Comments on: How Do I Keep the Stains and Tartar Off my Dog’s Teeth? http://dogdishdiet.com/2009/09/how-do-i-keep-the-stains-and-tartar-off-my-dogs-teeth/ Pet Food, Grain, Allergens, Dog Food, Raw food, Puppy, Dog, Dog Treats, Dog Health Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:54:52 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Dr Greg http://dogdishdiet.com/2009/09/how-do-i-keep-the-stains-and-tartar-off-my-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-584 Dr Greg Mon, 23 Aug 2010 08:53:36 +0000 http://dogdishdiet.com/?p=481#comment-584 Greg, Sorbitrol has been used as an artificial sweetener.Sorbitol also may aggravate irritable bowel syndrome,[8] and similar gastrointestinal conditions, resulting in severe abdominal pain for those affected, even from small amounts ingested. This may apply to dogs too, I wouldn't be surprised.However this is from human sources. I use meaty bones and frozen chicken thighs to keep my dogs teeth clean. You can see the videos at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ieNMvfpQQ. Put the chicken in the the micro for 30 secs to defrost the outside skin a bit to make it taste and smell better. You may want to let him eat some of the cartilage on the knuckle too, it will supply his joints with great nutrition, protect his joints from wearing out and getting arthritis, as well as polish his teeth Greg,

Sorbitrol has been used as an artificial sweetener.Sorbitol also may aggravate irritable bowel syndrome,[8] and similar gastrointestinal conditions, resulting in severe abdominal pain for those affected, even from small amounts ingested. This may apply to dogs too, I wouldn’t be surprised.However this is from human sources.

I use meaty bones and frozen chicken thighs to keep my dogs teeth clean. You can see the videos at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1ieNMvfpQQ. Put the chicken in the the micro for 30 secs to defrost the outside skin a bit to make it taste and smell better.

You may want to let him eat some of the cartilage on the knuckle too, it will supply his joints with great nutrition, protect his joints from wearing out and getting arthritis, as well as polish his teeth

]]> By: Gregory Lucas http://dogdishdiet.com/2009/09/how-do-i-keep-the-stains-and-tartar-off-my-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-583 Gregory Lucas Sun, 22 Aug 2010 21:35:04 +0000 http://dogdishdiet.com/?p=481#comment-583 I have been brushing my German Sheperd's teeth daily for five months with C.E.T. Enzynmatic toothpaste. But I recently became aware that it has two ingrediants which bother me: Dextrose and Sorbitol. Dextrose is a sugar and I think that sorbitol is an alcohol sugar. All the other popular brands of pet toothpaste have these two ingrediants also. Question: Will these ingrediants -- dextrose and sorbitol --harm my dogs teeth? I'm afraid to continue brushing my dog's teeth because of these ingrediants, even though my vet recommended this toothpaste to me. Another question: Are the big raw frozen Bravo knucklebones that are sold in pet stores good to give to my dog for his teeth? (He is not an aggresive chewer and I've been letting him have them as directed, until the meat is stripped, so I only let him have the knucklebones for a few hours before I throw them out.) (I am new to raw feeding, just using a lot of the Stella and Chewy's freeze dried for now while I read more and try to work up the courage to do things like you're talking about, like give my dogs frozen chicken thighs, if he will even eat them. He won't eat the frozen patties of different brands , just freeze dried. He loves that, so I buy it in great bulk to make the cost the same as if it were frozen. But that won't give him the dental benefits of a RMB diet.) I have been brushing my German Sheperd’s teeth daily for five months with C.E.T. Enzynmatic toothpaste. But I recently became aware that it has two ingrediants which bother me: Dextrose and Sorbitol. Dextrose is a sugar and I think that sorbitol is an alcohol sugar. All the other popular brands of pet toothpaste have these two ingrediants also.
Question: Will these ingrediants — dextrose and sorbitol –harm my dogs teeth?
I’m afraid to continue brushing my dog’s teeth because of these ingrediants, even though my vet recommended this toothpaste to me.

Another question: Are the big raw frozen Bravo knucklebones that are sold in pet stores good to give to my dog for his teeth? (He is not an aggresive chewer and I’ve been letting him have them as directed, until the meat is stripped, so I only let him have the knucklebones for a few hours before I throw them out.)

