Product Review #6 - Doggie Mouthwash Part 3

Update on the Nylabone Liquid Tartar Remover: Again, I did not see any obvious difference in the tartar build up.

Here's another attempt at using a water additive. This time I got the Nutri-Vet Bresh Fresh Dental Rinse for Dogs.

Again, like the Nylabone version, I didn't like it as much as the Arm & Hammer version. It wasn't as effective at getting rid of bad breath, and there weren't any obvious decrease or increase in the plaque and tartar. There wasn't a weird minty after smell though, which was nice. For this one, I had to mix 3/4 capfuls of the rinse for every 8 oz. One thing odd that I noticed was the presence of more dead bugs in my dogs' water the next day. It was normal to find a dead bug every once in a while, but I've noticed at least 2 or more dead bugs everyday lately. Now, I don't know if this was caused by the rinse or maybe it's because it's just bug season, but ever since I changed to this brand, I have found more bugs. Strange coincidence? Maybe. Petsmart sells the 8 oz online for $5.27, and Amazon has the 32 oz for $13.75.

Product Review #5 - Toys R Us Critter

Squeakers aren't the only noise making device for dog toys. There are so many toys that make different sounds now. There's the plastic crinkling, like the Petstages Easy Toss Ring that I mentioned in a past post. Covers for water bottles are really popular too. There are toys that oink and moo and ribbit and quack. And then there's this. It GIGGLES!

This is the Toys R Us Pets Small Giggle Critter. When you press the hand the whole thing jiggles and giggles. When I first heard the giggling, I was thinking to myself,  "What in the world is that sound?" That's when I saw a kid walk by repeatedly pressing the hand, and the toy wouldn't stop giggling. I like it because of its unique sound. Unfortunately, the material used to make the toy isn't very durable. Petsmart is selling it for $8.97 in stores, or you can get it online for $2.97 plus shipping.

Product Review #4 - Doggie Mouthwash Part 2

Update on the Arm & Hammer Pet Care Dental Water Additive: I did not see any obvious difference in the tartar build up. Maybe it's supposed to just prevent tartar instead of remove it? Either way. My old dog still needs his teeth professionally cleaned. The Dental Water does get rid of the bad breath, which is WONDERFUL.

I decided to try a different brand this time. This time I got the Nylabone Liquid Tartar Remover.

I don't like it as much as the Arm & Hammer version. It's not as effective at getting rid of bad breath. Not that it doesn't work. Using this is still better than not using anything at all, but there is still a little bit of stinky left. Also, it makes my dogs' breath smell weirdly minty. It works the same way as the Arm & Hammer version. You mix a tablespoon of the mouthwash to every 32 oz. of drinking water. Again, I ran into the problem where one of my dogs wouldn't drink it. I'll update later if I see a difference in the tartar buildup. Petsmart and Petco sells the 16 oz. bottle for $7.99. Amazon has the 32 oz. bottle for $13.99.

Product Review #3 - Doggie Mouthwash

You know? I'm kind of surprised the mouthwash works, sort of.

I got the Arm & Hammer Advance Pet Care Dental Water Additive which is supposed to get rid of bad breath, fight tartar, and whiten teeth. Basically you just add a cap full of the additive to your dogs drinking water, for every 8 oz of water, and then every time your dog drinks his/her water it's supposed to work. I got it mostly for the bad breath, which it does get rid of wonderfully. My dog doesn't have bad breath now, nor does he have weird minty breath. I can't really tell if it's preventing tartar build up or whitening his teeth though; I'll have to do an update on that later when I've used this product longer. There is one problem. Only 2 out of the 3 of the dogs I gave it to actually drank the water, so there is a risk that your dog may not drink the water with the additive at all. I would definitely say give it a try. Petsmart sells it for $8.99.

Product Review #2 - Chuckit! Ball Launcher

F-ing brilliant idea. Why didn't I think of it myself? Basically, it's a long arm that helps you throw the ball farther. Lots of fun for people with dogs that love to fetch. PLUS, you don't have to touch the ball to pick it up. We all know how gross balls get when you play with them outside, covered in dirt and drool and who-knows-what-else. It's also good for people with back problems [as a customer pointed out] since they won't have to bend over to pick up the ball. It comes in a variety of colors and sizes (pocket to mega). Some versions come with water-proof balls. Regular tennis balls will fit. They also have ones that throw smaller balls for our more miniature furry friends. For the size shown above, Petsmart sells it for $9.99 to $14.99. Petco has it for $9.59 to $15.97. Amazon has it for $9.74 to $12.19.

Product Review #1 - Petstages Easy Toss Ring

This is my FAVORITE toy. Dog toys are fun~

My dogs love the Easy Toss Ring. It survived the shiba in the family but not the maltipoo, so it can't really be considered very durable, but it's a lot of fun to play with. It's really cute when they pick it up, and it goes around their snout so you can't see their face. Cuuuuuute~ And you know what the best part is? IT DOESN'T SQUEAK. Don't get me wrong. I get my dogs plenty of squeaky toys, and they love them. However, when they're running around at 1 in the morning going, "squeak squeak squeaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueaksqueak," it's not so much fun for me. Instead the little fins make crinkly noises which is much easier to tune out. Petsmart offers the mini size for $5.99. Amazon has the mini for somewhere between $4.68 and $6.30.