From:
me@shona.org
Date: 2005-01-08 08:45:17 UTC
Subject: RE: Serious plaque problem do N-bones really help?
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <6755998.1105173917211.JavaMail.root@thallium.smartgroups.com>
hi Lisa,
If you can get Norbert to eat meaty bones (such as chicken wings) this is a much better option, as the ripping and tearing will clean his teeth much better than any plastic product.
Have you read Bob Church's dental series? It has some very interesting stuff, as well as the best ways to keep their teeth clean. Let me know if you would like a copy of the posts.
I would have his teeth cleaned (and any loose / damaged one removed), then work on keeping them clean :)
While I believe diet is the easiest and most effective path to better dental health, daily tooth brushing is another option if Norbert doesn't object too much.
Good luck!
shona
Author wrote:
> My boy Norbert is having some teeth problems. I thought he had a problem with his eye, it was all watery so off to the vet we went. Turns out it's his teeth-really yellow with plaque and his gums are inflamed. We started a course of amoxy and using some sort of animal dental gel on his gums. My vet suggests getting the teeth scraped which involves putting him under. I'm deathly afraid of putting a 6 1/2 yr old under. I guess it's going to have to be done but in the mean time what opinions do the experts here have on the n-bones for tooth and gum care? It says on the package that it promotes healthy teeth and gums but I know alot of these companies will say anything to get you to purchase their stuff.
> Thanks,
> Lisa