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Cocker Specific Discussion => Health => Topic started by: rubyduby on March 11, 2019, 03:53:27 PM

Title: Help with teeth
Post by: rubyduby on March 11, 2019, 03:53:27 PM

My 9 yr old girl has grubby caniones which I want to clean, she had 17 teeth out not that long ago, and I don't want it happening again, she is mouth sensitive due to a long standing lip fold issue, which was eventually resolved by surgery...I tried the rubber thumb with past..no use, cant do toothbrush, and worried about anything in her water as she suffers pancreatitis so don't want anything that could cause an issue...doesn't leave a lot but if anyone has tried smeting, even unconventional successfully would love to know!!

Title: Re: Help with teeth
Post by: pam1 on March 11, 2019, 04:47:31 PM

I use TartarX on my two and it really removes the plaque. It's completely natural so should be ok, just sprinkle it on their food daily.

Title: Re: Help with teeth
Post by: lescef on March 11, 2019, 04:53:15 PM

I have always cleaned Maddie's teeth but to no avail,  so she is going in for a clean, and possible extractions, in two weeks time. So I am interested in anything that might work  ;)
She's eight so vet thought it was better to do it now rather than when she's a couple of years older and might not cope with the anesthetic as well. Not sure if I'm doing the right thing!

Title: Re: Help with teeth
Post by: Dimples on April 10, 2019, 10:19:48 AM

I have just taken Robbie to the Vets and he pointed a fair amount of plaque build up. Was quite surprised actually. Especially on one side. He eats dry food so always assumed it wouldn't be an issue. He has suggested cleaning teeth twice a day then go in for a scale. Reading this thread worried me as didn't consider teeth extraction.  Vet pointed out that brushing twice a day softens the plaque and makes it break down and fall off. So going to be firm with this routine now.  Interested in any pointers!

Title: Re: Help with teeth
Post by: Darwin on April 10, 2019, 11:11:07 PM

This is a case of don’t try this at home.  On two different occasions Darwin’s vet has descaled his teeth using a 50pence. It must help that Darwin is a totally softy once he’s on the vets table but according to our vet a 50pence is the perfect tool to descale a cocker’s teeth.   

Title: Re: Help with teeth
Post by: MIN on April 11, 2019, 08:19:57 PM

i use Arm & Hammer Dental Spray. gemma loves the minty taste . just lift the lips and spray on

Title: Re: Help with teeth
Post by: Dimples on April 16, 2019, 10:01:34 AM

Quote from: Darwin on April 10, 2019, 11:11:07 PM

This is a case of don’t try this at home.  On two different occasions Darwin’s vet has descaled his teeth using a 50pence. It must help that Darwin is a totally softy once he’s on the vets table but according to our vet a 50pence is the perfect tool to descale a cocker’s teeth.

ha ha I love that idea but wont try it!!!