[keithwand]

Have never had any of our dogs gone in for teeth cleaning.
They still had their teeth and good breath up to the ripe old age of 13.
The 2 we now have (Ben & Jerry) at 4 years are going strong with no problems.
We do feed them dry food; no coffee or wine that might cause stains and no ice cream
Our old vet wanted it done 2 years ago where they put them out (no way) and wanted to do wellness programs. Right.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I think we all need make our own decisions on "the right thing to do". How about this .... I won't tell you how to spend your money and you don't tell me how to spend mine.

I've donated money all my life to charities. I've worked for Meals on Wheeels, Salvation Army, CHATS, Visiting Seniors Homes with Therapy Dogs, on the Board of Directors for Big Sisters, TRACK (Therapeutic RIding for Disabled Kids), volunteered at hospitals, etc. I'm a good person and if I choose to spend money on my dog, that's my own personal decision, nothing to do with you.

You go GIRL.

[rubicon]

At those prices I pull the dogs teeth or lose the dog

[Patty55]

This is not directed at any one person, it's just random...

Answer me this, why do people who don't have pets, don't care about pets, have no knowledge of pet care post on pet care topics? HUH?

Why do people always complain that we treat our animals like children, and then compare them to neglected children?

Is it for the same reason that people who have been allegedly "happily" married for 112 years chime in on being single?

Is it for the same reason that people who don't even live here voice their complaints?

I've said it before, I'm not religious, I don't even read the religious threads, have my own opinions and keep them to myself.

I really would like answers, I'm just not getting this.

[paulandjean]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I think we all need make our own decisions on "the right thing to do". How about this .... I won't tell you how to spend your money and you don't tell me how to spend mine.

I've donated money all my life to charities. I've worked for Meals on Wheeels, Salvation Army, CHATS, Visiting Seniors Homes with Therapy Dogs, on the Board of Directors for Big Sisters, TRACK (Therapeutic RIding for Disabled Kids), volunteered at hospitals, etc. I'm a good person and if I choose to spend money on my dog, that's my own personal decision, nothing to do with you.

Sorry I am not telling you how to spend your money,I just saying do the right thing.I think we all have donated all of our lives, seeing your list seems I have many more than you. However I am not that kind of a person that has to lists my accomplishment. I being the person I am would never be able to justify $200,$300, $500 for a animal teeth. My motto always has been Humans first Animals second.

[Patty55]

My motto has always been breed for temperment, breed for success or DON'T BREED.

[Shimpy]

What do animals in the wild do? Who cleans their teeth? Give them some milkbones and let them have a ball chewing and cleaning their own teeth.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

What do animals in the wild do? Who cleans their teeth? Give them some milkbones and let them have a ball chewing and cleaning their own teeth.

They don't live very long.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Avista

When we moved here I was paying $95 to have my dog's (small) teeth cleaned. I decline blood work etc. Now it is up tp $200. Same vet. No teeth pulled. Was wondering if prices vary vet to vet. I'm ready to move on.

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[Skybo]

Originally Posted by Shimpy

What do animals in the wild do? Who cleans their teeth? Give them some milkbones and let them have a ball chewing and cleaning their own teeth.

Wild candids’ diets consist primarily of raw meat and bones. This diet, and it’s associated enzymes along with the “tearing action” required to consume whole prey is what keeps their teeth clean. In fact, clean healthy teeth is one of the benefits cited by folks who feed their domestic dogs a raw diet. However, most of us feed our dogs commercial kibble and give them dog biscuits. It would be the equivalent of a human eating dry cereal for every meal. Would dry cereal tend to clean our teeth, or would it cake up on them? Regardless of manufacturer’s advertising...dog biscuits do not assist in cleaning their teeth either. Dog biscuits are just kibble in a more hardened form, and because of the way that most dogs eat their biscuits, it doesn’t “scrape” the plaque off of a dog’s teeth.

This thread is about the price of dental cleanings. If you don’t believe in cleaning a dog’s teeth so be it. But most of us dog owners who are proactive about dental health have done a good amount of research on the topic and we have come to our own conclusions based on that research. What I don’t understand is why others feel the need to tell us we are wrong, when they obviously haven’t done research themselves. You don’t have to look very hard to find plenty of unbiased information that recommends brushing and (if necessary) professional cleaning.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Skybo

This thread is about the price of dental cleanings. If you don’t believe in cleaning a dog’s teeth so be it. But most of us dog owners who are proactive about dental health have done a good amount of research on the topic and we have come to our own conclusions based on that research. What I don’t understand is why other’s feel the need to tell us we are wrong, when they obviously haven’t done research themselves. You don’t have to look very hard to find plenty of unbiased information that recommends brushing and (if necessary) professional cleaning.

I was trying to find a way to say exactly what you just posted! But I got bogged down in all the negativity. Thanks so much!

[Avista]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

I was trying to find a way to say exactly what you just posted! But I got bogged down in all the negativity. Thanks so much!

Agree!

[Skybo]

Thanks Barefoot.

[Patty55]

Getting back on topic, in TV I paid a little over 400, no bloodwork, 1 extraction.

I've always heard the best thing to keep their teeth really clean is raw chicken necks, anyone do this?

[Skybo]

Patty, I have fed raw chicken wings in the past, but my dogs are "gulpers" and I couldn't get past my fear of them choking to do it frequently enough to see any results. People on one of my dog discussion groups swear by it though, and they've never had any choking problems.