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Dental Spray, Does It Work?
Has anyone had any experience with "dental sprays" or "dental gels" for dogs? My dog has a couple of health problems and I don't want to put him under for a dental cleaning. So far his teeth are pretty good with only a little bit of tartar. I heard that "Leba Lab III" spray works well but is expensive, has anyone here used it? I heard there are a couple of dental gels too. I don't remember their names. If someone has information and is willing to share it I'd be most grateful.
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Hi everyone,
i am desperately seeking solutions.
my 15 year old cat has peridontal disease: lumps of hardened tartar that have engulfed her molars, inflamed gums that make eating painful and her waking hours miserable, and probably the onset of infection that, untreated, will spread to her internal organs and kill her. trouble is, nobody can tell how long the death will take, and how long she has to bear the pain.
she is currently on antibiotics and prednisolone steroid anti-inflammatory/painkiller.
being so old, and with mild kidney disease, she will probably not survive the general anaethesia needed for dental procedures. only other option vet gave me was diet of antibiotics + painkillers...and wait. it will be an agonizing wait for me and her. and at some point the meds will stop working and the disease will be so advanced we will have no choice but to put her down. i will hate that. she currently still has the desire to live so i want to help her do that even though options are heartbreakingly limited.
so i'm wondering if Leba III can help even in such dire cases as hers. can it dissolve that much tartar, and even get to the stuff below the gumline?
is it safe to use if her gums are inflamed? i don't want to squirt it in her mouth only for her to scream in pain, get burns, and i find i did more damage than good :'(
will her body/oral chemistry have been altered by the meds she's currently on, making Leba ineffective?
a lot of users have said Leba III "works". does anyone whose pet has had as severe tartar as my cat's have any feedback to offer?
thank you for any helpful answers
sincerely and anxiously.
adelynn
(singapore)
Hi Adelynn. I am so sorry to hear about your cat. I have tried Leba on my dog who has thick tartar on his molars plus on his other teeth about halfway up the tooth by the gumline. It took much longer than it says to start working. He has been on it for around 6 months and in the last month I have noticed some of the tartar has come off.
If your cat is anything like my dog then unforutunately I don't think it will be a quick solution. Maybe you could bring a bottle of Leba to your vet and ask him what he thinks. Unforutunately sometimes it is best to let our pets go to prevent suffering. They leave us much too soon. Good luck.
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I ordered some of the dental spray that was advertised on TV. I've never had any problem ordering items advertised on TV before. I ordered two bottles of the spray and declined the bottles of anti-scratch gel. The charge should have been $40.00 plus shipping and handling. My bank account shows a charge of $107!!!! I have been unable to get in contact with the company that processes the sales of the products, EPI, which stands for Exceptional Products _______. Don't remember the last one. I will continue to try and reach them. Meanwhile, I wanted to forewarn.
hi,
I am just a pet owner not a veterinarian. I think if anyone's pet has any dental problem then one should take it to a veterinarian for the examination. Without proper examination and prescription, using any product whether it is a dental spray or any dental gel would not be a good idea.
As precautions are better than medicine; give your pet the food that also protects it's teeth from developing tartar and plaque.
For your information I am listing down here a couple of the famous products available in the market: TropiClean Teeth Gel Kit, Vets Dental Care Gel.
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Regards,
Ronnie Williams
Dentist in Diamond Bar
We've also been trying to brush our 2yr old Yellow Lab. He actually is very good about staying put while we attempt to brush his chompers, unfortunately he also LOVES the toothpaste we're using and thinks he's getting a treat! We've been trying to get him to understand that tooth-brushing time is not SNACK time...to limited success. I'm wondering if we'd have more success with the spray, might have to give it a shot!
Cheers!
-Booker
Puppy Training
I have used Leba Lab III for almost 5 months now with my dog and I have to agree that it definitely does work.
Terry
Hermit Crab Types
I have used the spray for a year or so, but I asked other Oakland County Dog Trainers and they were separated with this option. A lot of the older trainers still live by the good ol' teeth brushing. I think it really depends on your own preference.
Hi, I've been using it a few months and I do see a difference in the amount of tartar and especially the extra benefit of nicer smelling breath! There is not much info on the Internet about it but their website, lebalab.com, says it contains the following: Distilled water, Ethyl alcohol 25%, Lamiaceae and Rosaceae in trace elements. I spray it into the cap and use the provided eyedropper to squirt some into the dogs' mouths. My dogs are very small, but I would think the cost becomes a bit prohibitive for treating larger dogs.
