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TIPS FOR DENTAL CARE IN DOGS! All dogs need denta $TIPS FOR DENTAL CARE IN DOGS! All dogs need dental care, but it is especially important in our small breed dog companions. Did you know that adult dogs have 42 teeth? A Great Dane will have the same number of teeth as these tiny Boston terriers. This means that small breed dogs (especially brachycephalics) typically have problems with their teeth overcrowding and overall more severe periodontal disease than their large breed friends. Here are my top five tips for keeping your dog's teeth as healthy as possible... and it starts with dental care! 1. Start young and brush your dog's teeth! I know it is frustrating, but it is so beneficial to their overall health. Use a veterinary grade toothpaste and an old toothbrush and brush your dog's teeth once daily. The bonus? You will spend less money on dentals! 2. Use a product like OraVet to help keep your dog's teeth healthy. OraVet cleans teeth and creates a barrier against plaque and calculus. Bonus is that these chews also help with bad breath! 3. Get regular dentals! Dentals involve anesthetizing your dog, taking dental radiographs, scaling the teeth to remove plaque/calculus, and polishing. The issue with calculus is that little pieces can break off that your dog can swallow. Once in the body, their immune system responds and forms immune complexes that can deposit in other organs. If these complexes deposit in the kidneys, your dog will get really sick! And it can be prevented (for the most part) with regular dental care! 4. Avoid hard chew toys (think antlers). These look harmless but can actually cause teeth to fracture, which requires surgical extraction. This is tough on your pet as they are not only painful but require longer anesthesia and more surgical skill among the veterinary team. 5. DO THE BEST YOU CAN! Not all of our dogs will allow us to brush their teeth. Listen to your vet's advice and ask them what products can help keep your pet's teeth healthy. There are so many products out there - from dental diets to dental chews, water supplements, and more! Your veterinarian is the best source of information - all you have to do is ask!$

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