We've gotten a sample of C.E.T. HEXtra Premium Oral Hygiene Chews (with Chlorhexidine) from my vet and wonder if it is safe and/or benifitial for my 4-mth-old puppy to take care crack at them.
Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Hi dog-loving bloggers,
We've gotten a sample of C.E.T. HEXtra Premium Oral Hygiene Chews (with Chlorhexidine) from my vet and wonder if it is safe and/or benifitial for my 4-mth-old puppy to take care crack at them.
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007
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Hmmm, beefhide(rawhide?)not a great choice because it can cause blockages. Probably not an issue with these, since they are small, though.
At 4 months, your pup hasn't even finished (or started) teething yet. Do you see that he has tartar problems?
Like Nora, I gave my pup recreational bones to keep her occupied and to keep her teeth clean.
Contains salt and a variety of chemicals I can't even pronounce.
I'm learning very quickly, with the help of others on this board, that vets sometimes simply recommend things because they have been offered something in return for their business or they simply don't know any better because nutritionally speaking they are not deeply schooled in that area.
I've read from many on this forum that their dogs in general have very limited if any teeth related issues - simply due to the diet that they are feeding.
Also at 4 months how much tartar could he have? Is it noticeable?
Lynne Barrows Webboard User Reg: 09-22-2007
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Quote: Peter Marek
I'm learning very quickly, with the help of others on this board, that vets sometimes simply recommend things because they have been offered something in return for their business or they simply don't know any better because nutritionally speaking they are not deeply schooled in that area.
I would have to agree with Peter as well as the other posters here about the level of junk these chews seem to have.
Not to mention, I would not want my puppy ingesting Chlorhexidine either.
I think that it was wise of you to ask and think twice about giving these to your puppy. Not sure if you feed raw, but if you don't you might want to consider it. Just take a look at those dogs teeth and how clean they are, you will be amazed how white and nice they look. JMO.
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Connie has mentioned "squirty-stuff" (how's that for a description) that supposedly works well on dog tarter and plaque. Maybe someone can remember the name? I'd try that before these chews.
Note that even raw-fed dogs can accumulate spots of gunk on their teeth; however, in general, raw fed dogs have far fewer dental issues than kibble or wet food fed dogs. Just one more benefit of raw feeding.
Thank all for the comments. I think they make sense and have decided not to use the product. That's why I thought it'd be a good idea to run this by this board.
After all, I don't think that she has any tar or plague problems. Except for her regular snacks that she could find the ground whenever she gets to go out (you know what I mean for an eat-everything-in-the-path puppy), she has been fed raw diet (ground chicken + Embark + pumpkin + introductory RMB (neck))
She sometimes has bad breath. Should I start brushing her teeth with all-natural toothpaste? If so, any recommendations of the toothpaste would be greatly appreciated.
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