My dog has a loose tooth and heart issues. Can I brush it or give a bone?

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Should I brush my dog's teeth when she's already having a loose tooth lower jaw extreme last molar?vet told that it will automatically come out on its own n so no need to remove it.she also has heart issues.main thing is that I don't want infection to grow on that loose molar n so can brushing on that loose last molar b done?no antibiotics hv been prescribed.will giving her bone cause more damage or will it really help that loose tooth to come out?plz tell.its already turning green n dirty. Pet's info: Dog | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed

Lindsey Edwards MVB, BSc, IVCA · Accepted Answer

Active chewing on a bone may well loosen and encourage it to fall out without resorting to anaesthesia and extraction. There are many oral tooth gels which help to improve hygiene and reduce the risks of infection for the remaining teeth but would be unlikely to help a loose, infected tooth

My dog has a loose tooth and heart issues. Can I brush it or give a bone?

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