Look, I love my dogs but I know myself good enough to know that it just isn’t going to happen. The thing is that I have a hard enough time committing to brushing my own teeth every day. Yeah, I know that a build up of plaque and tartar can lead do gum disease, missing teeth, and illness. It’s Not That I Don’t Care About Their Dental Health That means we get a few pennies every time you click a link and make a purchase. I’m a passionate dog Mom, not a veterinarian.ĭisclosure: This article contains affiliate links. However, some people don’t brush their dog’s teeth, or choose not to put their dogs under anesthesia (for health or personal reasons), so I wanted to share my experience with alternate methods that are better than doing nothing at all. I am not claiming that there is a direct replacement for that. That means there are a whole lot of people out there also not brushing their dog’s teeth.ĭisclaimer: A thorough dental cleaning under anesthesia, and brushing your dog’s teeth, is considered the “gold standard” by veterinarians for maintaining your pup’s oral health. But it got me thinking… am I the only one that doesn’t brush my dog’s teeth?Īccording to the American Veterinary Medical Association, only 1% of dog owners brush pet’s teeth regularly. If people really knew me though, and how spoiled and well taken care of my dogs are, I don’t think they would say that. “You obviously don’t care about your dogs” and “Your dog is going to die” (yes, seriously). I’ve received a lot of flack for this statement.
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