Dog Dental Care Without Brushing

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If your dog or cat will not let you clean their teeth, then one of these 5 Home Remedies can help. Dr Jones' dog Tula won't let him brush or hand scale her teeth, so he is starting with these remedies now.
Dog Dental Home Remedies
1. Aloe Vera
2. Coconut Oil
3. Propolis
4. Plaque OFF
5. Natural Mouth Wash: 1/2cup green tea, 1teaspoon honey
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[@tdogmom6128]

I’ve been using plaqueoff for years. My yorkie Teddie gets a A + from vet every-time and he’s 7 - no plaque never had a cleaning at vet office. I do brush 1-2 times a week.

[@nicolevozza5654]

Tula is a trooper

[@twelven3330]

I've been coating their biscuits with honey/ coconut oil mixture. And give it to them for their bed time treat. When they crunch the biscuits the mixture gets into every cranny of their teeth and gums.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

And are their teeth good?

[@mystikskye]

When I first got my pomeranian she was 18 months old. I took her to the vet. Vet said according to how bad her teeth was she was 8 yrs old. I started brushing her teeth daily and used coconut oil. I took pics of her teeth to monitor her progress. There was so much improvement. I just recently noticed my 7 yr old male Pom is starting to get the tarter and plaque on his teeth too so now I have to come up with a game plan for HIM. He’s not as cooperative in getting his mouth messed with so I think this is gonna be fun, NOT! Btw I knew my girl was actually 18 months and not 8 yrs cuz I had her paperwork.

[@alexandrakennedy8078]

That really something how your Vet thought your Pom was 8 yrs by her teeth when she was really only 18 months. I wish I'd know this info years ago for my little rescue dogs. They had bad teeth and were impossible to let me clean their teeth. It was like they thought I was going to torture them or something.

[@mystikskye]

@@alexandrakennedy8078 tbh I think my Willow was kept in a cage all her life and just neglected. When I first got her her paws were all splayed out like she had been in a cage all that time. Not too long after I got her she started having seizures and I’m sure they didn’t just start when I got her. So either she was so neglected that the owner never saw the seizures or she knew about them and that’s why she decided to get rid of her. I’ll never know but she’s in safe hands now. When she came to me she was shaved down to bare skin and when I asked the lady why she did that, cuz everyone knows you don’t shave Poms like that, she told me she didn’t like cleaning up all the fur she shedded a few times a year. Poms SHED! If you don’t want a dog that has all that fur and sheds get a freaking chihuahua! Can you tell I’m STILL pissed even after 2 yrs?? Willow is the sweetest dog ever, despite where she came from.

[@dianasimplifies]

​@@mystikskye did you use a pet toothbrush or just your finger with the coconut oil? Thank you!!!

[@mystikskye]

@@dianasimplifies I used a toothbrush and sometimes used a rechargeable sonic toothbrush. I actually just bought a new one the other day to use on my boy. Luckily I’ve never had a problem using any kind of device like that on my dogs. I use a dremel for their nails and the only thing I have to watch out for with that is sometimes I get the fur on their paws twisted up in it but even doing that every so often doesn’t make them afraid of me using it! If you think your dog wouldn’t like the toothbrush then you could use your finger or even a qtip.

[@dianasimplifies]

@@mystikskye ok thx..I've tried the little doggy brush you stick on your finger. He's not really into it at all lol

[@Hadassah0030]

Great suggestions! Good girl, Tula💕 so funny she lets u do all if that but no “dental cleaning”😆 Appreciate all u do for us Doc!

[@ramansohal4114]

This is such fantastic and helpful information!! Thank you so much, Dr. Jones!

[@Pladsea]

Thank you, Dr. Jones and Tula! Tula is such a good girl!

[@zoraimaflores6070]

Thank you Dr Jones I adore Tula she is always ready to help you make this amazing videos !!!! You guys are wonderful thank you for been who you are and share so much with all of Us!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💕💕💕💕sending tons of love

[@lisaburnett3953]

Thank You Dr. Jones, this information is a Godsend for all of us with doggies and cats who do not want us manually brushing their teeth 😁 🦷💯👍🏼💙

[@CarolinaWallflower]

You read my mind! I was just thinking yesterday, “I hope he does a dental care episode!” Many thanks! 👏 👏

[@reddragonfly1788]

Thank you for all the helpful information you share, I appreciate it so much 👍🏼 Tula is a sweetheart 💖

[@cindydyer7602]

Thanks for all of the information! I've learned a lot from you. I have a lot of aloe vera growing in my yard.

