Connie Sutherland Moderator Reg: 07-13-2005
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Quote: rob abel
... Would like to tip the scale to the preventative side at some point...
Besides the raw diet, I've pretty much concluded that any regular attention to the dog's teeth is better than none.
That is, even if I don't "brush" the dog's teeth (I use quotes because I like the little fingertip thingy; it's not really a brush) or squirt the enzyme stuff along the problem area (I mean the dog with a problem pocket between two teeth) every day, I think it's better than nothing. At the very least, it means I pay attention and I'm not setting myself up to be stunned some day at the vet's office, hearing that the dog has a bunch of rotten teeth, pain in his mouth, etc., etc.
... Would like to tip the scale to the preventative side at some point...
Besides the raw diet, I've pretty much concluded that any regular attention to the dog's teeth is better than none.
That is, even if I don't "brush" the dog's teeth (I use quotes because I like the little fingertip thingy; it's not really a brush) or squirt the enzyme stuff along the problem area (I mean the dog with a problem pocket between two teeth) every day, I think it's better than nothing. At the very least, it means I pay attention and I'm not setting myself up to be stunned some day at the vet's office, hearing that the dog has a bunch of rotten teeth, pain in his mouth, etc., etc.
Agree. So "Tuesdays are for toes" and "Thursdays are for teeth?" Our dogs love that gross-looking toothpaste, and will accept a tooth brushing anytime by now.
I have a friend who has an old, blind Pug. The dog's teeth are PERFECT. She brushes them nightly as part of their nighttime TV ritual. You look at that dog's teeth and you'd swear she's a pup. It can be done. As you said, though, it's not JUST diet.
A dog has alot of friends because he wags his tail instead of his mouth.
Wow you guys, I run a call on my ambulance, get back to the station just to see you have obliterated this subject for me. I think my wife might accept my argument now. Awesome awesome.
I recommend this book to everyone who comes to me looking for a start with raw. It's easy to read, covers all the basics, and the writer has an awesome sense of humor and keeps everything in "english".
Tracy Collins Webboard User Reg: 10-09-2008
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That's a good book. And there's also a web site that I think is helpful to a new raw feeder--it's the personal web site of a person I met at another dog forum on the web, and I learned a lot from her when I started raw feeding about 6 years ago.
The site is http://www.rawdogranch.com There are pages and pages of content about raw feeding, how-tos, tips, and other practical information. As I'm sure you know, there are lots of resources on the web about raw feeding--and some of them have sketchy information--but this site is one that I can recommend.
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