The cause for that could be tiny scratches in the enamel from dental instruments where new tartar will form more easily.... Do you know I have never had a dog's teeth cleaned at the vets'? (And I am a freak for clean teeth!) They get a frozen raw <sustain-ably raised, lol!> marrow bone 1-2 x a month outside, they have special "in the house" teeth cleaning toys, and if I have an issue, I'll reach for taxi-groom <cherrybrook.com>. I notice the oldsters, if they have a chip etc, that's where I'll need to keep an eye on things to prevent tartar buildup, so it makes sense if there are scrapes in the enamel, that's where/why they'd require cleaning more often... For the love of God, when doing it yourself, DON'T use metal dental instruments! Kathy, member GSDCA, DVGSDC Celebrating generations of Dual Titled TC'd Champions visit www.geocities.com/pinehillgsds In a message dated 3/2/2009 5:27:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, irrenhaus4@xxxxxxxxxxx writes: CHBLACKVELVET@xxxxxxx wrote: >one of my buyers are asking about the periodontal vaccine? Does anyone know >anything about this and if they should vaccinate for it? She had her >bitches' teeth cleaned a year ago and it appears that she needs another cleaning. I >believe that this vaccine would help with not so much build up on her teeth. > >Any info/ experiences would be highly appreciated! >Michelle Kaeser > > *It has been my experience that once you have them cleaned, you are in for more cleanings at shorter intervals. Most will agree with this, I believe. Doris E* ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================ **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1219957551x1201325337/aol?redir=http:%2F%2Fwww.freecreditreport.com%2Fpm%2Fdefault.aspx%3Fsc%3D668072%26hmpgID %3D62%26bcd%3DfebemailfooterNO62) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2008. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://showgsd.org NATIONAL BLOG - http://gsdnational.blogspot.com/ ============================================================================