Original Question: What happens if you don’t brush your dog or cat’s teeth? - Anonymous
If no oral care is taken whether it be through brushing or a dental cleaning, the bacteria can cause infection of the gums and lead to loss of the bone that holds their teeth in place.
Jeanne Perrone, MS, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)
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