Older Doggies

K Charles wrote:
I never brushed any of my dogs teeth and they have always been fine. If they eat the right food I think their teeth get cleaned enough.

You've been lucky and just haven't seen enough dogs to disprove your theory.

There is a HUGE difference individual to individual. Some dogs that rarely have problems (more or less common in some breeds also), then there are some where problems start at an early age and are a life long health issue.

Foods can make a difference, but one size (type of food) doesn't fit all. Again there are big differences individual to individual and diet rarely eliminates the need for dental care throughout the life of a dog or cat.

Marketing dental care has become a more prominent item. Some practices push dental care in a method I feel is more like sales than medical care. There are some that push procedures that I'd consider optional rather than necessary. That doesn't diminish the need for dental care, just makes it seem like they are hucksters rather than doctors.

Doug