my dog is 5 y.o. and her teeth have tartar. is it too soon to have the vet do a mouth cleaning?

Question

does the cleaning have any disadvantage? or basically "the more cleanings the better"? Thank you!

Answer 1

No disadvantage and yes you can do it now. They will anaesthatise the dog for it so as to not frighten it.
Do yourself a favour and get a toothbsuch set from the vet when you pick up your dog - and brush those teeth daily, it sure does cut down on the trips to have this done.

Answer 2

Of course it's not too soon - the sooner the better! You don't want to wait until her teeth are rotten and have to be extracted do you?

Get a vet to check her teeth. It may be possible, if it's a small amount of tartar, to correct the situation with a dental diet and/or chews, or brushing. Or it may be that the vet needs to anaesthetise her for a proper scale and polish.

After you've got this problem sorted, see if the dog will allow you to brush her teeth regularly, this would be ideal. You should certainly introduce a dental diet into her food as a preventative method.

What breed is the dog? It's not unheard of for a dog to need dental work by age 5.

Chalice

Answer 3

Teeth cleaning in dogs require them to undergo general anaesthetic so the fewer times they need this procedure the better. However, if your dog's teeth are heavily stained with tartar I would recommend having the procedure done sooner rather than later
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Afterwards feed your dog a high quality dry dog food that has a dental defence system contained in it. Also feed raw bones to help clean the teeth.
If your dog is a small breed dog you may also need to brush your dog's teeth as well.
Your vet will let you know the best ways to keep your dog's teeth clean.

Answer 4

The disadvantage to having the vet clean the teeth is that they generally put them under for the cleaning. That is very hard on them and best avoided if possible. Better to feed good foods and lots of things that she can chew to keep her teeth clean.

Answer 5

Well your dog would probably have to be put under to have a cleaning. The best thing to do if that makes you uncomfortable it so visit your local pet store and purchase a dog tooth brush with the dog tooth paste. Its usually flavored with something your dog will enjoy and harmless for your dog to swallow. Under no circumstances should you use human tooth paste.

Also there are toys, like the stringy rope toys, they are great for tooth cleaning. The dog will think its just playing tug of war with you but you'll know you're helping your dog keep its teeth healthy. Good Luck!

Answer 6

One of my dogs lived to age 18, another age 13, and I have numerous other doggies. All have had yearly vet exams. However, none of my dogs have ever needed to have their teeth cleaned. (I don't brush their teeth either.) The only explanation I can offer is I have always fed my dogs Milk Bone dog treats which according to the box, are effective against tarter build-up. Try it and good luck.

Answer 7

It’s never too early. If you think it’s best for your dog, and you can afford it you should do it. If you choose not to you should probably invest in products to help fight against tartar (i.e. toothbrush, bones, etc.) Taking care of it now will save you from pulling teeth later in her life. Just do what you believe is in her best well-being. It all comes down to the condition and how severe is.

Answer 8

nah my dog is 5 and has tartar and the vet suggest dental cleaning every.single.time. he goes to the vet. sooo i think if you have the money for it (where i live it's about 1200 dollars) then you should do it.

my baby will be getting his teeth cleaned in a few months too