Dagmar Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 another vote for deer antlers. they're great, non messy and last ages. Where can you buy deer antlers? I ordered them here: http://www.deerfarm.com.au/ Thanks! I will look into that! I hope my dogs find them appealing as there seems to be no meat on them. But one can only try Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagmar Posted June 18, 2011 Share Posted June 18, 2011 My dog loves denta stix and also greenies, which I would highly recommend. Their website isn't working for me today, so here's an alternative one just in case: http://www.pookinuk....u/greenies.html I brush my dog's teeth too - I find it to be easiest with a little finger brush like this (however my dog is a toy poodle, so perhaps it's different for your guys!): I am using a similar style of finger brush and I have boxers, no problems! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Turkey necks make them spew too. bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staranais Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I think whether bones are sufficient for tooth cleaning depends a little on the dog. I had a client in at our clinic last week who had an older dog with lovely clean molars one one side & a substantial tartar build up on the other side. Turns out it got a big bone to chew on at least every week - but tended to only chew them with one side of its mouth! Not something I'd seen before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojka Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 another vote for deer antlers. they're great, non messy and last ages. Where can you buy deer antlers? I ordered them here: http://www.deerfarm.com.au/ Thanks! I will look into that! I hope my dogs find them appealing as there seems to be no meat on them. But one can only try Hehe, no, there is no meat on them, they are antlers. But they do have a darker substance in the middle (I guess some type of marrow), which must be appealing. My boy loves his, and I love the fact I can give it to him inside the house and it doesn't smell or make a mess. Plus he's had it for about 2 weeks now and it's still almost the same size it was at the beginning, even though he's spent hours chewing it. Definitely worth a shot, and if your dogs don't like them, you might be able to give them to a friend with dogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 It depends on the dog - most breeds will be fine with a variety of bones. You cannot rely on marrow bones alone as they do not work the entire dentition properly. If you mix it up and give them bones they can literally sink their teeth into to the gum, yes it will work. I had a 'dental specialist' tell me that bones are too dangerous, dogs should not get ANY except massive marrow bones once a month and should only eat Hills Dental and Greenies :rolleyes: Bones work for all my dogs wonderfully except my dogue. They work for some teeth, others are being missed because of the way he eats and chews plus being undershot. So I'll get a little scraper for him to help him out he doesnt mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagmar Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 another vote for deer antlers. they're great, non messy and last ages. Where can you buy deer antlers? I ordered them here: http://www.deerfarm.com.au/ Thanks! I will look into that! I hope my dogs find them appealing as there seems to be no meat on them. But one can only try Hehe, no, there is no meat on them, they are antlers. But they do have a darker substance in the middle (I guess some type of marrow), which must be appealing. My boy loves his, and I love the fact I can give it to him inside the house and it doesn't smell or make a mess. Plus he's had it for about 2 weeks now and it's still almost the same size it was at the beginning, even though he's spent hours chewing it. Definitely worth a shot, and if your dogs don't like them, you might be able to give them to a friend with dogs. Sounds like marrow - is it smelly? Then they will probably like it ;) Good to have something to give them inside, especially now in winter! Hehe, good plan - give it to a friend with dogs! I have done that before with roo tail bones, now she has to buy them on a regular basis, her dogs just love them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagmar Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I think whether bones are sufficient for tooth cleaning depends a little on the dog. I had a client in at our clinic last week who had an older dog with lovely clean molars one one side & a substantial tartar build up on the other side. Turns out it got a big bone to chew on at least every week - but tended to only chew them with one side of its mouth! Not something I'd seen before. Interesting - my first thought was that the dog might have a tooth ache? