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Originally Posted by Berferful
Smaller breeds are prone to plaque build up and gingivitis. Our Mini Schnauzer needed a cleaning at 2.5 years old. After paying over $1000, I decided to do a regular cleaning myself using enzymatic toothpaste (chicken flavor) and a dental care finger wipe. Brady is 5 now and the teeth look great.
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I had a miniature schnauzer who needed teeth cleaning, and a few teeth were extracted. It was an expensive procedure, and the vet told me that a dog can chew fine with fewer teeth. My dog had to be anesthetized. My dog has since passed away. I have a new miniature schnauzer. He is eight years old, and I do the same that Berferful does. His teeth have been fine so far. I spray his teeth with tartar control in the morning, but I use a canine fingerwipe with poultry flavor dog toothpaste in the evening.
Yes, I was told by the vet that mini schnauzers are prone for getting bad teeth. I do not think all dogs, though. It is a good idea to clean the dog’s teeth yourself if your vet is telling you that your dog has a lot of tartar on the teeth. It may save you money and cause less stress for your dog.