Bones for our Papillons

Our flock of Butterflies love their big bones. There are other sites, people, which suggest not to give these bones to dogs, bones from beef, and other large animals, or in other words: knuckle bones, soup bones, etc, as they may break the dog's teeth. But I find these bones as a recreational bone very useful. They seem to be softer when fresh, I cut all excess meet, or ligaments, cartilage off, and after a few days to a week I discard them, as they harden up.
All our dogs have by now white teeth, and do not need any dental cleaning at all. And they certainly don't have to put up with human toothbrush procedures. they are cleaning their teeth dogie style!!

Soup Bones for Papillons

I incorporated soup bones in my raw meat and raw bone diet for our Papillons.
A (Beef) soup bone is a wonderful recreational bone, which means, they do not eat the whole bone,but rather chew, and tear off the little bit of flesh which is on the bone when you buy it. The bone is not so messy like some of the other bones, and it can be used for numerous day to come. My Papillons absolutely love these bones, available in any groceries/ food store.

It is also a fairly inexpensive item, in relation to all those bones available in pet shops, which many of them have been basted, painted, dipped in all kinds of chemicals to make them look better.
Toss away your tooth brush for your pet, get bones, and you will see bright, shiny teeth within a few weeks.
A great way to eliminate tooth scales at the vet, and anesthesia, which Papillons are known to be highly sensitive to, and may never recover from.

http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/anesthetics-anesthesia-dogs
http://www.wvc.vetsuite.com/Templates/ContentPages/Articles/ViewArticleContent.aspx?Id=928

Dental Resorption in Papillons, small Dogs, Canines

I have recently  heard  about a Papillon who at 4 years of age was diagnosed with (internal) Dental Resorption.
It is luckily none of mine, but realize, it well could be one of them, or it could be your little friend.

When dental resorption occurs, the body actually attacks one or more teeth like it would attack a foreign body. The teeth will be simply eaten away.
The dog may experience numbness, pain, or just discomfort.
It is not a genetic disease, and  it is not a very common disease, but it does happen occasionally.
The teeth affected will  most likely be extracted.
Dogs can loose many teeth and still function very well, in terms of eating etc. Just hope that the canines will not have to go; they are the teeth who hold the tongue in place.

Recommended Dental Chew, Treat for Papillon, Dogs

I had posted a warning about Denta Sticks just a day ago, and I received this wonderful recommendation to Merrick Sow Ears.
Please have a look at this, it might be worth your while to invest, especially where you can save on tooth scales, vet bills, and another chance to avoid anesthesia needed for your butterfly.
http://www.roadsend-papillons-phalenes.com/2013/04/severe-reaction-to-denta-stix.html
http://www.roadsend-papillons-phalenes.com/2009/10/anesthesia-papillons.html
http://www.roadsend-papillons-phalenes.com/2012/09/papillon-phalene-dogs-toy-breeds.html

http://www.whitedogbone.com/Merrick-Sow-Ears-Dog-Chew

Hi Antji, My name is Cordy Thomas and I am Road's End Zitoni's mom. I read your blog post on dentastix. Besides Zitoni, I have an 11 year old male papillon and an 8.5 year old female papillon. None are related. All 3 have good teeth, and my vet, who checks them regularly, has seen no reason for dental treatment. My treatment is Merrick brand sow's ears. They are slightly different from the pig ears usually available at pet stores--less greasy and puffed. It takes the dogs some time (weeks) to work through them, and ears keep the dogs teeth clean and gums healthy. Maybe some of your owners would find them helpful. Zitoni (Road's End Lapin Agile) is joy every day. Thank you so much.

Papillon, Phalene Dogs, Toy Breeds & routine Teeth cleaning, Tooth Scaling

Often I hear that a Papillon owner looses their beloved pet over a routine teeth cleaning (tooth scaling) during the anesthesia.

I had numerous puppy buyers in my years of Papillon breeding, who came to buy a puppy because their previous dog , even younger dogs, did not wake up from their given anesthesia.

Papillon, Phalenes and other Toy Breeds are among those who require special monitoring while under an anesthetic because their blood pressure drops too quickly or their heart function becomes impaired.

I encourage you to teach your small dog to except a toothbrush, and offer him dental chews, and rawhide bones often.

Papillons & Anesthesia
Papillon Dental Care 

Papillons, Dog Phalenes -Bad Breath- Halitosis

A common complaint about our little Papillons/Phalenes is a bad breath, malodor, or Halitosis.
Small dogs, toy breeds, have often short muzzles, misaligned or retained teeth are common,  causing plaque (bacteria) , which leads to  periodontal disease.

Papillons and other mall breeds  are more prone to oral disease because the teeth are closer together, the smaller animals live longer, and their owners are more prone to feed softer food.

Teach your Papillon-Phalene in an early age to accept a tooth brush. As more you can do at home, the lesser you have to take your pet to the veterinarian for a tooth scale.
Anesthesia:
All toy breeds are susceptible to anesthetics .It is very important to use safe products. Isoflurane and sevoflurane are preferred gas anesthetics. Consult with  your veterinarian.

Missing, or Extra Teeth in Papillons Dogs Phalenes,Teeth Development, Dental Care.

Dogs may be born with extra teeth, and it can cause periodontal disease from over crowding.
Missing teeth can occur any area in the mouth, but usually the premolar area will have a missing tooth.
 Even if a few are missing, as long as the dog is behaving and eating normally, this may not be a problem. Sometimes a missing tooth is trapped below the gum line and is not erupting.

X rays can be taken as far as 10 weeks of age to see if there is a hidden tooth.
Missing or extra teeth are considered a genetic defect, but usually does not affect the health of the dog.


Teeth Development in your Papillon:
3 Months: Puppy Incisors begin to fall out

4 Months: Adult Canines and Molars start to come in
6 to 7 Months: Adult Molars Come In
7 to 8 Months: Full Adult Teeth