Yes. Dogs can get dental disease, especially once they’re in their senior years and have had years of poor dental care. But dogs can start to develop tartar and plaque by the time they are 3. The bones and chews recommended yesterday can help maintain oral health, but most vets recommend getting their teeth cleaned once a year, along with brushing daily.
They make toothbrushes, finger brushes, and even wipes for dog’s teeth. Never use human toothpastes – they make dog toothpastes. It may seem unnecessary, but once you’ve seen a dog with dental disease… It is not only just gross and smelly, but it affects the overall health of the dog. They cannot eat because they’re in pain, they can lose teeth, have bleeding gums, and it can even harm their internal organs from the spread of bacteria.