try here: Clothes, Beds, Healthy Food, Treats, Grooming Products and Dental Care for your Furbaby! - Pooch Potato Beds, Life's Abundance Pet foods, Dental Care

MaryJoChicago · 01-28-2009, 03:22 PM

If you click on that link and on Order Here - it says Product not found.

01-28-2009, 10:09 AM	#1
LittleLily Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: maine Posts: 45	Bad Breath : Need Help !! Need some assistance with my Little Lily's bad breath. It would make your toes curl. She is only two, but her breath is horrible. I try to brush her teeth, as often as she will let me, but it is not helping much. I don't think I am getting a very good job done on this as she absolutely hates it and we have to wrap her in a blanket and it takes two of us to do it. I know the vet charges a unbelievable fee to do this as they have to put them under and we would rather not do that. I have tried the greenies, but she just eats them within minutes, so that can't be good for her. Does anyone have any suggestions on treaties, etc, that might help clean her teeth. She is only 4 1/2 Lbs, so I am leary of trying some of the things on the market, witihout getting some recommendations.

01-28-2009, 10:18 AM	#2
Ellie May And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI Posts: 17,928	Since the problem is so bad, not much is going to do a good enough job. She can chew on certain things but that really isn't going to clean under her gums. Having them cleaned by someone who doesn't use anesthesia is more of a cosmetic procedure than one for her health. There are kibbles out there designed to scrape tartar off but the ingredients are gross and I'm not sure that it would do a good enough job. Because excess tartar can lead to heart, kidney, liver and lung problems, I would get them cleaned. Did she lose all of her baby teeth? It is important to brush regularly but if you can't, you can't. Have you tried dental rinse? __________________ Crystal, Ellie May (RIP), Rylee Finnegan, and Gracie Boo🐶

01-28-2009, 10:21 AM	#4
Morkie4 Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 4,549	My Yorkie is three years old and I took him for a vet check-up to see if he thought he needed a dental and he said nope, not yet and if I were to brush his molars and canine teeth twice a week, I might not have to. I also use the Cool and Clear in the water and the plaque is no long on the caninie teeth so I am mighty impressed with the stuff. Even the malts like it and it does leave their breath fresh smelling as it has a minty scent to it! __________________ CAROL ~ Krissie ~ Toby ~ Brandy ~ Buffy Proud member of Maltesetalk and Yorkietalk

01-28-2009, 10:52 AM	#6
BonBon Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: With my yorkies Posts: 10,350	It could very well be her food. Science Diet is not a good food choice for dogs. __________________ He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. -- Author Unknown

01-28-2009, 11:07 AM	#7
Breny My Tiny Treasures Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: . Posts: 11,790 Blog Entries: 3	I use Cool and Clear Dental Care on all of mine, even my cats and I can say it works. Its a rinse you put right in their water, just a cap ful (a bottle lasts a good time) I really really like it. I'm one of those big puppy kisses LOL I give em kisses smack on the lips! So I can't have bad breath babies! Welcome to TrilogyOnline Pets Its under petcare for Dogs __________________ http://Brenysbabies.com

01-28-2009, 10:37 AM	#5
LittleLily Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: maine Posts: 45	Thank you. What exactly is clean and cool and where can I get it? I have never heard of it.

01-28-2009, 12:48 PM	#9
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	lexi's breathe was always good, but i still use the clean and cool in her water. also from day one, lexi has been knawing on bully sticks, dont know if that helped her teeth, but i have to say i think it did. __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

01-28-2009, 01:01 PM	#10
MaryJoChicago YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Des Plaines, IL, USA Posts: 5	I'm not finding Cool and Clear on the Trilogy website. Maybe they don't carry it anymore?

01-28-2009, 01:10 PM	#11
Lexi Rae Gina, (Lexi's Mommy) Donating Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: LONG ISLAND,NY Posts: 10,455	ooooh your right, dont work,, ok try this number i found it on my invoice 877-387-4564.. let me know, incase i need to order more __________________ Gina & Lexi CLICK HERE for our Photo Album ...

01-28-2009, 02:53 PM	#13
deb22 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: us Posts: 1,500	My Angel has breath that would make you run away.... But she has baby teeth that the vet is taking out....He said that is her problem... I also ordered Cool & Clear.... __________________ Deb and Penny (aka Miss Picky Pants) Member of the Spoiled Rotten Club

01-28-2009, 03:22 PM	#15
MaryJoChicago YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Des Plaines, IL, USA Posts: 5	If you click on that link and on Order Here - it says Product not found.