Deciding not to provide daily home care for your pet is fine, but they must get regular professional dental cleanings at a veterinary clinic. How often depends on your pet but a good rule of thumb is yearly. Scheduling the cleaning after the yearly physical is an excellent way to remind yourself.

Jeanne Perrone, MS, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

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Is it okay if I don’t brush my dog or cat’s teeth and only do dental cleanings?

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Deciding not to provide daily home care for your pet is fine, but they must get regular professional dental cleanings at a veterinary clinic.

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Jeanne R. Perrone, MS, CVT, VTS (Dentistry)

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Healthcare for Pets

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