PLEASE don’t use this for your dogs teeth

I was getting ready to buy this for cleaning my dogs teeth since I just paid$250.00 to have her teeth cleaned at the vet and I just wanted to keep up on this so maybe I wouldn’t have to put her through getting knocked out again as I could tell she hated the process for good reason, So before I bought this product I searched the Internet for reviews and found that this has actually killed peoples pets because it has something in it called “NEEM OIL” which is poison to dogs, so thank god I found this out and I just wanted to share this with all of you, No matter what toothpaste you buy for your dog (or breath freshener sticks or whatever) just make sure there ISNT NEEM oil in it. Thx everyone

 

Good to know. Never heard of NEEM oil before

Pets | Tacoma World

 

Neem Oil can be sprayed on plants to discourage bugs and aphids.

 

I never knew that but seems like if it’s used to kill bugs on plants than it’s kinda a no brainer to not feed it to your dog ya know? Pretty sad this company produced this and even sadder that people trusted this product to help their animals and killed then themselves.. I couldn’t even imagine the guilt I’d feel but I like dogs more than most people but that just me..:

 

Always, always read the ingredient list. Then look up any ingredient you don't know. Learn what the effects are on your pet.

I've dropped multiple products due to ingredients or effectiveness.

If you are really up for an education, look into canine nutrition and compare what dog food ingredients. A hint, mostly grain refuse not suitable for human consumption. Reality, a dog's digestive system does not process grains very well.

Some of the worst products are for parasite control. REALLY pay attention to this area.

 

I agree 100% and my pup only eats Grain Free. I’m actually seriously considering starting to cook her own food myself with ground Turkey or Ground Chicken & frozen veggies because I seriously don’t trust any of these dog food companies, One of the ones I trusted recently was Rachael Rays kitchen dog food thinking it’d be great and later I found AFTER feeding it to my dog for a few weeks the company had gone out of business and was picked up by some weird ass compsny in Malaysia msking the food and packaging it under her name which I thought would be illegal but guess not?? Just nuts!!

 

@gregzz

Suggest to get a few key books on the subject. May I recommend the following...

Real Food for healthy dogs & cats by Dr. Becker
Raw and Natural Nutrition for Dogs by Lew Olson, PhD
Natural Health for Dogs & Cats by Richard H. Pitcairn, DVM, Phd

These books explain what is good and why its good for the animal. There are also menus and how-to in these books.

 

I’m going to check those out. Thank you very much!!

 

works great for killing mold and mildew on plants too. It’s a very common pest/fungicide used in organic gardening.

this one is a slippery slope because there are also ALOT of studies that have correlated grain free diets to heart disease and shortened life in dogs. This is because most grain free foods aren’t just meat and veggies as you’d expect but merely replace the grain fillers with starches (mostly potatoes).

If you’re mixing your own food grain free is great but most of the grain free stuff in a bag isn’t so good for your pup.

 

https://wagwalking.com/wellness/what-is-neem-anyway-using-neem-oil-with-dogs

 

@gregzz

This is what I use. I believe it is safe, and my Weimaraner sure loves it. He gets excited about getting his teeth brushed!

$8 Arm & Hammer for Pets Tartar Control Kit for Dogs | Contains Toothpaste, Toothbrush & Fingerbrush | Reduces Plaque & Tartar Buildup | Safe for Puppies, 3-Piece , Beef Flavor

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00B5RFJB2?ref=ppx_yo2_tab_ap_product_details

 

I think I’ll buy that. I didn’t see anything about the NEEM oil in it and I already use Arm & Hammer for laundry and in the fridge & freezer so not sure why I didn’t think of this. Thank you I’ll be buying this.

 

Good read and makes me feel better about using neem oil in my garden. I was always under the impression it was pretty darn safe.

 

Boxer's last trip to the vet was a few weeks ago, and the vet commented about how good his teeth look. I give him one of

WHIMZEES by Wellness Brushzees Natural Dental Chews for Dogs, Long Lasting Treats, Grain-Free, Freshens Breath, Large Breed, 6 count

these twice a week, and try to brush his teeth about twice a week. The Whimzees are cheaper in the box of 30, but it's often not in stock.