Teeth Care Teeth Care by Donna Renton Clean teeth are as important to your Silky as a clean coat. It is particularly important for you to clean your Silky's teeth because like most toy breeds, they tend to have a greater build up of tarter and tooth decay than larger breeds.
Dirty teeth can lead to tooth loss and to health problems.
I actually know someone who lost their dog to blood poisoning due to infected teeth. Needless to say they now have a comprehensive teeth cleaning program of their own. Feeding your dog dry kibble and dog biscuits help, however, it does not replace a good teeth cleaning program. You can care for your Silky's teeth by routinely brushing them with a pet tooth brush and a pet tooth paste. You should always use doggy tooth paste because it has special enzymes which help break down tarter and help prevent tooth decay.