[@lynettetucker544]

Thanks Dr Jones for sharing this information with us.

[@missyyy-]

I started brushing my doodle’s teeth every day as a small puppy. He hates it but tolerates it well because it’s routine.

[@lunayogini21]

Hi Dr. Jones Thanks so much for these great tips.

[@dedeerod]

Thank you Dr. Jones for all your help!❤️🙏🏼🥳🙏🏻

[@kathybell7407]

Oh my gosh! If I had only known! I will share this with everyone! Thank you so much

[@jeananderson1598]

Thank you! Great information as always. I will try one of these suggestions on my 15 year old dog.

[@101saadet]

Great suggestions! You are wonderful as always. Thank you very much! 🌸🙏🌸

[@patty1509]

Thank you for all your advice and natural remedies in caring for our dogs. Vet visits are expensive these days and not everyone can afford it. I love that there are better and natural ways to care for our furry friend's dental and overall health. So thank you so much! 😊🐶💕

[@nadjavanderstroom413]

Tula is incredibly good. I love that she's such a docile demo-dog!

[@ruth.greening]

Thank you for giving us the information ℹ️! Now I need to try to do it, constantly.

[@katbalu53]

Tula is such a good patient❤❤❤

[@claudiaarenas4972]

Great and timely information Dr. Jones! I will definitely try these tips. I give my doggies the plaque off chews and they gave help. Thank you 🙏🐶🐶

[@jodip937]

Thank you! I truly appreciate this information as my poodle has never let me brush her teeth and I’m always left feeling bad after a vet visit. It would of been nice to know these alternatives from my own vet but like I said I truly appreciate you taking the time to make this video!

[@qualityoflifematters]

Thank you so much!!! Love these remedies 🧡🐾

[@ABC-xv8nz]

Another great helpful informative video. Esp helpful for those that are fed up with ridiculous costs of vet care. Dental is at the top. It's incredibly helpful to be given your suggestions for at home care instead of doing nothing!

[@George-bz1fi]

Bless you Dr. Jones.

[@johncameron4194]

Good tips. She’s such a good girl

[@rosewood9839]

Thank you so much for this information! So this if ok for kitty cats and people, too! Great info. ❤️

[@user-xn3xm2ov1h]

Thank you dr for the valuable information! God bless you!

[@lareneandpipsqueeksully]

Tula still doesn’t want he teeth messed with! I will need to work on Pipsqueek❣️ Thank you!

[@Lioness_UTV]

Great to see coconut oil being used. I use it myself too. After brushing my teeth, I swish it around my mouth as the last thing I do. I have found that the benefits are any plague sloths off and my gums are healthier too.

[@lakedog7313]

My dog is so good he lets me do absolutely anything to him but do anything inside his mouth. Thank you so much for this information it's a huge help. I have been using the coconut oil and now I have the other products to add 😊

[@angelahaines5065]

Iv not had much luck with the tooth brush either, the silicone finger toothbrush a little better, but she’s not a fan of either really. Thank you for this useful information, as there are so many things on the market, il be trying some of your suggestions! 👍

[@LambieSamba]

Tula is such a lovely model, lets you demo everything on her!!!!

[@robbiestallings1662]

This was right on time. I am going to give the coconut oil a try. Thank you

[@kimberbites]

Omg thank you! Nice to see an actual vet even have issues. Too many talk of brushing the dog's teeth, but even if raised with mouths being touched, and trained to it, some just cannot stand it. And fight the teeth brushing. They fight the care. More so when the dogs age. They get crankyyyy. Lol

[@dianasimplifies]

My vet told me he doesn't brush his dogs teeth. He just takes them in and does dentals on them. Now he's in with a vet demanding a bunch of vaccines prior to surgery so I'm having to find other alternatives which is prob good bc the dentals are kind of short lived for my dog. His breath is awful. Maybe some of these tips will help.