(I am new to raw feeding, just using a lot of the Stella and Chewy’s freeze dried for now while I read more and try to work up the courage to do things like you’re talking about, like give my dogs frozen chicken thighs, if he will even eat them. He won’t eat the frozen patties of different brands , just freeze dried. He loves that, so I buy it in great bulk to make the cost the same as if it were frozen. But that won’t give him the dental benefits of a RMB diet.)

]]> By: Dr Greg http://dogdishdiet.com/2009/09/how-do-i-keep-the-stains-and-tartar-off-my-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-404 Dr Greg Tue, 04 May 2010 14:43:25 +0000 http://dogdishdiet.com/?p=481#comment-404 Deborah, Thanks for being brave and trying the "bone therapy" We have been conditioned to think kibble contains all the ingredients needed for good health. Millions of dogs and cats suffer from the results of high grain, low fat, allergenic diets. Giving our pets the joy of something they evolved to eat is convincing isn't it? Deborah,

Thanks for being brave and trying the “bone therapy” We have been conditioned to think kibble contains all the ingredients needed for good health. Millions of dogs and cats suffer from the results of high grain, low fat, allergenic diets. Giving our pets the joy of something they evolved to eat is convincing isn’t it?

]]> By: Deborah http://dogdishdiet.com/2009/09/how-do-i-keep-the-stains-and-tartar-off-my-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-401 Deborah Tue, 04 May 2010 05:29:13 +0000 http://dogdishdiet.com/?p=481#comment-401 Dr. Greg, Thank you SO much for this information:) My Samoyed's, Sammy & Max think that I am the best mom ever to let them eat raw chicken! I was nervous at first to give them the frozen chicken thighs but they handled it like a champ! They enjoyed every bite and it took quite a bit or tarter off their teeth. Now, that's all that they want to eat!!! I am excited to also order your book and get them on your Dog Dish Diet. I always thought it wasn't good to give them people food but it makes complete sense actually after researching your website and your www.youtube.com videos. I learned so much and have already started telling my friends about it!:) Thank you SO much Dr. Greg! It's nice to know that there are veterinarians out there who think outside the box for our babies well-being! Also, I am sending you an e-mail with some questions re: cats on the Dog Dish Diet! Thank you again and I will definitely continue to "spread the word." People definitely need this information for their pets:) Dr. Greg, Thank you SO much for this information:) My Samoyed’s, Sammy & Max think that I am the best mom ever to let them eat raw chicken! I was nervous at first to give them the frozen chicken thighs but they handled it like a champ! They enjoyed every bite and it took quite a bit or tarter off their teeth. Now, that’s all that they want to eat!!! I am excited to also order your book and get them on your Dog Dish Diet. I always thought it wasn’t good to give them people food but it makes complete sense actually after researching your website and your http://www.youtube.com videos. I learned so much and have already started telling my friends about it!:) Thank you SO much Dr. Greg! It’s nice to know that there are veterinarians out there who think outside the box for our babies well-being! Also, I am sending you an e-mail with some questions re: cats on the Dog Dish Diet! Thank you again and I will definitely continue to “spread the word.” People definitely need this information for their pets:)

]]> By: Dr Greg http://dogdishdiet.com/2009/09/how-do-i-keep-the-stains-and-tartar-off-my-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-348 Dr Greg Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:11:00 +0000 http://dogdishdiet.com/?p=481#comment-348 I also use raw meaty lambs bones, smoked pork bones, pigs feet, and beef femur and hock bones if the dogs are ok with beef. I leave the bones with them for 20-30 min. My lab Tucker eats a pretty good size bone in that time and his poop is pretty white the next day. You can buy raw bones at the market or pet store. Same with smoked. Does that help? I also use raw meaty lambs bones, smoked pork bones, pigs feet, and beef femur and hock bones if the dogs are ok with beef. I leave the bones with them for 20-30 min. My lab Tucker eats a pretty good size bone in that time and his poop is pretty white the next day. You can buy raw bones at the market or pet store. Same with smoked. Does that help?

