Why Dental Care Is Needed
MAINTAINING THE HEALTH OF YOUR PET'S TEETH IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING
THAT YOU CAN DO TO INCREASE THE COMFORT AND LENGTH OF YOUR PET'S LIFE.
Pet dental care is important because:
- Pets with gum infections are very uncomfortable.
- Pet dental disease can lead to endocarditis (heart valve infection), kidney, liver and lung infections.
- Your pet will be much better company with no "bad breath".
- Your pet will enjoy life without the discomfort of sore gums and teeth, and your pet health care costs in later years are significantly reduced.
Contributing Factors :
- Poor Oral hygiene: Your pet needs dental care just like you.
- Breed: Overcrowded or misaligned teeth can contribute to the buildup of periodontal disease and are more often a problem for smaller breeds of dogs. Certain cat breeds are more likely to develop periodontal disease.
- Age: Periodontal disease is more common as pets get older.
Signs of periodontal disease:
- Bad breath pain when eating
- bleeding gum, subdued behavior,
- pawing at the mouth change of chewing or eating habits
- refusing to eat dribbling saliva
- tooth loss buildup of yellow-brown tartar
To Maintain Your Pets' Oral Health:
- Visit your veterinarian
- Start an oral care routine at home
- Regular dental checkups
Fact:
By the age of three, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show some signs
of dental problems.
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