minibull
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We've gotten our hygiene routine down pat in large part thanks to wonderful EBN members, but lately Buttercup's breath smells FOUL. Like rotting garbage. It may be because we have been adding water to her kibble given low intake on her part. Her teeth don't look decayed (and the vet said no cleaning needed 3 months ago), but realistically I haven't been able to clearly visualize all of her teeth. Vet said no Dentibone-type products as they contain the common allergen corn. We are working on getting some deer marrow bones (given beef allergy) but I would also like to brush her teeth.
I looked for a special toothbrush and found one by Petrosan but it got generally negative reviews. Not sure what to use for toothpaste as they seem to be chicken-flavored and she has so many allergies I would prefer a "clean" and of course non-toxic product. Could/should I use a little baking soda?
I tried brushing with a moistened child-sized brush and found it really difficult. I brushed a few of them as best I could. I have a hard time getting to them all from every angle and her dental anatomy seemed harder to figure out than I expected based on dogs I had in childhood. But the ones I did brush made the toothbrush smell icky, just like her rotten breath, so I know I need to try again and repeat.
I know marrow and antler bones are options, but I'd appreciate any toothbrushing tips as well!
I looked for a special toothbrush and found one by Petrosan but it got generally negative reviews. Not sure what to use for toothpaste as they seem to be chicken-flavored and she has so many allergies I would prefer a "clean" and of course non-toxic product. Could/should I use a little baking soda?
I tried brushing with a moistened child-sized brush and found it really difficult. I brushed a few of them as best I could. I have a hard time getting to them all from every angle and her dental anatomy seemed harder to figure out than I expected based on dogs I had in childhood. But the ones I did brush made the toothbrush smell icky, just like her rotten breath, so I know I need to try again and repeat.
I know marrow and antler bones are options, but I'd appreciate any toothbrushing tips as well!