February is Pet Dental Health Month
As some of you may already know, February is Pet Dental Month. Because dental disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem in pets, veterinarians and pet health groups have gotten together to increase awareness. The more aware people are of this disease, the more can be done to help prevent it before it becomes a serious medical condition. Pet’s teeth require routine home...
Read MoreNo Time to Brush Your Dogs Teeth?
Puppies have twenty-eight teeth, which are replaced by forty-two permanent (adult) teeth. Cleaning your dog’s teeth is important for general hygiene and in preventing dental diseases (which can lead to more serious problems in the body). The main reason for brushing your dog’s teeth is the same reason you brush your teeth daily, plaque and tarter buildup on your pet’s teeth....
Read MoreEliminating Doggie Bad Breath
Ever hear the expression “dog breath”? We know it’s not a complement, but is it really as bad as we think? Bad breath in a dog can indicate a much more serious problem. A dog’s breath can be the first indication that the dog is suffering from periodontal disease, which if left untreated can be serious. Periodontal disease starts off simply enough. If not removed, plaque,...
Read MoreDental Care for Pets – Problems and Solutions
Dental care for pets is not an issue that pet owners tend to think of as important to proper pet health. Many pet owner’s ignore, or are ignorant of their pet’s dental care needs. When pet owners ignore the dental care of their pets, their pet can end up losing teeth, living in pain, or, worse, having to have teeth or tumors surgically removed. Periodontal disease, commonly known as...
Read MoreDental Bones: So many choices only one Answer
We all have heard time and time again that there is no replacement for brushing our pets teeth. The old toothbrush and toothpaste can’t be replaced. In reality, however, most of us our lucky if we brush our own teeth twice a day. Now to get in the habit of brushing our pet’s teeth is easier said than done. Some pets simply won’t cooperate, and for some people it is just too much...
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