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« on: September 23, 2008, 08:27:40 AM » |
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When I recently brought Lily in for her check-up, the vet commented that her teeth had tartar build-up and recommended a dental cleaning. Afterwards while shopping at the pet store, I noticed a product called Suzie's Tartar Liquid. You add the product to their drinking water and it is supposed to soften the tartar, which will then be removed while they eat or chew on hard things. According to the website ( www.suziestartarliquid.com), the product does work although it takes about 4 to 6 weeks to see results. I am not too keen on putting Lily under the anesthetic unless it is absolutely necessary so when I saw this, I thought it might be a good alternative. That is, if it works and is safe to use. I was wondering if anyone has tried this before and if so, what they thought of it? The ingredients are: water, glycerine, sodium benzoate, allantoin, polysorbate 20, sodium salicylate, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium borate, green FD&C yellow No. 5 |
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« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2008, 08:39:34 AM » |
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Hi there;
my concern is the #5 yellow agent??
wasn't there something out about this being bad or have I got it
mixed up??
also, it may not remove the tartar build up below the gum line and this is
where a cleaning comes in handy to remove the tartar so that there is no bacterial build up.
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« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2008, 01:09:03 PM » |
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At one time, we had our guy on a tartar product (not the one you had mentioned, a spray) and it helped, but the dental cleaning, although scary for everyone, made the most difference, plus teeth were removed too. I think it also depends upon how bad the teeth really are, if there are any rotten, broken, cracked or other problems, for the tartar cleaner will only do so much. Hard decision to make, I know.
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« Reply #3 on: January 23, 2009, 12:02:38 PM » |
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I also got that tartar solution when I was at the vet last. I just can't imagine putting my 11 year old under for a teeth cleaning. She has more serious things to worry about - then that. It's worth trying if nothing else.
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« Reply #4 on: January 23, 2009, 01:07:22 PM » |
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I've tried a number of products with only so-so success.
And as scary as anaesthesia is with older dogs, be very sure that there isn't a serious dental issue going on. Dental infections can become VERY lethal and can kill a dog. We have had two dogs recently who very elderly (Feia and Bugsy) who both had major infections that had moved into their sinuses and jaw. They didn't appear ill to look at, but when the vets did the dental work, both were full of pus and infection.
Feia's infection wasn't even noticed or taken seriously until after her adoption--for which I feel very guilty and have learned a valuable lesson. Feia is 14 and Bugsy is 10--both had major dental surgery and survived. In both of their cases, NOT having had the dental surgery would have resulted in them becoming very ill or dying.
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« Reply #5 on: January 23, 2009, 01:23:26 PM » |
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Pugsley just did a dental right before Xmas and he is almost 16 (another 8 weeks little man)!! He came through in flying colurs; as well Bubba who is 14 had his down a week prior to Pugman! If you have a Clinic, that is well versed about anaesthesia and the pugdog; you should have no worries at all. For the most part!!! Lori  |
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« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2009, 07:03:22 AM » |
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My concern with the product is the sodium salicylate.....salicylates (like aspirin) can cause bleeding. I'd be very hesitant to use it. I assume that it is acting like an acid (which salicylates can do) to break up the tartar.
I'd check with the vet before using it just in case. Stomach bleeds are very common with salicylate use in humans and could very well be the same in dogs.
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« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2009, 10:41:45 AM » |
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My concern with the product is the sodium salicylate.....salicylates (like aspirin) can cause bleeding. I'd be very hesitant to use it. I assume that it is acting like an acid (which salicylates can do) to break up the tartar.
I'd check with the vet before using it just in case. Stomach bleeds are very common with salicylate use in humans and could very well be the same in dogs. Boy .... good to know  glad we have a nurse or two on here!! Lori |
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« Reply #8 on: March 21, 2009, 04:56:59 PM » |
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I am using suzie's tartar remover..just not everyday. I also used it with Bugsy .
Lorna and Stu's teeth look great but I think that is down to the "nubby" soft nylabones
they chew so much.
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