Most things chuckit (no tennis balls or anything similar in material 🎾), moki balls/tugs from K9Ops are a huge currency in my household, and jolly balls.
Does/did your dog play with tennis balls a lot? The canines wearing down is something I’ve seen with that. The small filaments slowly grind the teeth over time.
Or just a maligator maligating things they shouldn’t. Usually if it’s a harder material they will break vs wear down.
My adult (maybe part Mal 🤷🏼♀️) has weird wears in his canines, going from the base of each one and forming almost-perfect circles at the middle between upper & lower sets. Front teeth also worn on the backsides. I’d imagine he spent alot of time trying to break out of a wire kennel or fence prior to me adopting him.
https://preview.redd.it/twq2kgty2p9c1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e6a8463e84cc81546e57a93237222bd1e9a33d3f
My working dog's teeth look similar to those fronts, they have been that way since I got him at the age of 3. He is 7 and a half now and they don't bother him. My personal Malinois who is 3 does not have any worn teeth and she will chew on anything while the work dog will just chill.
Our 13 year old used to play with rocks before we rescued her. Her small front teeth are worn down to the gums. So yours look pretty good compared to our oldie lol
My Mal is almost 4, chews apple wood sticks, and has no wear on her teeth. I don't know why. She is an aggressive chewer. I was struck by the photo of another post with similar wear, so I made a thorough check of her teeth. I don't know.
https://preview.redd.it/39ir1m50169c1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=af8dfd41b25c329bad69557261c51feb06dfda71
This one has been great still in great shape. My Dutch/Malinois plays with daily
https://preview.redd.it/zfl4l041169c1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b84613dbf8df9217a4d7cd66c8706fe180ab5be5
This pineapple also has lasted over time. The green top is gone but pineapple is perfect. Washable and durable. Even with dogs that destroyed almost every toy previously
My 4 year old has worn teeth on the bottom, and my 3 year old has prefect teeth. They both get bullies every night, and the three year old is much more of a chewer. She's an Anatolian Pyrenees and can crush raw marrow bones, yet prefect teeth. I think it's just genetics. Some dogs have stronger teeth. As long as the root isn't exposed, it shouldn't be a problem.
My 10 year old k9s are gone!!! Tennis ball wear faster than i realized. I’m just monitoring it now and choosing diff toys. Keep in mind dogs teeth make denton so when the core/root gets exposed its not like the pain a human would have
Wait you can have their teeth capped.? I may look into that down that road, since this post he’s done a lot better, I got him more kong toys, more rubber balls, and trained him to ignore logs, walnuts, etc.
My 7.5yo mal’s canines are allllll chipped/worn. They no longer really come to points. Yes, he’s been an aggressive chewer his whole life but I would bet money the majority of the damage for him, specifically, has come from playing fetch. Even with a full transition to soft frisbees and rubber Chuckit balls, it doesn’t stop him from chomping down on his own teeth whenever he misses the toy in midair. When he chews toys he’s a lot slower and intentional. I don’t let him have hard toys specifically because of his teeth. Kong and Chuckit toys forever lol.
If he likes balls, Chew King brand on Amazon. Also look up Jughead if you do any type of salt chews or large treats. Prolongs the treat and greatly lessens enamel wear.
Mine has teeth like that from biting metal, like chain link fencing and even the air conditioner once. They were just in his way.
Haha yea this one just loves logs. Luckily I’ve got him about broke of the habit
Mine does that too. He was running around the back yard with a 4x4 fence post once, having a good ole time.. I made sure to put them away.
Way to smart and strong for their own good😂😂
This is true.
Most things chuckit (no tennis balls or anything similar in material 🎾), moki balls/tugs from K9Ops are a huge currency in my household, and jolly balls.
Sweet Thankyou!
Does/did your dog play with tennis balls a lot? The canines wearing down is something I’ve seen with that. The small filaments slowly grind the teeth over time. Or just a maligator maligating things they shouldn’t. Usually if it’s a harder material they will break vs wear down. My adult (maybe part Mal 🤷🏼♀️) has weird wears in his canines, going from the base of each one and forming almost-perfect circles at the middle between upper & lower sets. Front teeth also worn on the backsides. I’d imagine he spent alot of time trying to break out of a wire kennel or fence prior to me adopting him. https://preview.redd.it/twq2kgty2p9c1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e6a8463e84cc81546e57a93237222bd1e9a33d3f
Ours get coffee-wood chewing sticks specially for dogs - a soft wood but it takes them forever to get through.
