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Originally Posted by YorkieMiki  Thanks I'll get him his cleaning soon
How often do most of you clean your dogs teeth at the Vet?
Also the loofah glove is a great idea! |
It would be best to have your vet look @ your pup's teeth. S/he should be able to tell you if he needs a good cleaning done or not...if his breath stinks, it might be time, esp if he has tartar build up.
To your question of how often, it really depends on the individual dog. Their genetics plays a big factor in teeth & diet. Turbo has great teeth, he's never had anesthesia cleaning b4, this will be his 1st & he's 5 years old. He lets me brush his teeth. He did have anesthesia free cleaning done once awhile back.
Momo on the other hand is the total opposite. He doesn't let me thoroughly brush his teeth, esp the very back. I'm able to stick the toothbrush & get the top molars, but he won't let me get to the bottom back...so I use the exfoliating glove (it's not abrasive @ all). B4 I knew about that, I used dental wipes, gauze, baby terry cloth, whatever I can wrap my finger in. He needs dental cleaning done once a year. I waited 3 years last time & he lost 3 back small molars.
This was last year, so he's going in again this year. I don't want him to lose anymore teeth, he's only 6 years old.
Also, if they have a bad tooth or some sort of discomfort in their mouth, they do not like their mouth to be messed with. That's another sign that it's time to have their teeth cleaned.
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Originally Posted by Teegy How old is your dog, they don't recommend dentals until 3 years old because of the anaethetic. Try a few other options before resorting to that.
Chewing on a meaty bone is an excellent way for a dog to brush his teeth surprisingly |
Really, who doesn't recommend this? Pups get spayed & neutered under anesthesia @ young ages all the time, some only a few months or weeks old, why not for dental cleaning?
Would def recommend getting pre-op blood work done.