http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/mouth-and-teeth-issues.rss http://www.earthclinic.com/template_img/logo.jpg http://www.earthclinic.com/Pets/mouth-and-teeth-issues.rss Remedies to help treat mouth and teeth issues in cats and dogs. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:51:28 EST en-us http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/mouth-and-teeth-issues.html&name=RN_23443 /Pets/mouth-and-teeth-issues.rss1 Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST Susan from Fairfield, CT writes: "Hi, I don't have a remedy to post but I am looking for one. Tonight I noticed a slight swelling on the side of my Italian Greyhound's face, under the right eye. She is 12 years old, healthy, but her teeth are in need of a cleaning and I'm not a fan of anesthesia, especially for an older dog and for Italian Greyhounds which are very sensitive to certain types. I've been using a vet strength oral care gel (primarily made up of grapefruit seed extract and grape seed extract) for several months now and that has seemed to be helping. I'm not positive the swelling is related to her teeth (do dogs get sinus issues?), but I'd like to try some natural remedies for teeth/gum care before taking her to the vet who will recommend tooth cleaning, which will require the anesthesia. I do know how serious tooth and gum health is to a dog's overall health, in particular the heart, so I'm not one to take unnecessary risks, but the risks of some of the common vet recommendation weigh heavy in my decisions too. And like most, this doggie girl is like a child to me. So of course, I'm eager to address this. Separately, I read the posts about tumeric as well as Hydrogen Peroxide for pets on this site. Any benefits in this situation? Thank you! Susan" http://www.earthclinic.com/Redirect.php?pageLink=/Pets/mouth-and-teeth-issues.html&name=RC_20584 /Pets/mouth-and-teeth-issues.rss2 Sat, 03 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST Stacey from Knoxville, TN writes: "Please help: My rotty/lab mix has worn her teeth almost all the way down. Is this a vitamin problem? Do they suffer the same way we do when they have teeth problems. She doesnt have problems eating, She still has all her energy but she loves a rope tuggy and really doesnt play with it anymore. what can I do to help? The vet didnt really reccomend anything at our last visit but I always prefer herbal treatments to actual medication. Thank you"