Top Tips - Pet Dental

Did you know February is Pet Dental Month?

National Pet Dental Health Month was created by the American Veterinary Medical Association to highlight how important oral health is to overall health, happiness and wellbeing of your pet.

If you don’t brush your pet’s teeth every day, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that only 2% of dog owners brush their pet’s teeth daily, despite recommendations to do so from veterinarians.

Poor Dental Hygiene Effect?

Most common dental conditions start showing up by age 3. Bad breath is among the first signs of oral disease. However, this is just the beginning.

The gums can become irritated, leading to bleeding and oral pain. The cat or dog may also lose its appetite or drop food from their mouth while eating.

Accompanying infections can spread via the bloodstream to the liver, kidneys and heart causing further medical conditions.

How to Prevent Dental Health Issues in Dogs?

• Daily brushing

• Give your pets opportunity to chew ( edible or none edible dental toys)

• Dental exams

How to brush your pets teeth?

Brushing a dog's teeth can be easy and fun as long as you approach it as a game instead of a chore. Cedric and Dr. Burstyn show you how.

Clawdia helps Dr. Burstyn demonstrate that brushing a cat's teeth can be easy and pleasant for everyone involved. It just takes patience and a a step by step approach.

The key to managing dental disease is prevention, for more information on this subject please consult your veterinarian.