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About 90% of senior dogs have periodontal disease, and breeds like Shih-Tzus are even more prone to dental disease because of their crooked teeth and underbite. When your dog eats or chews on a ...

Narrator Tip number one to keeping your dog's teeth clean and healthy: Let him chew. But not on just anything. First, make sure it's safe. No sticks, no rocks, and be careful about bones.

To brush your dog's teeth, they need to be comfortable with you messing with their mouth. It's best to start this when they are a young puppy. The process is desensitizing them to you touching and ...

Persistent bad breath, known as halitosis, is a sign that your dog is likely to have gum disease, but you should also look out for a reddening of the gums directly bordering the teeth. Why it ...