Nylabone Advanced Oral Care Dog Water Additive for Dental Care - Liquid Tartar Remover - Dog Breath Freshener & Teeth-Cleaning Liquid (32 oz.) (Pack of 2)

Let me share with all of you wet-nosed pet owners a rather elucidatingly telling story about a visit to my vet and our conversation about tartar-removing products. I had been using this product relatively consistently for the past few months with ostensibly no discernible results, to my chagrin. During my dog's annual wellness check-up/exam, I asked my doctor about the condition of my dog's teeth and mentioned that I was using tartar-removal products in tandem with brushing my dog's teeth almost every day. He immediately deprecated all of those products that "claim to remove tartar" because they "don't work," and he suggested that I discontinue usage of these products. (After doing some searching on the web, it turns out that it's not uncommon for vets to decidedly denounce tartar-removal products). My vet added that my dog will likely need to have a cleaning in 1 or 2 years (which entails putting the dog under anesthesia and cleaning her teeth for a couple hundred bucks). Although I was heavily disheartened by the input that the "doctor" had given me, I continued using my tartar-removing Nylabone product as well as Arm & Hammer's "Clinical Dental Pet Care Foam" for the next few days, and GUESS WHAT. After the third day when I went to brush my dog's tooth, I noticed that the HUGE deposit of tartar that had accumulated on one of her canine teeth had COMPLETELY SLID OFF! IT JUST SLID OFF LIKE MAGIC. So DON'T tell me that these products don't work because I've experienced first hand that they do, in fact, work. This is a bona fide testament to how duplicitous some (if not most) veterinarians can be. My mom has continually been telling me that the veterinarian merely feigns affection for your pet and genuinely wants your pet to be alive, but not necessarily healthy, so that the vet can capitalize on the treatments indicated for different diseases/illnesses that manifest. I try to see the good in people and always give them the benefit of the doubt; however, the events that unfolded here evidently indicate that either (1) my vet is an utter imbecile or (2) my vet is, indeed, a sly sleazeball who would rather see my dog undergo expensive treatment that requires anesthesia than see her health improved via substantially safer means (not to mention considerably more economical means). At any rate, I plan on continuing to use Nylabone's "Liquid Tartar Remover" and Arm & Hammer's "Clinical Dental Pet Care Foam" until all of the tartar has been removed from my beloved little doggy's teeth. I've already witnessed prodigious improvement in her oral health; most of the tartar buildup on the right side of her mouth is completely gone, and her breath doesn't stink anymore! I am truly elated at how much my dog's oral health has improved, and once again thoroughly enjoy my dog's kisses. For all those pet owners who don't want to subject their dogs to the dangers of anesthesia or to the risks and complications of using a tartar scraper and attempting to do a superficial tartar scrape, yourself, (which, by the way, doesn't even remove tartar that builds up under the gums), this is what has worked for me: 1. Brush your dog's teeth as often as you can throughout the week--of course no more than once or twice a day. 2. Use this Nylabone product in your beloved wet-nosed cheerful ball of love's water 3. Use Arm & Hammer's "Clinical Dental Pet Care Foam" after brushing your dog's teeth Lastly, don't lose hope, and HANG IN THERE! Just when you're about to give up, stupendous results may lie right around the corner, as it did for me! Unfortunately, I can't tell you with 100% certainty that my success in reducing tartar on my dog's teeth is attributable solely to this Nylabone product, but I can tell you that this was one of three things that I've instituted in my dog's daily care which may or may not have contributed to my success. However, take comfort in knowing this: It IS possible to remove that rank and unsightly tartar buildup via safe and economical means. And remember, don't believe everything that your vet tells you! As my mother says, "They are regular people who are trying to make money and pay off their mortgages. Don't be so quick to put them up on a pedestal." P.S. In light of recent events, I'm definitely going to change vets. If you're curious as to which vet I used to attend, it was "Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital, Resort & Spa." I'm never going to bring my poor pup there ever again. What's worse is that this wasn't the first offence, either, but that's another story for another time.

