Has anyone ever had to have their dogs teeth cleaned by the vet and if so, is it expensive? I have a feeling that she will have to be put under anaesthetic to have them cleaned properly.
My dog is getting on a bit (13) and her breath is so bad that when she licks herself, the smell transfers and makes the rest of her stink

Also while I'm on the topic of vets, has anyone got recommendations in the Prenton/Oxton area? I was thinking of going to Vets4Pets on Woodchurch Rd, but am open to advice, please

Or there is another option. CET Toothpaste and Toothbrush Kits are great and simple way to introduce pets to the benefits of a regular oral hygiene programme.

The kits are specifically designed to cater for the needs of both dogs and cats.

The dog kit has a large dual ended toothbrush with poultry flavour toothpaste, whilst the cat kit contains a smaller brush and fish flavoured toothpaste. Each kit also contains a finger brush to aid toothpaste application.

The toothpaste is mildly abrasive and contains the C.E.T. Dual Enzyme System which is designed to inhibit plaque-forming bacteria.

No rinsing is required and the paste is safe to swallow, mouth odours are quickly neutralised.

Ingredients: patented CET Dual Enzyme System (glucose oxidase, lactoperoxidase, potassium thiocyanate), soft polishing agents in a palatable poultry flavoured formulations (hydrated silica, titanium dioxide, di-calcium phosphate anhydrous), glycerine and sorbitol.But if you dont feel comfortable with that call the vet for advice.But dont brush on your pets gum to hard if you decide to buy these produds.

I use vets for pets found them to be reasonable

I have a feeling that it's gone past the point where cleaning will help My old vet used to say her teeth weren't in the best shape but they never suggested any
remedy. I think cleaning alone now, will be a case of too little, too late.

i agree with cleaning teeth, you have nothing to lose its surely worth a shot to try and clear the smell?

I recommend brushing dogs teeth to anyone, I always do mine, she might not like it but has certainly got used to it

We use Vets For Pets and find them reasonable and very caring .

I clean my cats teeth with a q-tip and colgate. She actually does all the moves, I just hold the q-tip. Just need to sort out her bad wind now LOL.

[quote=ZipperClub]I clean my cats teeth with a q-tip and colgate. She actually does all the moves, I just hold the q-tip. Just need to sort out her bad wind now LOL. [/quote
Wouldn't go near that with a Q tip Zipper :-)]

too late.. she didnt like it lol

Try some raw bones, they will do the trick.

As LittleFoote says, try raw bones with a bit of meat left on. A lot of teeth problems in dogs are through poor diet (not saying your dog has been fed a poor diet)

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Try breath freshners for cats and dogs.Supplied by Simply pets.