I bought the Tropiclean FB Plaque Remover Pet Water Additive for my Shih Tzu, but he IS NOT drinking his water after I added same into his water.HELP
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Start by adding just a few drops, no more than a half teaspoon to a quart of water, less if he still turns up his nose. One of my westies would not drink the water if I added too much, especially in the beginning. I very gradually added more of the tropliclean until i got to the recommended amount. Try also not giving him any other water than the treated water. Hope this helps!
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The best way to add it to his water is to get a 1/2 milk jug and clean it out really good....then fill it and put in 1 cap full of the Tropiclean ---shake it and pour it from there into his bowl. This should help as it doesn't add any flavor to his bowl....do you use filtered water?
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my cats have no problem with the product. Maybe your dog objects to the flavor. Try a 1/2 dose and see if he will drink.
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Are you sure you are just putting a cap full in? In my case my Shi Tzu never noticed it at all, and I use slightly more than recommended since he has small water bowls. Maybe a bad batch. Send it back to company via Amazon.
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I bought one bottle and added to my Amstaff Wendy 's water, she drank some then began serious diarrhea . this scared me and I stop use it immediately. because, I already used some and can not return.
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We also had a problem with this product - slimy. Another issue we didn't realize before our purchase was the dish the lack of weight to keep the dish from turning, overturning. Another problem was the constant overflowing. Adjustments were made to the water meter, however it did not remedy the situation. We did return the product. We purchased another product that I would recommend. The link is below. This product has replaceable filters that are affordable. Good luck - JLM Petmate Replenish Pet Waterer with Microban, 4-Gallon, Brushed Nickel We also had a problem with this product - slimy. Another issue we didn't realize before our purchase was the dish the lack of weight to keep the dish from turning, overturning. Another problem was the constant overflowing. Adjustments were made to the water meter, however it did not remedy the situation. We did return the product. We purchased another product that I would recommend. The link is below. This product has replaceable filters that are affordable. Good luck - JLM Petmate Replenish Pet Waterer with Microban, 4-Gallon,... » Read More We also had a problem with this product - slimy. Another issue we didn't realize before our purchase was the dish the lack of weight to keep the dish from turning, overturning. Another problem was the constant overflowing. Adjustments were made to the water meter, however it did not remedy the situation. We did return the product. We purchased another product that I would recommend. The link is below. This product has replaceable filters that are affordable. Good luck - JLM Petmate Replenish Pet Waterer with Microban, 4-Gallon, Brushed Nickel « Show Less
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I have Shih Tzu and it works for them. I bought 2...1 for in the house to get them used to it, and 1 for travel in the pickup when we go camping. I found that when the water gets low, put something under the back end to bring the water forward again.
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I tried using a mountain dew 2 liter and as soon as I put it on it just kept poring into the reptifogger. I may have been doing it wrong, and I've heard other people have success so give it a shot! I may try a different bottle next!
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No, I didn't have that problem? I mixed with water and washed my pet's irritated areas with a wash towel. Even when you dilute with water it's still very soapy. You can use more water if you like, for example a tablespoon of soap to two cups of water. Once the irritated area is cleaned rinse wash towel with water and pat the soap off. Don't rub as it may hurt your pet's irritated area. Use warm water, so it's comfortable. I've even used it as a shampoo during my pet's bath (just one lathering) then her dog shampoo as the second lathering. This is my go to soap for all of my pet's skin issues, didn't have to put her on medications from the vet. No, I didn't have that problem? I mixed with water and washed my pet's irritated areas with a wash towel. Even when you dilute with water it's still very soapy. You can use more water if you like, for example a tablespoon of soap to two cups of water. Once the irritated area is cleaned rinse wash towel with water and pat the soap off. Don't rub as it may hurt your pet's irritated area. Use warm water, so it's comfortable. I've even used it as a shampoo during my pet's bath (just one lathering) then her dog shampoo as the second lathering. This is my go to soap for all of my pet's skin... » Read More No, I didn't have that problem? I mixed with water and washed my pet's irritated areas with a wash towel. Even when you dilute with water it's still very soapy. You can use more water if you like, for example a tablespoon of soap to two cups of water. Once the irritated area is cleaned rinse wash towel with water and pat the soap off. Don't rub as it may hurt your pet's irritated area. Use warm water, so it's comfortable. I've even used it as a shampoo during my pet's bath (just one lathering) then her dog shampoo as the second lathering. This is my go to soap for all of my pet's skin issues, didn't have to put her on medications from the vet. « Show Less
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All depends on what's causing the odor -- my Lulu lost most of her teeth in two annual vet trips, so we saw a big improvement using Tropiclean right away. I found her as a 10 y/o puppy mill mom rescue. She'd never had good vet care or decent nutrition, so her teeth suffered. Give Tropiclean a month. Change the water every day. Also try the Tropicare Mint Breath Foam. Your dog will lick it off your hand. It's slightly sweet, so dogs love it. If the smell isn't all gone, see the vet. Could be something that needs deeper attention. Good luck!
