Alright so I have a 4yr old German Shepherd. She has some black teeth and I don't know why.
We feed her nothing but dog food and some treats. I tried to give her some dental treats, it seemed to help a little, but I can't keep buying them. They are quite expensive. Anything that could help?
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Answer by Lisaand
There a some bones that make you dogs teeth whiter,just get them at the store
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Buy a toothbrush for your dog. They have them in petstores.
ReplyDeleteAlso, take him to the Vet. The vet has special tools to brush his teeth.. or to a Pet grooming store.
It only costs like $ 20.
If the teeth are already black there's probably not much you can do to make them white. I'd suggest just brushing her teeth regularly, possibly asking a vet about it if it means that much and when yuo can buy some dental treats. I know a lot of dogs hate having their teeth brushed so I reccomend getting a special tooth brushing glove at a petstore. They seell gloves with bristles on them and dogs prefer their owners to use their hands rather than a hard, stiff plastic toothbrush. Easier to get the job done right too.
ReplyDeleteI have a german sheperd too, she is one years old now and her teeth are not getting black or yellow or anything but I wanted to prevent that too so I made some dog tooth paste.
ReplyDeleteIngredients:
4 tsp baking soda
1/3 tsp salt
4 tsp vegtable glycerine
2 tsp peppermint extract or organic beef broth
Hope I helped!
Use whitening strips! Just kidding, well maybe try doing some research on search engines?
ReplyDeleteDental treats do not work at all. They're also difficult for dogs to digest, and full of crappy fillers.
ReplyDeleteI feed a raw meaty bones diet; chewing, gnawing, and ripping the meat from the bones keeps the dogs' teeth clean and white. Kibble, on the other hand, sticks to the teeth, causing decay. Just like when we eat crackers, or cereal, or cookies.
So, if you want to continue feeding kibble, you HAVE to brush her teeth at least a few times a week. It can be a challenge at first, but be patient. Go slow, and introduce brushing to her gently. Use lots of rewards and praise every time she lets you get a little closer to being able to brush her teeth completely.
If your dog's teeth are already black, she'll probably need some professional dental care to get back to a clean, white baseline. A regular dental cleaning costs at least a couple hundred bucks, usually, but it's 100 percent worth it. There are vets who specialize in dental health, but most practices offer this service regularly.
Dental health is essential to a dog's overall health, so it's great that you're taking care of this now.