Quote Originally Posted by Taz_Zoee
Zoee's teeth are not perfectly white....should they be? I bought a toothbrush and paste a while ago and my niece brushed her teeth. But they are still icky.
Are there any treats or other solutions (besides brushing or vets) that would make her teeth whiter?
Thanks!
Well I feed my dogs that evil (dry dog food) kibble and their teeth are pearly white- which is exactly what I would expect for 4 yr olds. I've never fed them bones, and if I ever felt the need it would be a joint or knuckle-bone, that would not splinter. Everyday they get a rawhide chip to chew on. It might help get a little tartar off the teeth.

The most important thing is to look at the gum lines. If the gum lines look inflammed then it's probably time for a cleaning. My Clover had her's cleaned about 1 yr ago while getting a minor surgical repair after getting into an arugment with some barb wire- she lost. Her little brother Barney hasn't been cleaned yet. My previous dog had 2 cleaning in 11 yrs. The cleanings should cost around $80. The important thing is to keep gum infections down, as staph infections in the gums tend to find their way to such places as heart valves.