Toothpaste?

Deleted Posts: 0	Toothpaste? Nov 16, 2014 17:17:41 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 17:17:41 GMT -5 I am guessing any toothpaste (for ferrets) with alcohol in it is bad... Could I use coconut oil? Any other suggestions?

gfountain Holistic Mentor Raw Feeder Posts: 3,070	Toothpaste? Nov 16, 2014 17:46:17 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by gfountain on Nov 16, 2014 17:46:17 GMT -5 Oil dipped in eggshell to make a paste

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Toothpaste? Nov 16, 2014 19:44:31 GMT -5

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Alot will depend on whether you bring home babies or older ferrets, and what they eat. Gizzards and Bones will do a good job on their teeth. Older ferrets may arrive with teeth that need help. If their teeth are in bad shape, then a vet cleaning will be needed. After that you can help them keep their teeth in good shape thru diet and you might decide that you want to brush their teeth.

Like Gina said, you can make a paste of dried eggshell powder and oil. Then use some gauze as a toothbrush.

My Mentor Hurricanekatt is an advocate for toothbrushing and suggests these products.

www.petsmart.com/gsi/webstore/WFS/PETNA-PETUS-Site/en_US/-/USD/ViewProduct-Start?camp=LINK_AD%3AZ%3APET&CategoryID=qq4KmUCQBAIAAAFDiTpUeFk3&SKU=36-5191065&SITEID=je6NUbpObpQ-7nXqzqtHDPJ6FUo9Uu2Lyw

Or this one, which is a little more costly, but the best.

www.oxyfresh.com/pet/pet-gel-healing-cream.asp

raynebc Senior Member Raw Feeder Posts: 1,832	Toothpaste? Nov 16, 2014 20:22:35 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by raynebc on Nov 16, 2014 20:22:35 GMT -5 Oxyfresh also makes a water additive that enzymatically prevents plaque and tartar build-up.
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Deleted Posts: 0	Toothpaste? Nov 16, 2014 23:09:39 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2014 23:09:39 GMT -5 I use a baking soda and water paste and use gauze to brush, then use my Oral Hygiene rinse by Vibrac. I do this every day with 2 of my ferts, one has gingivitis and the other she's older and her teeth aren't that good.