During August and September we focus on the dental health of our patients. To celebrate we have put together the top reasons why you should take care of your pet’s pearly whites.
1) A pet with healthy teeth equals a pet with better breath!
2) Dental disease can lead to problems with your pet’s organs such as the heart and kidneys.
3) Retained baby teeth can cause problems in pets too! Did you know that adult dogs have 42 teeth and adult cats have 30 teeth? Before their adult teeth can grow in, their baby teeth have to fall out. Sometimes, not all the baby teeth want to come out. This can lead to problems like gum irritation and tartar buildup.
4) Caring for your pet’s teeth can prevent other health problems, saving you money over the long term!
5) You need regular dental care and you brush your teeth everyday – why wouldn’t your pets?
6) Did you know that 4 out of 5 dogs and 3 out of 5 cats over the age of 3 years have some sort of periodontal disease? It can be caused by the buildup of plaque, so it’s important to take them for regular dental checkups and cleanings.
7) Pets that don’t receive dental care can painfully lose their teeth. This can be terribly painful and can cause serious health problems.
8) Your dog and cat are very good at hiding pain – you might never know that your pet has a serious dental problem until it is very advanced. This is yet another reason why it is important to take your pet for regular dental checkups.
9) Teeth wear out! Your pets are tough on their teeth.
