There are many that will advertise that they will brush your dog's teeth, but they're not going to do exactly the same as a good old fashion toothb...
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Are there chew toys that can work to also “brush” my dog’s teeth? - Brooks-Falls Veterinary Hospital
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By having them treated for parasites as soon as possible and having a preventative program in place.
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Much of the time, dogs will get it from their environment....
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The most common thing we see with dogs is that the owners notice bad breath. That is one of the common symptoms....
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Good question. The most common heart disease is broken apart into the type of dog....
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Well, every pet needs a dental exam. There's just no doubt about it—a minimum of once a year, preferably twice a year....
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Yeah, absolutely. Anything we do in the mouth that is going to cause discomfort, we always treat with pain meds....
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Basically, we're just looking for anything abnormal. To say that there's one thing I'm searching for is not true....
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We administer antibiotics in a situation where we have an immunocompromised dog or one that has some sort of an orthopedic implant....
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Good question....
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That is standard in our practice. But not every practice makes it standard, uses full mouth imaging, or has dental imaging capabilities....
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It can vary, depending on the cause of heart disease. But we can treat dog heart issues with medication similar to what you and I use.
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Again, dental disease is an infection....
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So that's a widespread concern of clients and totally understandable, but we take anesthesia very seriously....
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We see fractured teeth, slap fractures that occur, particularly on the chewing teeth. We'll see broken teeth and worn teeth....
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Broken teeth....
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The general recommendation for dogs is biannual or twice-a-year exams, and that's typically what we're going to recommend for wellness visits....
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There are many reasons....
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A dental exam is what I consider an awake oral exam....
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Some of those symptoms may be that your pet has shortness of breath, or they may have a progressive cough....