[njimko]

I have been practically brushing my 3yr old male's teeth daily because I hear that Yorkies are susceptible to going bad, gums etc. Also, my previous Yorkie had to have his teeth cleaned 2x at the Vets office. This is another reason why I have been trying to stay on top of the cleaning. Anyway, I took my 3yr boy to the Vet yesterday and they said he should have his teeth cleaned. I was kinda bummed bc I had been trying to keep them clean but I do see he has developed plagued. The vet also said that eventhough I had been cleaning them that dogs just like humans would need their teeth cleaned especially Yorkies. She is a good vet and also pointed out that she could tell I had been brushing and knows they would be much worse had I not been brushing.

My questions.
1. Is there some kind of chew thing, like a snack that anyone has tried to help with the developing plague?

2. Do you go and have the teeth cleaning done at the vet being that the dog has to go under anesthesia?