Do I Have To Brush My Pet's Teeth?
Health|April 2018

And other veterinary dental-care questions.

Anthea Levi
Do I Have To Brush My Pet's Teeth?
YEP, HEALTHY CHOPPERS MATTER FOR YOUR  animals. “The consequences of dental disease left untreated in pets can go way beyond bad breath,” says Dan Carmichael, DVM, a board-certified veterinary dentist at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. “It can lead to painful oral infections, tooth loss, and even the potential spread of bacteria to distant organs.” Ahead, answers to all your questions about doggy and kitty dentistry.

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This story is from the April 2018 edition of Health.

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