Okay Baylee had a vet appointment and while I was there, I asked about brushing Baylee's teeth - I've tried but it didn't work out so well, so I've just been feeding her tartar control treats.
She said that Baylee had a bit of gingivitis, that it wasn't severe but it was red around her gums. She said there was no tartar, however.
Forgive my ignorance, but could someone explain gingivitis to me... I saw the pictures of bad gingivitis, but I want to know how it forms, how it can be prevented and if there's anything I can do for Baylee now... the vet wants me to come back within 6 months to get her teeth cleaned, but she didn't seem to be in any rush. And wow, $98 for a teeth cleaning? Really?
Thanks for the info!
She said that Baylee had a bit of gingivitis, that it wasn't severe but it was red around her gums. She said there was no tartar, however.
Forgive my ignorance, but could someone explain gingivitis to me... I saw the pictures of bad gingivitis, but I want to know how it forms, how it can be prevented and if there's anything I can do for Baylee now... the vet wants me to come back within 6 months to get her teeth cleaned, but she didn't seem to be in any rush. And wow, $98 for a teeth cleaning? Really?
Thanks for the info!