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Detector dogs should have their teeth cleaned a minimum of once a
year, or more often, based on the veterinarian’s recommendation.
Rawhide chews function about as well as brushing to rid a dog’s teeth
of plaque (the precursor of the hard calculus deposits). The
disadvantage of using rawhide is that it may cause gastrointestinal
obstruction. Compressed rawhides are a good alternative, as these
beak down more easily than rawhide strips. Brushes, finger brushes
and special toothpastes are available for dogs. A moistened gauze pad
will provide adequate, gentle abrasion to remove plaque from the teeth
if used daily. NEVER use human toothpastes, as these contain
foaming agents and other components that may cause digestive
problems in dogs. Clean the outside area of the teeth, only. Saliva
adequately clears the inner surfaces.