I should have taken a photo of my dog's plaque blackened teeth before using the spray. But honestly, despite all the amazing reviews, I truly didn't think this stuff would work! And his breath oh my gosh, it was so disgusting we couldn't stand to have him sleep on our bed at night. We had taken our 7 year old King Charles Cavalier Spaniel to the vet for his checkup and booster shots. Upon inspecting his teeth, our vet wanted to schedule a teeth cleaning appt. His teeth were really bad, caked with plaque and the poor dog's gums were swollen and red. Our dog has never been one to chew on toys or bones, so it's no surprise his teeth had gotten bad. No wonder his breath was so bad., can't believe I hadn't noticed. Anyway, we told the vet we wanted first to try on our own to clean them up. As soon as we got home, I jumped on Amazon and began reading reviews on various products. Finding unbelievably great reviews on the Nylabone Advanced Oral Care, I ordered a bottle, as well as a bottle of another brand as a back up in case this one didn't work . When the Nylabone brand spray arrived, I immediately opened it and sprayed our pooches teeth. Instantly his bad breath was so much better. Not 100%, but tolerable. I checked his teeth before spraying last night (2nd night) and was shocked at how much better his teeth looked already! Seriously, his teeth had looked awful the night before. But, now I was seeing white on the bottom half of each tooth! So of course I sprayed them for the 2nd night. When I checked him tonight, once again, I was shocked at how very little plaque was left on his teeth - almost none now! His breath is back to normal already and there is only a thin line of plaque left right at the gum line. His gums are no lnger swollen or red! So, I went ahead and sprayed him for the 3rd night. I'd be surprised if I find any plaque left on his teeth in the a.m.! Will be keeping a bottle of this in hand and may try it on our cats too! Oh, the other brand I ordered came today. I have no need to use it, but will keep it just in case the Nylabone brand runs out and I don't have a backup. They're each basically the same ingredients, so it too should work. Very satisfied customers!

I’ve been using the Nylabone Advanced Oral Care Dog Water Additive for my furry friend, and I must say it’s been a game-changer! Here’s what I love about it: Effective Dental Care: This water additive is specially formulated to help reduce plaque that harbors bad bacteria. It’s like a mini dental spa for my dog’s mouth! Freshens Breath: Say goodbye to doggy breath! The Nylabone additive leaves my pup’s breath smelling fresher and more pleasant. Easy to Use: Just pour a little into your dog’s water bowl, and watch them drink their way to a healthier mouth. It’s fuss-free and hassle-free. Dog-Approved Taste: My dogs actually enjoy the taste! It’s not overpowering, and they happily slurp it up. While I can’t vouch for the 16 oz. size specifically, I’ve been using the larger 32 oz. bottle, and it has lasted quite a while. Overall, I highly recommend the Nylabone Advanced Oral Care Dog Water Additive for anyone looking to improve their dog’s dental hygiene and freshen their breath

Works well, my dog couldn’t tell it was in her water. Would recommend

Does improve my dog's breath; not sure about tartar removal though.

Good condition, great product and really concentrate...