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Baggins Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 Hi this has been discussed before and a photo has been added of comparison between the available sizes of bone. http://www.dolforums.com.au/topic/213495-alternative-to-raw-bones/page__st__15 Suggest you buy the bigger ones from SwaY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alibi Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 I use an electric toothbrush, just a oral B human one, my pom just lies on my lap every night while i brush her teeth. She also gets greenies but i dont really think they do all that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilee Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 another vote for deer antlers. they're great, non messy and last ages. Where can you buy deer antlers? I ordered them here: http://www.deerfarm.com.au/ Thanks! I will look into that! I hope my dogs find them appealing as there seems to be no meat on them. But one can only try Hehe, no, there is no meat on them, they are antlers. But they do have a darker substance in the middle (I guess some type of marrow), which must be appealing. My boy loves his, and I love the fact I can give it to him inside the house and it doesn't smell or make a mess. Plus he's had it for about 2 weeks now and it's still almost the same size it was at the beginning, even though he's spent hours chewing it. Definitely worth a shot, and if your dogs don't like them, you might be able to give them to a friend with dogs. Sounds like marrow - is it smelly? Then they will probably like it ;) Good to have something to give them inside, especially now in winter! Hehe, good plan - give it to a friend with dogs! I have done that before with roo tail bones, now she has to buy them on a regular basis, her dogs just love them! It is not marrow - it is the renmants of velvet. When the antler is a living growing thing covered in a soft fuzz the inside is a blood rich honeycomb full of amino acids. As the antler ages it slowly calcifies and hardens with the outer layer becoming white and bone like and the inner layer turning into a solid honeycomb, the hardness of which is dependant on whether the antler was shed or cut off. The term "velvet" refers to inner layer not the fuzzy outer layer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dagmar Posted June 19, 2011 Share Posted June 19, 2011 another vote for deer antlers. they're great, non messy and last ages. Where can you buy deer antlers? I ordered them here: http://www.deerfarm.com.au/ Thanks! I will look into that! I hope my dogs find them appealing as there seems to be no meat on them. But one can only try Hehe, no, there is no meat on them, they are antlers. But they do have a darker substance in the middle (I guess some type of marrow), which must be appealing. My boy loves his, and I love the fact I can give it to him inside the house and it doesn't smell or make a mess. Plus he's had it for about 2 weeks now and it's still almost the same size it was at the beginning, even though he's spent hours chewing it. Definitely worth a shot, and if your dogs don't like them, you might be able to give them to a friend with dogs. Sounds like marrow - is it smelly? Then they will probably like it ;) Good to have something to give them inside, especially now in winter! Hehe, good plan - give it to a friend with dogs! I have done that before with roo tail bones, now she has to buy them on a regular basis, her dogs just love them! It is not marrow - it is the renmants of velvet. When the antler is a living growing thing covered in a soft fuzz the inside is a blood rich honeycomb full of amino acids. As the antler ages it slowly calcifies and hardens with the outer layer becoming white and bone like and the inner layer turning into a solid honeycomb, the hardness of which is dependant on whether the antler was shed or cut off. The term "velvet" refers to inner layer not the fuzzy outer layer. Wow - a deer expert! ;) Thanks for the explanation, interesting... The amino acids would be very good indeed! Although I believe you have to be a dog to like it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Wow - a deer expert! ;) Thanks for the explanation, interesting... The amino acids would be very good indeed! Although I believe you have to be a dog to like it... Miss emilee used to work on a Deer Farm ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgieB Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Deer Antler sounds interesting. I don't know much about how they are obtained, are there welfare issues to consider when purchasing them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilee Posted June 25, 2011 Share Posted June 25, 2011 Deer Antler sounds interesting. I don't know much about how they are obtained, are there welfare issues to consider when purchasing them? The are obtained by picking them up off the ground once a year when the deer shed them in preparation for growing a new set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 Deer Antler sounds interesting. I don't know much about how they are obtained, are there welfare issues to consider when purchasing them? I only sell ones that have been naturally shed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruthless Posted June 26, 2011 Author Share Posted June 26, 2011 Thanks for the deer antler recommendation. I bought four and they're absolutely loving them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Fox Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 (edited) .oops Edited June 26, 2011 by SecretKei Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwaY Posted June 26, 2011 Share Posted June 26, 2011 You can see pictures of doggies eaten them HERE Dental Scalers $8 including postage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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