]]> By: Dr Greg http://dogdishdiet.com/2009/09/how-do-i-keep-the-stains-and-tartar-off-my-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-347 Dr Greg Sun, 18 Apr 2010 01:05:07 +0000 http://dogdishdiet.com/?p=481#comment-347 Deborah, i don't thaw them. The raw frozen chicken thigh and flexible raw bone inside gives the meal that added tartar cleaning muscle. I give them bones or frozen chicken weekly or so Deborah, i don’t thaw them. The raw frozen chicken thigh and flexible raw bone inside gives the meal that added tartar cleaning muscle. I give them bones or frozen chicken weekly or so

]]> By: Deborah http://dogdishdiet.com/2009/09/how-do-i-keep-the-stains-and-tartar-off-my-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-346 Deborah Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:37:19 +0000 http://dogdishdiet.com/?p=481#comment-346 Dr. Greg, So sorry I left out several important questions that I was curious about. How often do you give your dog bones to help clean their teeth and how long do you let them have the bones at a time. I actually purchased some beef marrow bones before I found this website because I wasn't sure how to go about it. Thank you in advance for your patience and help:) Dr. Greg, So sorry I left out several important questions that I was curious about. How often do you give your dog bones to help clean their teeth and how long do you let them have the bones at a time. I actually purchased some beef marrow bones before I found this website because I wasn’t sure how to go about it. Thank you in advance for your patience and help:)

]]> By: Deborah http://dogdishdiet.com/2009/09/how-do-i-keep-the-stains-and-tartar-off-my-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-345 Deborah Sat, 17 Apr 2010 07:07:21 +0000 http://dogdishdiet.com/?p=481#comment-345 Dr. Greg, Thank you for such great information:) When giving frozen chicken thighs do you thaw them out first or give it to them completely frozen? What about the other bones that you suggested also. Also, is it okay to give it to them raw? I have two beautiful Samoyed's (rescues) and would rather go the natural route in keeping their teeth clean. By the way, your dogs are adorable and I can tell they are well loved:) Dr. Greg, Thank you for such great information:) When giving frozen chicken thighs do you thaw them out first or give it to them completely frozen? What about the other bones that you suggested also. Also, is it okay to give it to them raw? I have two beautiful Samoyed’s (rescues) and would rather go the natural route in keeping their teeth clean. By the way, your dogs are adorable and I can tell they are well loved:)

]]> By: Dr Greg http://dogdishdiet.com/2009/09/how-do-i-keep-the-stains-and-tartar-off-my-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-337 Dr Greg Tue, 13 Apr 2010 21:09:11 +0000 http://dogdishdiet.com/?p=481#comment-337 For small dogs you can use cut up beef knuckle bones, frozen chicken thighs with bone in them, and smoked pock hocks or shanks. Not too small that they eat them fast, and not too big that they have trouble grabbing a hold of them. Many of my clients feed and have had no trouble with chicken necks, but dogs need to chew them up to be safe For small dogs you can use cut up beef knuckle bones, frozen chicken thighs with bone in them, and smoked pock hocks or shanks. Not too small that they eat them fast, and not too big that they have trouble grabbing a hold of them. Many of my clients feed and have had no trouble with chicken necks, but dogs need to chew them up to be safe

]]> By: Dianna http://dogdishdiet.com/2009/09/how-do-i-keep-the-stains-and-tartar-off-my-dogs-teeth/comment-page-1/#comment-336 Dianna Tue, 13 Apr 2010 20:24:15 +0000 http://dogdishdiet.com/?p=481#comment-336 Dr. Greg, I have a chihuahua that I received at 11 months old. His baby canines never came out, so I have to have them removed, due to this his teeth are AWFUL and at dog shows the judges get hung up on this and I'm afraid it will hold his championship back. After the teeth are removed and cleaned I wanted to give him bones as you suggested. I have a bitch that had her teeth cleaned by the vet, and they still turned yellow not too long after. Since they are such small dogs, do you suggest the same bones, or marrow bones? I don't want to give them something that they could choke on. Dr. Greg,

I have a chihuahua that I received at 11 months old. His baby canines never came out, so I have to have them removed, due to this his teeth are AWFUL and at dog shows the judges get hung up on this and I’m afraid it will hold his championship back. After the teeth are removed and cleaned I wanted to give him bones as you suggested. I have a bitch that had her teeth cleaned by the vet, and they still turned yellow not too long after. Since they are such small dogs, do you suggest the same bones, or marrow bones? I don’t want to give them something that they could choke on.

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