No dog
owner likes doggy breath... No dog likes to have his or her teeth brushed!
There is a simple solution that will not only clean the tartar off your
dog's teeth, but will also help to prevent your dog from needing dentistry in
the future.
What
is the magic trick?
Marrow bone!!!
The protocol for using bone marrow bones as an aid in removing tartar is
simple.
Have your butcher slice the bones into 1
to 2-inch slices. Freeze them and give one piece to your dog as often as is
necessary to keep the tartar chipped off his/her teeth. Usually once a week is
sufficient; it can take up to a month to see results. They should only be
allowed to chew on the bone for 15- 20 minutes or until the bone begins to thaw.
We do not want them to actually chew up and eat the bone, resulting in
bone fragments in the intestinal
tract.
THINGS TO WATCH FOR
Make
sure that the bone is big enough so that your dog doesn't choke. If your dog has
a sensitive stomach, the marrow bone may cause a stomach ache. Watch your pet
closely the first time you offer your dog this dental hygiene aid, and call us
if there is any problem.
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