[@susandhifaoui]

this video was gold for me. I have a rescue who had a very bad first 3 yrs of her life, and when I got her, she did have one teeth cleaning under anesthesia. She developed a stage IV heart murmuur and mitral valve issue the next year, so unfortunately she cannot go under anesthesia for cleaning. Compared to Tula, I cannot hardly even see her teeth; that is how hard it is for me to get into her mouth. Ive tried brushing with the finger brushes, a small brush, you name it but it is like wrestling an alligator each time I brush. I am going to try these remedies of which I have most of them at the moment. Cheap alternatives as well. Thank you so much for this.

[@ondinadixon1875]

Thank you so much . I’m Certainly going to try these . Especially the coconut oil 👍

[@rosejoseph815]

A million thanks Dr Jones. Vet told me my cat has gingivitis. I am looking for natural remedy. Luckily I found this video.

[@tatianablume]

Thank You, doctor!! I am low income, have 12 cats, and you help me SO much to take daily care of them with your advice.

[@americancountryboy6404]

Thank you Dr Jones I really appreciate your videos,

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Glad you like them!

[@BoswelliaLuna8]

Thanks cause trying to get in my cat’s mouth to brush is like trying to get in Fort Knox! Then she looks at me like “Just stop. Why are you doing this? I’ll never open my mouth.” (Insert classic cat stare). 😂

[@TK-zc5wu]

Love the way the dog is sitting patiently, and licking his lips in anticipation

[@pamelawoodall5891]

I think I love you and all your knowledge!!

[@xg3069]

Amazing tips thank you!

[@sherrieshaw1484]

Thank you Dr. Jones. GOD BLESS👍🎯🙏❤

[@alansalter1836]

Thank you sir For great help and information 👍

[@christycritser2819]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. The expense of dental work here in California for your animals is astronomical. I will definitely give this a try. Have a great day m

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Wonderful!

[@nobodysfool4444]

Awesome, video! I'd also like to advocate for old fashioned green beans (string beans, French beans). They can be a 1 tbsp topper to raw or kibble diets and they add fiber to the diet and they melt plaque. It works on both my dogs, who hate vegetables but love green beans. I used the unsalted canned or I buy fresh or frozen and boil till cooked. then let cool and add to meals. (I don't feed pets raw vegetables due to gas and bloating.)

[@bluebirdmacaje]

Oh I love this thank you 🩷

[@siilentsiren]

Good content, a lot of information. Would have been even more useful if outlined an order or priority or efficacy of these products because I certainly don't have time to use all of them on my dog.

[@theuniverselovesumorethanuknow]

Great video Dr. Jones! Curious if you have heard anything about 1-tdc and if so, if you have any opinions on it.

[@sarah9044]

This is exactly what I need for my pets! Thank you so much! ❤

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You're so welcome!

[@whiteybopbop9232]

​@@VeterinarySecrets hey my dog loves your cbd oil thank you ❤❤

[@Carol-cd4my]

Thanks soooo much!! I love your videos!

[@pamarabenton9039]

Thanks doc. I bought some cotton gloves that have a finish that is not smooth. I've been rubbing coconut oil on my dogs teeth and gums with the gloves because I can't do much with a tooth brush in her mouth. I'm gonna try your other suggestions.

[@rumham7466]

Just what I needed! My Labrador is super sweet and gentle and tolerant in every way, except for letting me do her nails and her teeth. I give her dental chews but I want something else I can do more frequently. She does let me handle her mouth with my hands so this’ll be good. It’s just when she sees that brush or even the little brush that goes over the finger she clamps that mouth shut and squirms away. Lol

[@Ann-bm5qg]

Same with my Cockapoo.

[@janinemaddox1356]

God bless you for all you do. Thank you😇❤️🙏

[@VeterinarySecrets]

You are so welcome

[@LaraYAH127]

Dr. Jones💌🐾, Unreal how my boy LOVES when it's time to brush his teeth 🪥 even flossing (where he just chews the string 🤦‍♀️😂). I would prefer a natural toothpaste instead of the vet given one. I will try these though , awesome video again 💌

[@jojo-tl5ei]

Thank you for all the remedies. Do raw bones help with keeping teeth clean?

