Why is dental
care for my pet important?
Tartar and gingivitis
are two of the most common problems seen by veterinarians. Poor dental
hygiene can lead to gum disease, loss of teeth and if left untreated,
could develop into more serious conditions such as bacterial infections of the
heart, liver, or kidneys. In fact, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show
signs of oral and dental disease by the age of three.
Top
3 Tips for Pet Dental Health
1. Daily
Brushing: Brushing your pet's teeth helps to remove
plaque and slow the development of tartar. When first beginning to brush, be
gradual and make it a pleasant experience. It is recommended to use a finger
brush and you can eventually add pet toothpaste (do not use human toothpaste).
Be sure to reward your pet afterward with play or a nice walk!
2. Diet: What
your pet eats affects his smile. Dry foods and treats can help clean
plaque from teeth. Real bones can be dangerous for your pet (raw
bones, for instance, can scrape and tear internal organs and can easily become
a choking hazard) and should not be used for teeth-cleaning purposes.
3. Dentistry: Talk
to your veterinarian about annual or semiannual teeth cleaning. A teeth
cleaning performed by your vet is the only way to remove tartar build up. Just
as you would schedule a cleaning, be sure to calendar in your pet's cleaning as
well.
Helpful Dental Care Hints
from Morris Animal Inn:
·
Improve
your pet's dental health with our Teethbrushing Services at our Grooming Salon and Spa.
·
Keep
your pet's breath smelling fresh by using the
FreshPet oral hygiene products available for purchase in our lobby!
Source: Iams Pet Wellness Council. "Top 3
Dog Dental Care Tips." DogTime. Iams Pet Wellness Council, 1 Feb.
2010. Web. 28 Jan. 2013. <http://dogtime.com/dental-care-top-3-tips.html>.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the tips! I admit, I didn't work too much on my dog's dental health.... until his breath really started to stink. I think he's okay with the tooth-brushing, but it's hard to get in the daily habit. I feed him a lot of wet food, and that could be part of the problem as well.
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