Yes, I lost a dog to renal failure related to Lyme disease. Ugly.
Did every thing I could do to stop it, sq fluids every day and all.
Lousy teeth tend to be genetic especially with small breeds. On average most have needed a professional cleaning and extractions once or twice per lifetime despite the best food, daily dental brushing helps (see youtube for how to videos)
I have had dogs that lived to be over 15 years old that ate mostly kibble and canned food. I have also had a dog come down with cancer at a young age (9) despite being on the very best diet, exercise regimen. This dog had beautiful teeth and never needed a professional dental cleaning (medium size breed)
Genetics. A good diet helps, but it doesn’t prevent these things.
