At what age to get chihuahua's teeth cleaned?

My chihuahua is going to be three years old in June,2008. He has been to the vet regularly, but I have never really asked this question of him and because I'm bored at work, I'm going to try and save myself a phone call. I'll ask you all when would be a good time to take him in and get his teeth cleaned by the vet? He has had his teeth brushed, but I know I can't get to the back teeth real well. His mouth is too small.

At what age to get chihuahua's teeth cleaned?
Brushing the teeth is great. With dog toothpaste, it works with the saliva so you don't need to sit there and scrub the teeth. As long as you get the toothpaste on the teeth, it will get to work on its own.


If you feed him wet food, that can cause his teeth to rot. Feeding dry food is better as the dry food bits will help scrape plaque off the teeth when he eats.


Dental chews and bones are also good at helping keep the teeth clean.


As to whether or not you need to bring him in for a dental-that depends on the condition his teeth are in. White teeth and good doggie breath mean he is ok. Discolored teeth and bad breath mean you he probably needs a dental done.
Reply:The decision to have the teeth cleaned really depends more on the state of the teeth than the age of the dog. If the dog doesn't have a good diet and gets no dental care, cleaning could be required as early as three or four years. If the dog gets a good diet and/or regular brushing, it may not be needed until he is eight or older.
Reply:there is a type of place where you can get your dogs teeth cleaned they put it on meds to make it fall asleep so its less stressful for the dog. but but its very expensive with the meds, around 150 without them.



phone