Have you ever noticed an unpleasant odor coming from your dog’s ears? With all their folds and crevices, dogs’ ears are often a welcoming environment for yeast, bacteria, and parasites. Beyond wellness checkups, ear infections are one of the most common reasons for dogs to end up at the vet’s office.

Human beings generally agree that not brushing your teeth is gross. You’ll develop bad breath, and you’ll eventually get plaque and cavities. In fact, before tooth brushing became a regular practice, many people didn’t make it to the end of their lives with any real teeth left in their mouths.