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Originally Posted by 107barney  Your vet is right to be skeptical about non-anesthetic cleanings. The American College of Veterinary Dentistry has a position paper advising against cleanings done that way. I personally would have your vet clean the teeth while under the anesthesia, preferably do xrays of the oral cavity, and remove any diseased teeth.
It's not unusual for some yorkies to have very bad teeth. My 4 yo Winston has teeth that are prone to tartar buildup. I brush his teeth every single day, and use a water additive. He's had four professional cleanings already and will probably need to go every year. Another one of my dogs is 15 and he has had only 2 cleanings in his whole life. At his most recent vet visit, my vet was shocked that a dog that old had such clean teeth. We were thrilled to hear that as old man Barney is no longer able to be under anesthesia due to a severely enlarged heart.
I would get your pup used to brushing his teeth every day so that when he has them cleaned, you'll have a fresh start at trying to keep up w/ good home care. |
Good advice.
You may want to look into adding Healthy Mouth to your regimen...