[@dianasimplifies]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@azwife1715]

You are the best!! Thanks

[@dianarowlee2310]

Thank you. So appreciated.

[@cryptokirbydeletesnegative5345]

Thank you

[@wagonwitch]

Thanks dr J. I’ll give it a try

[@princesskanuta3495]

Thank you, that's amazing!!

[@foxywhitetip7387]

Also several have commented that once the vets sedate them to “clean/ scale ie scrape their teeth” it’s like they scrape off the protective coating and then they need regular cleanings. More Mula of course

[@alp6244]

Very helpful video! So many doggies don’t like teeth brushed.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Glad it was helpful!

[@naomia.medina1071]

Thank you doctor Jones. Now I’ll know what to do with all 4 of my dogs. After all that demo on how to clean the dog’s teeth Tula is going to end up with a Colgate smile ✨😬 ✨

[@sheilaalexander7324]

Answered my question! Thanks I've been using coconut oil on my own teeth with success and wondered if it was safe for my dog. You are wonderful. Your channel has helped me over the years. Thanks!

[@VeterinarySecrets]

I'm glad I could help! Thank you for your kind words and support!💗

[@grimnirnacht]

These are great. My dogs hate having their teeth even scaled with gauze. Could I possibly put coconut oil on a toy they like to chew or does it have to be rubbed on to their teeth and gums? Obviously the toy would have to be washed more often

[@poppierosepoppiestoys6127]

You are the most amazing vet I’ve come across. I live in Australia, and I’m a pensioner, the money we get on the pension really doesn’t allow for you to take your dog to get vet care. Our Vets are so money orientated they won’t let you pay the bill off. So your animal suffers. I know of people that have made the choice to surrender their animal to be re- homed just so they can get medical treatment. Then they become lonely and depressed because of their lose. It is so dame sad. By you doing this, you are giving people the opportunity to administer good health treatment at a low cost to the owner. So thank you for your expertise.

[@Ann-bm5qg]

Same here in England. I think it’s unfair vets do not let customers pay in instalments. I found a pet insurance that is affordable although the issue is the access charge that has to be paid and it’s usually around £100.

[@zentember]

generic kelp powder works just as good. but yes i think the iodine content limits the amount you can give. i accidentally imbalanced my dog's diet with too much iodine with a fish head bone broth that I made and during that time his raw meaty bone scraped off A LOT of stubborn plaque. i correct the iodine dosage though after i found out

[@giorgiaw]

Thank you for the information

[@darrelldixon9044]

I was curious about your impression of "Tropiclean Fresh Breath", I have been using it on my dog since he was a pup, about 10 years. It's Active Ingredients are Cetylpyridinium Chhloride 4 mg, Green Tee Extract 0.6 mg, and Zinc Gluconate 0.5 mg. I add it to his water as directed. I would use this, and "Denta-Stix", which I don't use currently. Most of his teeth are bright white, with the exception of the read molars which may have a slight amount of tarter. It also has seemed to keep his breath fresh. I also have been giving him Rawhide sticks wrapped in chicken jerky, however he doesn't seem to chew up the rawhide stick anymore with the rare exception.

[@1234OopsyDaisy]

Coconut oil is amazing within a week I noticed an improvement in of dogs breath.

[@bretyoung1869]

Very interesting, thanks Doc !!!

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks!

[@chirises006]

Great info.

[@sonyiadouglas5432]

Raw bones will clean even bad tarter buildup if you can get an older dog to chew. May take a few times since the teeth/gums may be sensitive. If they chew and clean up some of the tarter, give them a few days and more bone and they will progress to more teeth.

[@Floralian]

The plaque off worked for my dog with the most plaque, but results showed around six months while eating dental sticks. What really helps is chewing. My other dog is not a chewer so I’ve been mixing in some kibble in his food. He plays with his dental sticks and ignores biscuits/treats. My youngest dog had some plaque build up and it went away within the first week. She loves to chew and eats any treats (including dental) without a second thought.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Thanks for sharing

[@jenkemp]

raw cow bones give goot fat and collagen plus calcium and chewing

[@Warrior4Him]

@@jenkempyep that’s what I use raw bones from Publix…pretty cheap too!!

