Brushing Teeth

• ANIMAL CARE CLINIC TIPS

  How often should I brush my terrier's teeth? Any other tips for tooth care?

  

  Posted 11:06 AM 7/1/2011 by Bonnie Markoff, DVM, ABVP Animal Care Clinic, San Luis Obispo

  Q: Ideally how often should I brush Jack, my little terrier's teeth? Any other good tips on tooth care for my animals? I have a cat too.

  A: Toothbrushing is most effective when done daily! The plaque on dog and cat teeth starts to calcify after just 48 hours, and you cannot brush it off if (More)