Poor pet dental hygiene can cause gum disease and that makes dogs and cats more prone to heart and kidney disease. A professional dental cleaning under anesthesia will remove plaque and tartar. Regular brushing will keep the tartar from coming back. Daily is a good goal to aim for but if your pet does not tolerate brushing, there are dental chews and special diets available. Click here to see the 5 stages of pet periodontal disease.
