Kimandhim, I too have had dogs all of my life. It’s true that many animals can and do live long healthy lives with minimal Vet checks and without having their teeth cleaned. With others, that is not the case. I think that all of us are smart enough to know if our pets have clean white teeth, healthy pink gums and fresh breath compared to stinky breath, inflamed gums and plaque-covered teeth. I don't know anything about cats, but with dogs, some breeds and individual dogs are more prone to dental disease than others. You know it when you see it. And when they have it, it can result in recessed and inflamed gums, rotting teeth, and possible serious health problems due to bacteria entering their bloodstream.
The best thing we can all do for our pets is to be informed, do our own research and find a Vet that we trust.
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