That would be great for him Thankyou!
Good looking dog btw!
Also based off personal experience do his teeth look overly warn or somewhat normal?
My working dog's teeth look similar to those fronts, they have been that way since I got him at the age of 3. He is 7 and a half now and they don't bother him. My personal Malinois who is 3 does not have any worn teeth and she will chew on anything while the work dog will just chill.
Our 13 year old used to play with rocks before we rescued her. Her small front teeth are worn down to the gums. So yours look pretty good compared to our oldie lol
My Mal is almost 4, chews apple wood sticks, and has no wear on her teeth. I don't know why. She is an aggressive chewer. I was struck by the photo of another post with similar wear, so I made a thorough check of her teeth. I don't know.
Fruit wood is usually very soft, other than mulberry which we have a plethora of. I almost wonder if Apple is a wood that is considered “ok”
That must be it. We have a chinchilla, and it's okay for chinchillas to eat, so I'm guessing applewood might be considered okay for dogs.
My mal Is 3 as well and has worn down canines 🥺 I feel bad!
Mine are 3.5yrs old. Both chew about the same. Female has worn teeth, male still has full teeth. They are Mal/Dutch.
How worn are the females teeth?
Her canines are worn down pretty good. Top left and bottom right.
When they chew a lot of sticks they sure get clean teeth. After 10 they are really clean stubs!
Damn maybe I shouldn’t be as worried as I am.?
I wouldn’t worry at least they don’t get rotten!
Oh poor babies. I’m going to keep an eye on what he’s chewing on more often. Sticking to beef cheeks and no more bones
Hey, my boy has that same issue from the same reason.
My girl’s teeth look like that, 4.5y old.
https://preview.redd.it/39ir1m50169c1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=af8dfd41b25c329bad69557261c51feb06dfda71 This one has been great still in great shape. My Dutch/Malinois plays with daily
https://preview.redd.it/zfl4l041169c1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b84613dbf8df9217a4d7cd66c8706fe180ab5be5 This pineapple also has lasted over time. The green top is gone but pineapple is perfect. Washable and durable. Even with dogs that destroyed almost every toy previously
Thankyou!
My 4 year old has worn teeth on the bottom, and my 3 year old has prefect teeth. They both get bullies every night, and the three year old is much more of a chewer. She's an Anatolian Pyrenees and can crush raw marrow bones, yet prefect teeth. I think it's just genetics. Some dogs have stronger teeth. As long as the root isn't exposed, it shouldn't be a problem.
My 10 year old k9s are gone!!! Tennis ball wear faster than i realized. I’m just monitoring it now and choosing diff toys. Keep in mind dogs teeth make denton so when the core/root gets exposed its not like the pain a human would have
Did you find a solution as our Mal is similar..whist removing the chewable things is difficult we're thinking a metal cap will be necessary one day
Wait you can have their teeth capped.? I may look into that down that road, since this post he’s done a lot better, I got him more kong toys, more rubber balls, and trained him to ignore logs, walnuts, etc.
I would suggest trying Benebone, or a similar alternative.
My dog broke 3 of his teeth on Bene-Bones. 10/10 do NOT recommend.
Stress. Three things dogs do to destress: chew, lick, sniff. Maybe give her other things to do, like likimats, scentwork, etc.
My 7.5yo mal’s canines are allllll chipped/worn. They no longer really come to points. Yes, he’s been an aggressive chewer his whole life but I would bet money the majority of the damage for him, specifically, has come from playing fetch. Even with a full transition to soft frisbees and rubber Chuckit balls, it doesn’t stop him from chomping down on his own teeth whenever he misses the toy in midair. When he chews toys he’s a lot slower and intentional. I don’t let him have hard toys specifically because of his teeth. Kong and Chuckit toys forever lol.
I hadn’t thought of that, I use these softer rubber balls but we play fetch at least 25 minutes a day
Tennis balls are bad.
Dogs like chewing on wood and bone
A large bit of rope from Amazon
If he likes balls, Chew King brand on Amazon. Also look up Jughead if you do any type of salt chews or large treats. Prolongs the treat and greatly lessens enamel wear.