I picked this up at my local PetSmart store (or PetCo, I always confuse the two) several years ago because my dog is the preciousest being alive and, like every pet owner, I want what's best for him. My vet told me years ago that my dog's teeth needed to be cleaned but I didn't have the $200-300 to have it done. I did notice that his breath smelled better and that his teeth seemed cleaner to me, but the last time I took him to the vet, she said his teeth were wonderful for his age! Good even for a dog much younger, she said! I researched other brands that do the same but they contained ingredients that aren't good for dogs (there's a yellow one that advertises how much more you get for a lesser price, they don't mention you have to use twice as much, though). Being the paranoid freak I am, I didn't even put it in his water bowl every time, I only put it in like every other time. And even then, I used slightly less than the label calls for. Now that his vet is pleased with his teeth (they could still use a cleaning, I'm sure, he's 7 and never had his teeth cleaned), I'm using it a little more freely. This guy is awesome in every way, and will lie down for as long as I need to file his nails, clean his ears, brush him, whatever. He doesn't care. I bathe him, he's fine. I trim the hair around and under his paws, he couldn't care less. I can do any damn thing to him I want, EXCEPT brush his teeth! I tried to acclimate him to as many diverse situations as possible when he was a puppy (as puppy books advise), but every time I've tried to brush his teeth he clamps his mouth shut and won't let me. I've bought doggie toothpaste, I've tried using baking soda (which is actually toxic to dogs, don't do that!), I've tried wiping his teeth with a washcloth, I've tried spraying his teeth with crap I bought FROM the vet (that actually made his breath WORSE), I've tried it all! This stuff works. And he takes it! I ran out and couldn't decide what to get to replace it for a week or two and he started smacking his lips all the time. He would open his mouth and lick around like his mouth was dry. It sounded really gross, like his saliva was too thick or something. He woke me up a few times by doing this (too close to me) and I decided to get this one again, since the others I looked at didn't seem very dog-friendly to me (nor price-friendly if you have to use twice as much!). I put it in his water for two days and he quit doing that! Now, instead of every other day, I put it in his water for three days and skip one. He drinks the same either way. I rather think he likes it because when I fill his water bowl without, he doesn't rush to go drink like he does when I put it in. I'm sold.

My malamute was about four months old when I decided to give this product a try. He loves to run around and do stinky things, which, consequently, would give him a bit of stinky breath. It wasn't unbearable, but there's nothing pleasant about it, either. When I got the water additive, we had recently started using a dog watering fountain that has about 2 gal capacity. Since he's still a young pup, I diluted the additive a bit more than what was instructed. It all went downhill from there. First, he started to drink from any source other than the main fountain with the additive. If there wasn't one, he would drink as little as possible from the fountain. I initially thought he might just need to take a bit to get used to the flavor, but now I wish I had taken that as a sign it was no good and stopped adding it right then and there. Second, he lost nearly all his appetite. This was shocking to me since growing mals should have nothing but a voracious appetite. Over a period of two weeks, he went from devouring everything in front of him to hardly touching his food. He would consume maybe a third of his needed intake by the end. Third, there was a weird gel buildup in the fountain any time I cleaned it. And there was a lot of it. Several other reviewers posted photos so you can see what I'm talking about. This was another red flag that I was I had taken more seriously and stopped right then and there. Fourth and Finally, my malamute started to vomit. A lot. At first I thought it might just be some puppy issue happening that day and to not worry, but it continued. This vomit was also not normal, either. Since he was hardly eating by this point, it was yellow, foamy, and slightly thicker than water. On the fourth day of it happening, he vomited three times within half an hour. I was very, very afraid for my dog at this point. These symptoms were a gradual build-up to the point where it ended in vomiting, so it had taken me a while to make the connection that this "dental health additive" was at the root of the issue. On that day where he was constantly vomiting, I thoroughly cleaned out the drinking fountain of any additive or the disgusting gel it was producing. I then hoped that he would get well on his own and I hadn't made a horrible mistake that required an emergency vet visit. After a few days, my mal thankfully did seem to go back to normal and has not had any nausea or vomiting since. He still seems uneasy about eating his food right away even after a few weeks of being free of that nasty stuff, but he does seem to be making a full turn-around. I can't say what for sure is at the cause of this whole thing, but after looking at the ingredients, it's likely that the sodium laureth sulfate is nothing but bad news. That stuff is meant to be in cosmetics and industrial cleaners, not in products designed for ingestion! SLES is known to cause nausea, vomiting, etc, along with other serious negative health effects if ingested over long terms, and is a chemical known to often be contaminated by 1,4 dioxane, which is a known CARCINOGEN. I cannot emphasize enough to NOT give this to your dog!!! If bad breath is a big enough concern, then look for a more expensive and better quality product rather than this cheap poison.