My dog has gingivitis. Can I treat it at home or do I need a vet?

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hello..may i ask, what are the home remedies to treat a dog's gingivitis?thanks a lot. Pet's info: Dog | Shih Tzu | Female | unspayed | 7 months and 6 days old | 13 lbs

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

Unfortunately the only way to really treat this issue is with dental scaling and polish performed by your veterinarian. There are some products which may offer a little help including an oral hygeinr rinse by CET http://m.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=24579, or the CET toothpaste if your dog will tolerate this, but really we would need to evaluate the teeth and see if there are underlying causes for the gingivitis.

My dog has gingivitis. Can I treat it at home or do I need a vet?

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