General anesthesia is required to clean a dog's teeth

General anesthesia is required to clean a dog's teeth, because the process of cleaning the teeth is relatively long and very uncomfortable, so it is impossible for a dog in an awake state to cooperate and persist in this long time. General anesthesia also means that the dog will not have any reaction during the teeth cleaning process. The dog will not have any feedback on the severity of the doctor's actions or whether there is any damage to the teeth and gums during the teeth cleaning. In addition, due to the strong teeth If the gap exists for too long, if it disappears suddenly, it may cause the dog's teeth to become loose and fall out.

General anesthesia is risky

Whether it is a minor surgery like sterilization or a major surgery, as long as it involves general anesthesia, there are risks. And if the dog is older, the risk of anesthesia will be much higher. Although gas anesthesia is basically used now, the risk is relatively much higher, but the possibility of accidents cannot be ruled out. Old dogs are likely to I couldn't stand the anesthetic and couldn't wake up.

Regular care is very important

Dog oral care is very important. Owners should not think that this is a trivial matter. They will regret it when stones develop. It's too late. Therefore, you should brush your dog’s teeth regularly and clean the oral cavity to give your dog healthy teeth.