Dams Sheltie Teeth!

[Piper's mom]

how long can you use your ultrasonic cleaner?
I charged it yesterday and was using it on Davy this morning and after about 3 teeth, the red charge light came on. so it's getting charged again so I can finish his teeth. it does seem to work but if I can't even get one side done on a charge.....

Mine lasts quite long…at least both dogs, and even then I don’t necessarily charge it every day.
Sounds to me like it’s defective…can you return it?

 

[Calliesmom]

Mine lasts quite long…at least both dogs, and even then I don’t necessarily charge it every day.
Sounds to me like it’s defective…can you return it?

it's probably past the time limit to return it but that's good to know that it should last longer.....
I used it yesterday on Davy's teeth- he's very compliant about pretty much anything- and I could see the improvement even though it took forever since I had to keep charging it.........

 

[woof]

I have one of the ultrasonic cleaners and neither of my dog will stand stillfor it-- I would have to put them in a headlock to get them to even let me touch their teeth with it.. I use the finger brush which they don't like either but they love the toothpaste so they will put up with it for the toothpaste treat that goes along with it.. their teeth are a bit stained but so far no calculus buildup that's too bad... Does your ultrasonic really dislodge the chunks??

 

[Piper's mom]

I have one of the ultrasonic cleaners and neither of my dog will stand stillfor it-- I would have to put them in a headlock to get them to even let me touch their teeth with it.. I use the finger brush which they don't like either but they love the toothpaste so they will put up with it for the toothpaste treat that goes along with it.. their teeth are a bit stained but so far no calculus buildup that's too bad... Does your ultrasonic really dislodge the chunks??

Piper won’t let me near his mouth with it either…understandably considering his surgery but even years ago I tried a child battery operated toothbrush and no way would he allow me near his mouth. Finnie and Blueberry no problem. Piper will tolerate the finger brushes but that’s it.

 

[Calliesmom]

I have one of the ultrasonic cleaners and neither of my dog will stand stillfor it-- I would have to put them in a headlock to get them to even let me touch their teeth with it.. I use the finger brush which they don't like either but they love the toothpaste so they will put up with it for the toothpaste treat that goes along with it.. their teeth are a bit stained but so far no calculus buildup that's too bad... Does your ultrasonic really dislodge the chunks??

I failed to take before pix but yes, the brown stuff on Davy's teeth is now gone.......

 

[Sandy in CT]

how long can you use your ultrasonic cleaner?

Oh goodness, I've barely charged it since I got it. I run over both boys teeth, try to work on Gizmo, then put it away.

BTW, he with breath of death (Brodie) who was facing a dental got a 'perfect!' remark yesterday at his annual! We gave up on bully sticks which was hard for my hyper boy who likes to relax each night with a chew. Saving loads of money since he doesn't go crazy for the collagen chews or yak cheese like he did with bully sticks.

For teeth, we're doing a variety of 7 different dental chews, switched from Plaque off to Finn Plaque Patrol (awesome stuff!!!) and switched back to Oxyfresh water additive (which is what my vet used to have us use) from the Oxydent which we tried and found ineffective. We also use the ultrasonic cleaner, the finger brush with Blacksheep Organic Toothpaste for Dogs (they both LOVE!), and Vetradent wipes.

Brodie has clean, white teeth and now I don't stink after he gives kisses. Vet sees no need for a dental for him. She was uber impressed, couldn't believe the difference from pics she took last year - like a different mouth.

Deacon, on the other hand, had 2 molars which were looking sorta skanky last year, they are cleaner, but looking a tad off so he might be up for a dental to see if he needs those 2 teeth pulled before they become problematic.