[omichka]

I cleaned Jessica's teeth today. I am in panic - she has only few left, and she is only 7.5 yo. They pul over 7 teeth. Usually, I don't let to do it, but some of them are about to gone, and for protection from infection, the vet decided to do it.

Yes, she does have bad genetic (she was born in horrible puppy mill), but I also had Polinka, who was rescued from same mill (but they are obviously from different lines), and Polinka had good teeth (although I fed them same), and never bad mouth smell. Jessica does. A month ago I gave her gum antibiotic that killed bad smell, but... one month later and .... here we go again.

She doesn't eat dog food (only likes it as treats), I cook for her.
Chicken, vegetables, etc.

Anyway, I want to know is any of you had same experience (dog loosing teeth so early).

Also, I am just wondering... I want my baby live as long as possible.

Do you know any yorkie who live very long and lost teeth so early.

I am sorry if my question looks kind of stupid, but I am just want to know if any connection between long life and loosing teeth at 7 yo.

All responses will be appreciated.

PS: I professionally clean her teeth every year. Would love to do it more often, but because of anestesia-((((