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Petrodex Toothpaste Dog - 170 gm
By: Virbac Average Rating: 5.0 Total Reviews: 4
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SHE BRUSHES ON HER OWN!!!!!!!

On: 2009-01-09

OUR SCOTTIE LOVES THIS ON A CIRCULAR DOG BRUSH TOY. SHE BRUSHES ON HER OWN & THINKS SHE IS GETTING A TREAT!!!!!

Cleaner teeth!

On: 2007-12-18

Our dog had yellowing teeth with tartar. We decided to brush more often, and within a few weeks of brushing with Petrodex (3-4 times a week), we saw much cleaner teeth and better breath in our old dog. Id highly recommend it.

Does what is promises

On: 2007-08-25

Ive been brushing my dogs teeth for the last 9 years (her whole life), every single day. Ive used natural, artificial, and vet recommended toothpastes. The bottom line is, this toothpaste above all, truly does what it claims to do. The problem with all the other toothpastes that Ive used for my dog (and Ive tried every kind at PetsMart and those given to me by the Vet (I think it was CET)), is that they only prevent at a mild pace the build up of tartar and other nasty stuff on the teeth, and thats only if you brush every day pretty vigorously. As my vet put it, dog toothpastes are meant to slow down the build up of tartar and cosmetic problems like yellow teeth, not prevent or reverse it (thats why they recommend their own very expensive, under anesthesia, teeth cleaning).

I noticed that whenever I switched away from Petrodex Enzymatic Toothpaste to another one (especially the natural ones), within just a month, my dogs teeth would become markedly yellowed and tartar would begin to build. Id panic, and switch back to Petrodex. Again, within a month, theyd be as white as a 1 year olds teeth (clearly reversing previous buildup). Ive run through this cycle of changing pastes from Petrodex to another and back again at least 5 times for various reasons. An every time, its no accident that my dogs teeth are cleaner when I use this toothpaste. I cant say exactly why, but I can tell you what I see.

I also recommend you use the standard double ended pet toothbrush thats sold in a bundle with this toothpaste (Petrodex Dental Kit For Dogs), NOT the three headed toothbrush (The Better Pet Toothbrush and Toothpaste; see my review there for an explanation).

Overall though, if youre not going to be brushing your dogs teeth every day (minus a day here or there), dont expect miracles even with this toothpaste. Imagine if you brushed your teeth every now and then!

Also, make sure to massage the gums with the brush, especially around the area where they meet the teeth, as this will help solidify the area, and minimize any cracks where bacteria can seep through and cause gingivitis and even heart disease! If you notice that the toothbrush is pink after youve brushed your dogs teeth, that means that their gums are still weak and will require some gentle massaging until the pink subsides.

Have fun!

Brushing made easy

On: 2006-11-06

My dog loves petrodex. Comes right away when called to get her teeth brushed and hangs in for the whole time even though I can tell she is not real happy about the brushing part. Its the paste. Tried another "natural" brand but her teeth became yellowed and it was scary that it happened so quickly. Switched back to Petrodex for good.