[labguy]

Did a search but couldn't come up with anything on this.

Has anyone heard of this product? Does it work? It's supposed to be added to food daily and will remove plaque from dog and cat teeth.

I'm skeptical but am willing to be enlightened if there is any truth to it. If it does work, how does it work?????

 

[Tollwest]

I have never tried it, and I don't know how/why it works, but I do know some toy breed people that swear by it and have been using it for a few years. If I had a dog that was having tooth issues I'd probably give it a try (I feed raw so plaque is not much of an issue with mine)

 

[labguy]

I have never tried it, and I don't know how/why it works, but I do know some toy breed people that swear by it and have been using it for a few years. If I had a dog that was having tooth issues I'd probably give it a try (I feed raw so plaque is not much of an issue with mine)

Plaque is not much of an issue for me either as I give the dogs a beef Tibia (shin) bone once a week and let them chew on that for about an hour or so.

I find it hard to believe that adding a 1/4 teaspoon of some kind of powder to your dogs daily food will control plaque.............which is why I'm asking about this product.

It seems like another gimmick to separate dog owners from their money but I'm willing to learn if there is any truth to it.

Any Veterinarian input on this subject??????

 

[Tollwest]

PlaqueOff is made for people as well, apparently. According to their website, it is a type of seaweed. This is what they say on how it works:

"Unlike other methods of plaque control ProDen PlaqueOff™ is swallowed and works systemically through the blood stream. It is thought to exert an effect through the saliva by affecting the ability of plaque to "stick" to oral surfaces, and by softening hard tartar (calculus) deposits. Improvements are normally seen within 5 - 8 weeks. "

So...that is theory. I can remain open to the possibility it might help a dog that was prone to plaque buildup. (But I am one that uses and believes in lots of holistic & homeopathic treatments... some other dental treatments in this category are the Petzlife Oral Care products, Leba III, and the homeopathic remedy Fragaria)

But I can't see any reason why a typical retriever would need it. Their mouths are shaped in a way that there is no crowding of teeth, they are usually good chewers (mine love to floss their teeth on tree limbs, fence posts and pretty much any other wood they find especially the damn Chessies!).

Careful with the shin bones - I have seen a number of dogs break or crack their carnassial molars with those! I know some dogs chew on them all the time with no issues, I am just very cautious with large weight-bearing bones.

My dogs will be enjoying thawed newborn piglets tonight - they give a really nice dental workout! it kinda grosses out my husband though

 

[MarkyMark]

Just get set of Grillz's for your dog. You'll be the hit at the next trial you attend.
www.doggrillz.com

 

[2tall]

Just get set of Grillz's for your dog. You'll be the hit at the next trial you attend.
www.doggrillz.com

OMG! I HAVE to have a set of these for my chessie! I can't wait to see the look on the next visitors face when Scout give 'em a little smile!!!!!!!