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In spite of what you may have heard, it's never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks--especially if it's proper oral care. Whether your pooch has lost all the white in his or her bite or you're concerned about the dangers of periodontal disease, there's really no excuse to "roll over" in regard to your dog's dental health. Unless, of course, you'd sooner opt for doggie dentures.

Here are a few tips to help you keep your canine's canines in top shape.

SPONSOR GENERATED POST FROM Pedigree® Dentastix
1: Start an Oral Care Routine
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All dogs need to have a daily oral care routine. In fact, 4 out of 5 dogs over age 3 may have periodontal disease. (Source: American Veterinary Medical Association)
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In spite of what you may have heard, it's never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks--especially if it's proper oral care. Whether your pooch has lost all the white in his or her bite or you'r...
In spite of what you may have heard, it's never too late for an old dog to learn new tricks--especially if it's proper oral care. Whether your pooch has lost all the white in his or her bite or you'r...
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Freayi
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11:43 AM on 02/07/2013
Great post! Thanks for sharing. Do you happen to know of a good nogales dentists? Been looking for a while, can't find one. http://www.arizonadentalnow.com
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veterinary dental
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10:08 AM on 10/31/2012
great post and tips..thanks..Our pets feel pain just like we do, but they are not always able to let their owner know when they are uncomfortable or sore. Dogs with bad breath are not normal and usually have a degree of dental disease that needs to be treated. Cats have a nasty array of bacteria in their mouths that can contribute to gingivitis (inflamed gums) and poor hygiene.

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Svc JoffeEmergency
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12:43 PM on 03/11/2012
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Curlee
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11:26 PM on 02/10/2012
I remember when my vet first tried to sell me expensive pet toothpaste and a toothbrush for my puppies. I thought he was joking. I never did fall for it. I fed them strictly dog food and dog biscuits, no table scraps. They lived a healthy and happy 16.5 years. The same vet was amazed how they outlived most other dogs he cared for, especially for their breed (huskies).
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edwcorey
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02:53 PM on 02/07/2012
Is this a "news" release produced by your advertiser PEDIGREE DENTASTIX®? If so, this is a serious breach of journalism ethics.
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Lorence
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09:05 AM on 02/07/2012
This same principle applies to cats, too, including an annual Vet performed cleaning to remove plaque buildup just as you and I should get.
But PLEASE Avoid Pet Dentistry Without Anesthesia. This video shows why:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvzaUlDUAhU&feature=share
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Tribalheart
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08:58 AM on 02/07/2012
All you need to do is feed your dogs some raw meaty bones and you'll never have to brush his/her teeth!
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jedonspring
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07:07 AM on 02/07/2012
Even though it's an ad it's still good advice and good practice. A dog's dental health is extremely important because of all the bacteria that can get into their system from poor dental hygene - not to mention losing their teeth. My 12 year old pup has a heart murmur and if any of that bacteria gets into his blood system it could kill him. I take dog dental care very seriously.
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FireWater83
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02:56 AM on 02/07/2012
Two things I hate: Cleaning my dogs teeth, and trimming her nails. She squirms and pulls and runs and hides. As much as I try, it's close to impossible. My vet recommended just using a piece of gauze to clean her teeth, but she doesn't like that either.
I try and find time once a week to brush her teeth though, but she still has some rank breath that she likes to wake me up with.
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Red Russet
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05:48 AM on 02/07/2012
My Jack Russell Terrier has been banned by PetSmart AND Petco, for the alien monster behavior she utilizes to keep anyone from coming near her nails. I got her when she was 3 from the Jack rescue, and she came with this little quirk.

I took her to a PetSmart once, no problems, the next time, the groomer was freaked out by her and put her in the "banned" section on their site. I didn't know this and went to a different PetSmart, and they looked it up and told me she had been "banned for life," and not to bother going to any other of their locations.

I did find a groomer about 60 miles from me who gets it done 1-2-3, no problems.
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moflard
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06:15 AM on 02/07/2012
Banned for life because of one groomer? Seems a bit excessive.
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heidifido
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11:02 PM on 02/07/2012
MY VET AGVEME A PILL FOR MY DOG TO BETAKEN 2 HOURS BEFORE CLEANING TEETH AND CUTTING NAILS THE ONLY SIDE EFFECT IS THAT IT MAKES THE DOG DROWSY BUT IT WORKS
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suchcrap
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12:34 AM on 02/07/2012
Aha -- there's a thin dark green line above the "article" that says "sponsor-generated post".

Now we all know what to look for -- and avoid -- if we'd rather save our time for something of REAL value.
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DJEhl
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05:53 AM on 02/07/2012
The last gallery pic gave it all away.
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suchcrap
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12:31 AM on 02/07/2012
One big ad for Dentastix. What a complete waste of time.
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AhmazingBailey
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06:20 AM on 02/07/2012
Agreed. I thought I'd learn something from the article, but it was all old and redundant info... except about buying their product. But I appreciate that HP tells us when an article is sponsored.
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11:29 PM on 02/06/2012
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10:52 PM on 02/06/2012
I would love advice on where to get teeth cleaning and dental care for less than 1600.00 (latest quote).
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Red Russet
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05:50 AM on 02/07/2012
Where are you, Manhattan? I get teeth cleaning from my vet for about $250, which includes anesthesia. This is in a major east coast city.
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SionShankel
My opinons are all done sans pants
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07:50 PM on 02/07/2012
San Francisco...I guess I need to go out of the bay area.
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09:40 PM on 02/06/2012
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09:38 PM on 02/06/2012
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