DDog Dental Notes
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Dental disease in dogs is easy to miss. Here is what to look for.

In a UK study of 22,333 dogs under primary vet care, 12.5% (about one in eight) had a recorded periodontal disease diagnosis during one year, and the authors say many true cases may be missed in primary care. Part of periodontal disease sits below the gumline, where you cannot see it at home. These guides cover the signs worth catching, the brushing and chews that actually help, and what a proper cleaning involves - built from veterinary sources, no scare tactics.

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1 in 8dogs (12.5%) in a random sample of 22,333 UK dogs under primary vet care had a recorded periodontal disease diagnosis during 2016; recorded rates varied widely by breed.O'Neill et al. 2021, J Small Anim Pract

The guides

  1. Signs of dental diseaseThe quiet early signs and a two-minute mouth check.
  2. How to brush their teethTraining steps, the right tools, and how often is enough.
  3. VOHC chews & productsWhat the VOHC seal means and which product types earn it.
  4. Professional cleaningWhat happens during a dental, and why anesthesia matters.
  5. Broken teeth & chew safetyThe bend test, fracture signs, and what treatment looks like.
  6. Small dogs & seniorsWhy crowded and older mouths need a tighter routine.
  7. Dental checkTick what you see, get a summary, print it for your vet.
  8. About & sourcesWho writes this, how, and the veterinary sources behind it.
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