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My dog is having some buildup on his teeth. I’m not sure what it is. I tried scraping it off with my nail but it’s hard and won’t come off. I’m very scared if it’s dangerous or can become dangerous
Updated On April 23rd, 2020
Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed Small (up to 22lb) | Male | neutered | 4 years and 3 months old | 7 lbs
Answered By Stephanie Echols, DVM 175
Veterinarian
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Thanks for using PetCoach! It looks like Prince has dental tartar that has hardened and become calculus. It isn’t dangerous unless your pet has heart disease. They only way to remove calculus is to have his teeth cleaned under anesthesia. The vet will remove the calculus and polish the teeth after. Once the teeth are professionally cleaned, I would start a daily cleaning routine to slow down future buildup. The best treatment is dog toothpaste (NOT human) and a toothbrush daily. At your next vet appointment talk to them about his cleaning options. Good luck and kisses to Prince!
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