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Tooth problems

Recently, we've discovered a dental problem for Forest.

Yep. He has broken the edge of tooth... I really don't know if I have to do to vet doctor because Forest eats normally and he seems not to be hurt.

Does a pet dentist exist ?

I am thinking of buying a toothbrush for dog... Do you have any recommandation ?

Comment by Astrid Landsaat on August 6, 2011 at 5:02pm: Hi Tran, welcome to ES!

Instead of a toothbrush I would recommend raw meaty bones. Ribs from cows or horses are great toothbrushes.

Comment by Howard Glansfield on August 7, 2011 at 1:54am: I tried brushing my dog's teeth but neither I nor they liked it! I give them a large Dentastix every night and that seems to work.Raw bones are great too but it is about the only thing that Fred will fight over so they are out of the question.

Comment by Melinda Auld on August 7, 2011 at 11:54pm: Did it actually snap off? Or has he been chewing on something - ie tennis ball?? I only ask because the edges look smooth, rather than like a clean break, almost like it has worn down. (Though a bit hard to tell from a photo!) I have a dog here with a tooth that looks exactly the same, and it was caused by chewing on a tennis ball out in the garden.

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