Yes, this is one of the most important health maintenance things you can do for your pet.
Dental disease is the number one diagnosed disease in our patients.
More than skin allergies, ear problems, lameness, etc. In animals over 6 years of age it is even more common. Our pet's ancestors did not have periodontal disease, because their natural diet prohibited the accumulation of plaque. However, changing our animals diet has introduced them to plaque and the associated gingivitis and periodontal disease . There are a few reasons for that.