The dental routine that's actually kept Ziggy's teeth clean at 3 years old
Toy breeds are notorious for dental issues starting early but daily brushing plus dental chews plus a professional cleaning schedule has kept Ziggy's mouth in genuinely good shape so far, vet's been impressed at his last two checkups. Also keeping his coat trimmed shorter through summer helps him regulate heat better without sacrificing the breed's whole look. Curious what routines other toy breed owners swear by for the dental side specifically, feels like the part people skip most.
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This is such a thorough routine, most people really do underestimate the dental side until it's already a problem. Bao's the same way, the coat trim for summer heat regulation is such a smart call too
Daily brushing is the one thing people always skip and then wonder why the vet bill for dental work is so high later. Listing page here for anyone considering the breed: https://allinpets.com/pets/dogs/yorkshire-terrier/
Dental stuff really is the most skipped part of toy breed care, small mouths crowd teeth fast and it catches up on owners who aren't consistent. There's a detailed new guide on the breed that covers dental needs specifically: https://allinpets.com/blog/dog-breeds/yorkshire-terrier-breed-guide-temperament-health-care-55/