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Originally Posted by theporkieyorkie  Hmmm....I was just talking about taking my senior guy to a specialist to get his dental. He has cardiac issues and I am very nervous about getting his teeth cleaned...but dirty teeth just add to the cardiac issues so it's a must.
I definitely would be interested in getting a sealant. I started brushing my boys teeth 2-3 times a week, but it wasn't until I realized his tarter was so bad.
Yorkies are notorious for bad teeth. Dentals are pretty much a must. I can't tell you how many times I've looked on Petfinder and seen young yorkies(like 5 years old) with their tongue hanging out and no teeth because they never had a dental. So sad  |
It indeed is very sad. There are so many people who neglect their pups' teeth. Of course, I do have to say that there are many vets who are just not up to snuff in terms of dental health. A vet recently told me that they get very little education on the importance of dental hygeine in dogs...he said there was an elective when he was in school. Unbelievable! I think most AAHA vets are more into such things...it may be required for the accreditation..I don't know. If you want a board certified dentist you can find one through:
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