[nagdu] Dental bones

Wed May 15 15:52:34 UTC 2013

The dog toothpaste is enzymes too, so I guess the 2 products work in similar 
ways.  I wonder if the cheese enzymes are also like dog probiotics?  Do they 
contain cheese, or just cheese enzymes?
Tracy

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Tami Jarvis" <tami at poodlemutt.com>
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Subject: Re: [nagdu] Dental bones

> Well, it's not complete cheese, just powdered cheese enzymes. When it 
> mixes with the saliva while the dog is chewing, it loosens and dissolves 
> the plaque and grunge because of the action of the enzymes. The powder 
> gets kinda sticky, so that may help. I guess those enzymes work a lot like 
> whatever is in toothpaste to loosen tooth gunk that we then brush off.
>
> I remember I had some serious doubts about all that when someone first 
> heard of it, but I also trusted her knowledge and judgment about such 
> products so decided to give it a try. That was back when my hands were 
> totally useless, so using the finger brushes was out of the question! 
> Though I've been thinking that it probably wouldn't hurt to get the things 
> out now and then and brush properly to make sure we get everything. For 
> that, I can use the same product with a little water to make a paste to 
> scrub around.
>
> We've tried some of the products that you put in their water, with less 
> satisfactory results, although one does nicely freshen the breath and the 
> dogs seem to like it okay. But I prefer the DentaTreat for teeth cleaning.
>
> Tami
>
> On 05/15/2013 08:11 AM, Deanna Lewis wrote:
>> Tami,
>> Maybe this is a dumb question, but I will ask anyways... LOL
>> How does the powder help? Does it kind of scrub their teeth when the eat 
>> it? Does it also freshen breath? I'm just trying to understand how cheese 
>> can help with dental health. Thanks!
>> Deanna
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tami Jarvis
>> Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 11:01 AM
>> To: NAGDU Mailing List, the National Association of Guide Dog Users
>> Subject: Re: [nagdu] Dental bones
>>
>> Dar,
>>
>> I ended up ordering from the website, since it's hard to find over here.
>>
>> http://www.wysong.net/products/dentatreat-dog-cat-supplement.php
>>
>> It is a powder that you sprinkle over the food. You can also use a spoon 
>> if you want to measure it better. I'm lazy, so do so many shakes and go 
>> with that. /smile/
>>
>> hth,
>>
>> Tami
>>
>> On 05/15/2013 06:00 AM, d m gina wrote:
>>> Where do you get this denta-treat?
>>> I don't like what they have over at pet smart.
>>> It is a liquid where I feel you can pour to much and is a small bottle
>>> with a price.
>>> Original message:
>>>> Tracy,
>>>
>>>> I use a product that I just sprinkle over the dog's food on a regular
>>>> basis that works wonders. It's called Denta-Treat by Wysong, and it's
>>>> powdered cheese enzymes. Spendy, with two dogs. But I was really sold
>>>> when we tried it with Daisy when she was into double digits... Her
>>>> teeth were pure white in under a week. So it works there! I also like
>>>> it because Ms. Finicky Poodle will dig in more enthusiastically if I
>>>> put something on her food to make it more special. /smile/
>>>
>>>> I've also used Greenies and the like, which are nice for fresh
>>>> breath, but expensive. Some have seemed to do more for the teeth than 
>>>> others.
>>>> Those seem to be the ones that are most expensive.
>>>
>>>> Hm... I use Zuke's minis as training treats, since they are low cal,
>>>> but I've never checked out their dental bones. I might try them when
>>>> next I can spring for such luxuries. Mitzi seems not to usually have
>>>> super dog breath, but... I do like having a supply on hand, along
>>>> with chewing gum for me, for when it's needed.
>>>
>>>> Tami
>>>
>>>> On 05/14/2013 09:27 AM, Tracy Carcione wrote:
>>>>> I always wonder if the dental bones really work to keep a dog's
>>>>> teeth clean.  It seems like saying that, if I eat raw carrots or
>>>>> apples, I don't need to brush my teeth.  And they all seem full of
>>>>> grains and such that would stick to the teeth.  The Zuke bones
>>>>> Robert mentions sound better in that regard, but do any of them
>>>>> work?
>>>
>>>>> I've used the dog toothpaste and the fingerbrush for my last 2 dogs,
>>>>> and it does seem to make a difference, so I'll stick with that. It's
>>>>> easy; they like it, and it doesn't add a lot of extra calories.
>>>>> Tracy
>>>
>>>
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