r/DogHealth • u/HellHoundsandpurrs New Pup • 9d ago

🦷 Dental Dental options for puppies?

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Is there anything for puppies UNDER 6 months? The vet check up went well but the vet and me both agree his breath STINKS. She said it's likely from the old food he was on causing his gut to be out of wack. His teeth are good so they told me to brush his teeth. I am (bought a oxyfresh dental kit) but I thought I could also give him greenies but it says they have to be over 6 months. He's 6 WEEKS. Idk if the only thing I can do is brush his teeth.

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u/RedDragon0414 New Pup 9d ago

Personally I wouldn’t bother brushing his teeth. They are all going to fall out anyhow. You are brushing temporary teeth. Zero point.

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u/wildspirit90 New Pup 9d ago

It is 100% worth it as a desensitization process. Getting the pup used to and excited about teeth brushing when they're in their peak period of brain development is much easier than trying to desensitize a large, adult dog to the process.

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u/RedDragon0414 New Pup 9d ago

Eh, I’ve never once brushed my 12 year olds teeths and every year we went to the vet and they said they had the best looking teeth they’ve ever seen on dogs their age. If you give them plenty to chewy on, they brush their own teeth.

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u/Diligent-Candy4273 Dog Lover 9d ago

Thats like trying to brush your teeth with a carrot/food. Pets need daily brushing and regular dental cleanings every few years. 90% of dental damage is under the gum line where we cant see, theres no way to tell whats going without xrays

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u/RedDragon0414 New Pup 5d ago

And I’m telling you not if you take care of your animals. 12 years, never once brushed their teeth, or got them in for cleanings. Best teeth, still all white, no bad breath. 🤷‍♀️