Jemmy Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I've noticed Luna's canines seem to have worn off a bit. I'm not sure if this is just normal wear or if it's something I need to be concerned about and go to the vet. I was hoping some more experienced owners can tell me if I'm overreacting or not. She's 18 months. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) do you throw a ball for her alot? I knew a woman whose dog was addicted to chasing and catching tennis balls and they were surprisingly abrasive and wore her young dogs teeth down. Edited August 30, 2015 by Kirislin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 (edited) My Aussie's bottom canines are quite worn from tennis balls. We hadn't realised what was causing it and now only use rubber balls. I wouldn't be concerned unless they get a lot worse and you can't figure out what's causing it. Edited August 30, 2015 by Dame Aussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemmy Posted August 30, 2015 Author Share Posted August 30, 2015 She does love balls but we only use the chuck-it balls or JW Megalast balls, no tennis balls. I did realise I've been tugging with her Tuffy toys a bit, maybe the material is rubbing them down a bit? Any recommendations for teeth friendly tugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 I don't have any reccs but yeah I'd say that's it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirislin Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 She does love balls but we only use the chuck-it balls or JW Megalast balls, no tennis balls. I did realise I've been tugging with her Tuffy toys a bit, maybe the material is rubbing them down a bit? Any recommendations for teeth friendly tugs? It's probably any balls that do it, sticks too, if the dog's really addicted to catching things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dame Aussie Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 The rubber balls we use don't do it as they're smooth. The problem with tennis balls is the dirt that sticks to them grinds the teeth down whereas if they're smooth there's nothing for the sand/dirt to really grab onto. Lili's teeth have stayed exactly the same since we switched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 That is fairly typical of slow wear from carrying balls, but occasionally I'll see it in dogs who have bones and no access to balls. Most commonly it is tennis balls but any means of abrasion can cause it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denali Posted August 30, 2015 Share Posted August 30, 2015 She does love balls but we only use the chuck-it balls or JW Megalast balls, no tennis balls. I did realise I've been tugging with her Tuffy toys a bit, maybe the material is rubbing them down a bit? Any recommendations for teeth friendly tugs? what about those rubbery Udder tugs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky-Dog Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Our Beautiful Boy Digger = 10 yr. Cattle Dog has loved to chew and carry his sticks or logs on our walks and his teeth are a lot more worn than yours. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bianca.a Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 My nearly 6 year old GSD who always carried a tennis ball around (before I knew better) has very worn teeth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 My GSD has very worn teeth because he chews his fur due to allergies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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