Do you brush your dog's teeth?

I haven't been, and today, the vet cleaned her teeth for the first time. She had to have three of them pulled (luckily they were in the back, and it won't affect her eating). She's only four. I didn't think she was old enough to be losing teeth. I feel so bad. I know it could have been prevented. I hope she'll forgive me.

Do you brush your dog's teeth?
It's something I really, really need to start doing. I have before, but not in quite a while.
Reply:Yes I do to prevent dental issues
Reply:Yes I try to as best I can. There are many pet dental hygiene products at pet stores. It cuts down on plaque, and my vet said it also helps with gingivitis.
Reply:I have to give mine dental bones instead. They won't let me near them with their toothbrushes , but they love the dental bones.
Reply:it is recommended to brush your dogs' teeth


some of the treats sold say they clean teeth but it's not the same as brushing
Reply:no but i give my dogs fresh bones and detal bones daily to help keep them clean, my vet says my dog have great teeth.
Reply:it's something i've been considering. my dog has terrible dog breath!





anyway, ropes help, they chew on them and it helps to remove plaque and all that, they also make toys that are specially designed to remove teeth funk. bones can help too. go to petsmart and ask what they suggest.
Reply:yes i do
Reply:No, you don't need to. Dogs have tounges that produce a syliva that kills bacteria. A major advantage for dogs!
Reply:Yes, to prevent issues just like that. I do it everyday, but every other day is probably fine.
Reply:Yes I do because I have seen my mom's dogs' teeth deteriorate from a life of no brushing.





I got my golden used to it while she was a puppy so that it wouldn't be a problem in the future.
Reply:My mom would clean her dogs teeth every day when she brushed her's. It's perfectly normal to brush you dogs teeth.
Reply:The person who said you don't need to is wrong! You should brush them if at all possible, because they can develop severe dental problems. If you are not able to, then make sure they get bones on a fairly regular basis to help clean their teeth. Also, make sure your vet checks there teeth during regular visits, so any possible developing issue can be corrected before it is too late.
Reply:Yes =) he needs clean teeth right? =)
Reply:You disappoint me. I always keep my dogs teeth well brushed. Apart from anything else, it makes them more valuable when I sell them to the local Korean restaurant.



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