Do You Get Your Dogs' Teeth Cleaned?

CA POPPY wrote:
Vets have told me that bacteria from gum disease and infected teeth will get in the blood stream and lodge in the pet's heart, causing heart disease. In fact, the same thing can happen to people who neglect their teeth. We've had our dogs' and cat's teeth cleaned for years, and I've brushed them daily myself as just part of grooming. It's no big deal as I have a plastic fingertip scrubber that I put the dog toothpaste on. It's a chicken flavor they like and they look forward to it. We just do this while we're watching TV in the evening.

This is true. It can kill your dog and did kill Andy my Collie that had heart problems. I'm a firm believer in getting their teeth cleaned every year. A benefit is they have pleasant breath.

Bud just had his teeth cleaned and a x-rays reviled a tooth that was infected below the gum line. The tooth looked good on top. The infection had even caused bone loss. I was extremely greatful the vet caught it.