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Originally Posted by Ellie May  If you can't brush (or even possibly if you can), then he needs to get cleanings at the vet probably yearly (or more) under anesthesia unless you can find some really good products products to use. You may have the vet do it once and then use OraVet. MaxtGuard may also work well.
It would be impossible for the hygienist to clean under the gum line and do a very thorough job. Anesthesia is risky, but plaque build up leading to organ dysfunction isn't good either.
Have you tried a finger brush? Your finger and a cloth to get him used to it? |
i agree as periodontal disease runs in this breed - use gauze wrapped around finger or get the chlorhexedine wipes from drsfosterandsmith.com as chlorhexedine kills bacteria in the mouth. The problems all lie below the gum line and no way to get below gum line unless dog is under anesthesia or you risk your dog getting worse if they do not do it properly and the teeth need to be polished as well and xrays need to be done as absessed teeth are below the gum line and many times can only be seen on xrays
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?pcatid=9819
link above to wipes