I wonder why they can't develop something that simple for humans?
You can try Petzlife, which is half of the price of Leba Lab III. I have started using it on my dog and it has really improved her breathe. I'm assuming the tartar takes time. If possible try to brush your dog's teeth. If you can't, try a wet washcloth and wrap it around your finger. It's a matter of your dog getting used to the routine, and of course lots of praise and perhaps a treat when your finished! :)
You should look at your dog's food as well. There is special food specifically for dental issues. Talk to your vet. Good luck!
I tried Petzlife and was impressed with the results. It is only short term though. I give my dog, bones from the butcher (non-splintering) and they do a great job with her breath and tarter. Her teeth wear down more though.
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I've not used any of the other brands listed above. I have, however, used a product called Canine Mouth Drops. Its like a herbal mouth wash for dogs and also freshens their breath too! I love it and my dogs loves it!
I want to try Petzlife, recommended by a dog trainer, for my cats. I also want to recommend most Royal Canin dry cat foods. My small cat has always been frail and afraid of people (except me). I have been reluctant to take her to the vet. The Royal Canin #33, for intestinal health, saved her life. As an added benefit, her breath is fresh. I give it as treats to my 3 cats. It's a little more expensive, but they love it as a treat, so it lasts a long time. It has dental health ingredients, and is very healthy all around. Every formula I have used helps their sinuses, intestines and teeth. Of course, if the pet is older, I'm not sure if they'd be able to chew it, but the intestinal formula is pretty soft, and they have one for older pets (maybe could mash it up)
My friend has a small dog and she has been using Leba III for over 4 months now. There has been a small difference in the amount of tartar on her dog's teeth but there is still quite a bit of tartar. On the other hand, I have been using Leba III for about 7 weeks now and there is a noticeable difference on my dog's teeth. The tartar is not completely gone but probably around 70% gone. I'm pretty happy with that.
I just ordered this spray for my 5 year old English Springer Spaniel as the vet recommended it. Has anyone else used this?
Thanks
Many interesting information on your site - keep up good work
I have been very reluctant to have my 3 year old, small dog put under anaesthetic just for teeth cleaning. I brush her teeth occasionally but she gets tartar build up very quickly. I managed to find someone who cleans dogs teeth without using anaesthetic and does a pretty good job, at a lower cost as well. However, the vet mentioned that this practice is illegal and they can't get under the gums properly so eventually the dog could develop undetected gum disease. I recently found a product called Plaque Off (plaqueoff.com) that claims to remove plaque from teeth. It was only $20 a bottle and should last me a year. It gets sprinkled on food and has no taste. I've just started using it so I don't know how good it is yet.
Wow, it looks like Leba III is popular. I just started using it on my dog. It has been about a week and a half. I don't see any noticeable difference yet. Can I ask how long it take you to see a change in the amount of tartar?
I used to use "Leba III", however the cost was a real deterrent. I found another, at Global Pets in the Toronto area, called "PetzLife". It comes in both spray and gel, costs about 1/2 of what Leba LLL costs, and is (in my opinion) equally effective. I have never found this product any where else, but at Global. Now that I live on the west coast, I have to get my friends to bring it out when they visit. Global has few stores in BC!! Try www.petzlife.com
Petsmart stores carry the Petzlife Dental Spray & Gel.
Unfortunately my dog hates the toothbrush and won't let us touch his mouth. We've tried and tried and just can't get him to cooperate! That's why we're investigating dental gel or dental spray. I'm hoping it gives us an alternative to putting him under anesthesia just for a dental cleaning.
I second "Me & Bobby McGee"'s comment about brushing their teeth, if your dog will let you! We also buy the chicken-flavoured toothpaste and we have a small red rubber "finger brush". We brush our dog's teeth every night before bed. He hates it actually but he is pretty good at letting us get it done.
Hi wunderpup!
I'm not sure how old your dog is, but if he/she is still quite young you can brush the teeth. I use chicken flavoured toothpaste and a finger brush to brush Bobby's teeth. He just loves it! As a matter of fact, when I say 'brush your teeth', he runs into the bathroom. Hope this helps.
Me and My Bobby McGee
Hi,
I use the Leba spray for my 8 year old and it does work.
QV
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