[@mariateresamoriarty1914]

Who makes plaque off? Where can I get it?

[@michelledcarter]

​@@mariateresamoriarty1914 Got mine Pet Food Express

[@michelledcarter]

Thanks Dr. was using Plaque off for many, many years until a Vet told me to stop using it.(I'm going to start again) She has plaque build up even though she eats health and eats dog treats for teeth. (#2 types) Thanks! 😊

[@user-uk6yz1my8h]

Thank you for your info.

[@MashaT22]

Please update us in 3-6 months to let us know if this is helping Tula!

[@winter-qd4yw]

Can you please do a follow-up video on how the combination of Plaque Off and coconut oil worked for you? Thank you!

[@catherinelee3298]

Good girl, Tula❤. Thx Doctor.

[@maxinemcelroy8902]

Good morning Doc! I just absolutely love all your tips!! They're all easy to do and easy on the wallet. What's your opinion on the dental chews like the Greenies? My long hair chihuahua loves coconut oil, doesn't get any easier than that. Tula is such a good girl and so beautiful 😍 Thank you for everything you do! God bless all the furbabies and those who love them 👑 🙏🏻 💞 ✝️ 🐾 🕯

[@GuerthysGrowlers]

Stay away from greenies or any dental chew like that. Opt for raw meaty bones instead or just do what he says in this video!!

[@isajames6000]

Thank you so very much!!

[@moushumi09]

I must thank Dr AJ lots for letting us know these remedies at the appropriate time. It was really troubling me as how to brush my 1 yr pups teeth as he was chewing on the toothbrush & held it tight in between his teeth & didn't lemme brush at all. I have coconut oil - extra virgin raw unfiltered, aloe Vera juice, green tea & honey and will start with aloe Vera juice.

[@moushumi09]

@@TempestKarma but I don't feed raw I have always given him boiled food from the beginning

[@moushumi09]

@@TempestKarma then please suggest what other way to feed if not boiled? Cooked food is fried in oil or boiled right?

[@manda.watching.YouTube]

So glad I found this video

[@benhaze1010]

I will try a few of these tricks on myself!

[@joannadavis6716]

I keep a pure silver dollar in my dogs water bowl. I have seen a noticeable degree of less tartar on all the dogs teeth. Vet even noticed the difference. It is slowly but surely removing tartar and their breath is fresher too and teeth look whiter. Poms, mini poodles, Pom mixes. I use colloidial silver gum and skin infections works great.

[@LiLSharrz]

What’s silver dollar? I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

[@Desilewie]

Both my dogs Do Not like their teeth touched. So both my guys get a bit of Manuka Honey (loads of antibacterial properties in it) daily which they will lick right off the spoon. They also love coconut oil, but won’t consume it off a spoon. So I dab some on the top of their paws and then they will clean/lick it off their paws.

[@funzeevanzee]

Great info. Hope it works. Hey, you changed the way you say free book! I guess because you added "new" to it.

[@sahar1usa]

Thank you for sharing

[@mercyt2828]

Can’t wait for the results in 3 months! I use Coconut Oil and Plaque Off. Started 1 month ago. We shall see! 👀

[@sandra4954]

Hello, just wondering how did it go. Did the coconut oil and plaque off work?

[@NikPen7]

Plaque off never worked for both my dogs.

[@Anisky123]

That’s funny, he always asks for a sip of tea. I usually add water as didn’t know if it was good for him:) My boy now likes his tooth brush after we started playing with it like a fetch stick.

[@VeterinarySecrets]

Great

[@gavinshineon3192]

Thanks so much!

[@susanc.8009]

How can I get coconut to the right consistency? My experience is it’s either hard or watery. I’m a believer in it’s power to keep teeth clean, as using Hello toothpaste with coconut oil means I rarely need my teeth cleaned at the dentists anymore.

[@seviregis7441]

I’ve been brushing my dogs teeth every night but she fights like crazy. I need to scale her teeth, but she won’t let me. I wish she would chew healthy bones and other natural teeth cleaners, but she’s not a chewer. So all these natural helps are beneficial as part of her overall health plan.

[@electricexploring9518]

Love it thanks for sharing