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Same thing, cleaned it and worked for a while...then started going off again. Think my little male dog was marking it. Soaked it with some distiller cleaner descaler, for 4 hrs. Rinse well. Dry completely. Put a small cracker box over it to keep dogs from marking it. Works great now. Glad I didn't throw it away. All with the same problem maybe a male dog marking it and pee making it arc. Good product killed many mice with it.
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Every time I add water to the reserve water container, I look at the filter to see how dirty it is getting. Then, once I notice the water flow is diminished quite a bit, and barely flowing, I dismantle the entire fountain, disinfect it, add new water and a new filter. I have a small dog, and he does not bring in too much from the outside on his mouth and beard. I know it gets cleaned and changed more in the summer than the winter.....
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I think your dog would enjoy this one. Even more if your dog loves water. My 2 puppies love this and even more today because of the snow outside. I would give it a try and if he turns his face away maybe put a little bit of peanut butter under it. Good luck!
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I use two squirts every day....in the morning. When that water is gone I replace it with just fresh water. My dog has been using this additive for nearly three years and her teeth are very clean.
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I'm not sure if it works.Best way if you have tarter build up is have your dogs teeth cleaned and then keep them clean.I had my dogs cleaned last year then use a tarter chew called brushless-toothpaste,I freeze them.Then use a water additive.This year his teeth were perfect. Hope this helps
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I have a sheltie he has problem with fungus and odor and scratching with it. This shampoo is to harsh sometimes so I have to watch his skin. I have to spray moisturizer on it. Every dog is different. You are going to have to try and see what is best for your dog. Sometimes I get a shampoo and think it is working good and can use a while and I have to change again. It is frustrating but love my dog. Hope I gave you some insight. Good Luck.
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This shows that you are commenting on the Tropiclean Fresh Breath Gel product. This Tropiclean Fresh Breath Gel product has indeed proven to work unlike a lot of other products that my clients have tried. I have tried the Tropiclean Gel on my dogs and really like the outcome. But it only works where there is the most saliva accumulated in their mouth. The gel works with the saliva in softening the tarter on the teeth. So, after using this every night and brushing every morning for 1 month as the label directs, I found that this really worked for my dogs' side and back teeth. Unfortunately, because dogs don't salivate around the canines or incisors as much as the side and back teeth, there was not much improvement around those front teeth. Because this product actually works, however, I do give it 5 stars. Not the products fault that it doesn't work around the front teeth, however. Like I said the Gel works with the saliva to soften the tarter on the teeth, and since dogs don't want to constantly drool, they tend not to bring a lot of their saliva to the front of the mouth (just enough to keep them lubricated). You just have to brush. You have to brush every day, because the Gel works at night to help "soften" the tarter not to break it off the tooth. That's where the brushing comes in. If you do not brush off the softened tarter each morning it becomes hardened once again. The Gel helps to soften layer-by-layer of tarter it will not take the complete amount of tarter off of the tooth in one night. After 1 month, my dogs' tarter on their side and back teeth was gone. It was very nice. I still recommend getting a dental done on your dogs and cats, but this will help to delay the dentals or space them out a bit longer in between dentals. This was a long explanation of the Gel, and for that I am sorry, but I hope that it helped at least a little bit.
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I use two squirts every day....in the morning. When that water is gone I replace it with just fresh water. My doghas been using this additive for nearly three years and her teeth are very clean.
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No, I just checked the label and it clearly states "For Dog Use Only." I'd suggest TicTacs or Altoids to help with your problem. :-) j/k! If you need more info, I can take a pic of the label/instructions and email that to you. Take care!
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The filter is a soft plastic mesh and gets gooey/gunky. I have rinsed them to get a little longer use - like an extra week or two. The reality is they need to be replaced. If they're washed with soap or some solution like vinegar, it's impossible to rinse it out completely. Then your pet is drinking soap - if they'll drink from the thing at all. I suck it up and replace them so my dogs will drink clean, fresh water all day long. Before I had this, my dogs preferred to drink out of my fountains and birdbaths with all sorts of nasty critters upsetting their tummy's. Problem solved.
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I brush my dogs' teeth. I add the Tropiclean water additive to their water, available at all times. The Tropiclean water additive can be used with cats, unlike some of the additives. I'm not sure I answered your question. Sorry.