Deer Toothbrush

How often do you brush your dog's teeth?  I thought so.  How often does your dog brush his own teeth?  Not that often either?  Dogs love to chew and gnaw on bones but often bones are messy and the area rug takes a heavy hit.  We've tried cow hooves but they smell so bad.   I often recommend Kongs, but that requires stuffing and there isn't as much brushing action from a bulbous structure.


There is another option: Deer Antlers.   I just found them at a fantastic price and although antlers are a little more expensive than other bones, they are not messy, they don't really smell and the dogs love them. Antlers also last longer than ordinary bones.  You don't have to be worried about Bambi either; antlers are shed annually by deer and then harvested simply by picking them up off the ground.  No animals are harmed.

Dental hygiene is very important to your dog's overall health and gnawing on an antler can help to scrape off some of that plague which also causes doggie breath. (A regular cleaning by your veterinarian is still a good idea.) The other benefit is that giving your dog something to gnaw on is a mentally stimulating activity and gives your dog something fun to do.

Always buy antlers that are much larger than your dog can swallow and monitor the consumption.

We found an 8" antler piece, labeled XS, at Salty's Dog Shop for only $6.95.  The largest piece (the size of our Chihuahuas' body) was only $19.95.  The Nature's Treats carried by Salty's are a local product from Bend, Oregon.

Salty's is at 4039 N. Mississippi #104, Portland OR 97227 or call 503-249-1432.

In the above photo our dog Chloe demonstrates the proper technique.

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