my mom found this on the internet and wanted me to check it out for her. http://oxyfreshww.com/

you add this to the dog's drinking water and it's supposed to eliminate its bad breath. i don't know, i'm really skeptical. the main active ingredient is sodium chlorite (NOT chloride).

have any of you heard of this? or used it before?

[Edited on November 15, 2005 at 6:32 PM. Reason : ]

11/15/2005 6:31:18 PM

hmm, I think I may be able to obtain an answer to this.

11/15/2005 6:41:23 PM

Dogs have bad breath because they are need of a good dental hygene regime. Get their teeth cleaned at least once a year (for greyhounds and toy breeds, this might be needed every 6 months or so) and brush their teeth ~3 X a week (or get some CET chews if you're lazy). Some people have had fantastic luck with Greenies.

Tarter accumulation is mostly nasty smelling bacteria just seething on your pet's teeth and gums.

Also, keeping your pet's teeth cleaned keeps them healthier. Keeping all that bacteria out of their systems means a stonger immune system and better vital organ function.

I'd say skip the OxyFresh and put that money towards something that is going to treat the problem, not the symptoms.

11/15/2005 8:45:18 PM

yeah i know all that about cleaning teeth. that wasn't my question.

11/15/2005 8:51:45 PM

it's a waste of money. shrug.

11/15/2005 8:52:41 PM

Little Johnny took a drink,
But he could drink no more.
For what he thought was H2O,
Was H2SO4.

11/15/2005 8:59:42 PM

I use breathalyzer and cet oral rinse for my baby with cervical neck lesions

11/15/2005 11:01:38 PM

that's great.

have you heard anything about oxyfresh or have you used it?

i'm not looking for suggestions on dog dental products in general nor for information on how to care for their teeth.

i just want to know if anybody has used this one product.

11/15/2005 11:03:39 PM

sorry, i haven't

11/15/2005 11:04:26 PM

my dog's breath smells awesome

11/15/2005 11:05:18 PM

my cat's breath smells like cat food

11/15/2005 11:07:13 PM

Just hit him with a blow torch.

11/15/2005 11:09:31 PM

A vet I used to work for recommended the oxyfresh.

11/16/2005 9:00:27 AM

I have never had a bad breath problem. Give your pet plenty of things to chew on to remove tarter.

Yearly teeth cleanings are NOT recommended as it also removes the enamel. It is much better to try to prolong the health of your pet's teeth with healthy chewing of nylabones, rawhides and dry food then to do yearly cleanings.

11/16/2005 9:12:15 AM

Quote :

"my cat's breath smells like cat food"

11/16/2005 9:32:51 AM

Damn. Sputter beat me to it.

oxy-acetylene

11/16/2005 10:31:57 AM

that's what my vet told me to use for my cats' gingivitis. Can't say if its doing much good.

On second thought, I just went and smelled her breath, and I think it actually does smell better than I remember...

Also, it's only sold at vets, I think.

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11/16/2005 11:52:26 AM

I use it. It neutralizes the bacteria in their mouth and help with tooth decay. In addition to brushing, its great.

Doggie Dental Disease can cause serious problems when they are older

11/16/2005 1:01:50 PM

Sorry but I haven't tried this product.

On a side note:

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"Yearly teeth cleanings are NOT recommended as it also removes the enamel. It is much better to try to prolong the health of your pet's teeth with healthy chewing of nylabones, rawhides and dry food then to do yearly cleanings."

What vet told you that?? It doesn't kil ltheir enamel any more than ours! And no vet I've ever been too recommends rawhides, those things are bad news. They're all made in other countries that don't have chemicals laws about use, and they are very dangerous for getting lodged in throats.

11/16/2005 3:03:08 PM

you can brush your pets teeth ( they have toothbrushes or this mitt things)

i just give all of mine a greenie or similar dental chew a few times a week and i've never had a problem.

(i assume) it depends on what kind of food your pet is on.
moist food probably isn't as good as dry. quality also weighs in some.

not all rawhides are dangerous. there are ones that are recommended by vets and aid in dental care

11/16/2005 4:24:53 PM

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"What vet told you that?? It doesn't kil ltheir enamel any more than ours! And no vet I've ever been too recommends rawhides, those things are bad news. They're all made in other countries that don't have chemicals laws about use, and they are very dangerous for getting lodged in throats."

1. It does break down the enamel, for both humans and dogs. However we add floride to our toothpaste to help. Also have you even SEEN a dental? I have worked as a vet tech. Ask a vet.
2. you can get rawhides made in the US, you just have to read the packaging. If you also read the rest of my post I also mentioned nylabones. When you give a dog a rawhide you should always watch the dog and when the piece is small enough that it can be put in the mouth you should take it away. Rawhides as well as other shreddable material should not be put in kennels or given when the animal is not going to be watched. However I did not include that earlier because that wasn't the point of the comment.

11/16/2005 7:05:45 PM

To cure our Boxers ^ bad breath we just placed a Listerine Strip in her mouth...

Bad crunchy kitty cookie breath, or horsey pepples breath ... ALL GONE!

It's cheap, easy, and safe.

I've never heard of OxyFresh, but if it works, give me a holler!




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11/16/2005 7:11:59 PM

haha. my mom is actually one of the top women in that business. the products definately work. i have been using it for my cat for about 8 years. if you have any questions about the products, i have any answer you need.

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11/16/2005 7:21:34 PM