Don’t wait until dental month to be concerned…Have you looked at your pets teeth lately?
Well lets start there!

Check for signs

Be proactive, take a peek every once in a while, and get to know the signs.  Bad breath alone, could be a clear sign that something could be wrong.  That it just might be time to see your veterinarian and schedule a dental for your pet if necessary.

Start prevention early

Maybe your pet is younger, or it was said that your pet doesn’t yet need a cleaning. Well that’s a good time for YOU to take action…. Take the time to brush their teeth occasionally.

Can’t brush them? Apply some pet toothpaste along the gum line with your finger, it all helps.

Use dental chews, or  toys, maybe even a water additive. Ask your veterinarian for recommendations.

Senior health benefits

Caring for your pet’s teeth when they’re younger will help prevent health problems as they become older.

Bacteria doesn’t just cause gum disease, that’s only the beginning!

Gum disease can lead to bleeding gums and pain, which could then lead to loss of appetite.

Untreated gum disease can cause infections, bone loss, and loose teeth.

Bacteria traveling through the bloodstream can move to organs in the body creating other health problems.

These problems lead to more visits to the vet.

Remember treatments, anesthesia and pulling teeth can get very costly $$$!!!

Never be afraid to ask questions

Before your pet goes under anesthesia always ask questions.

Your pets age, bloodwork, and what kind of veterinary team you have on board for the procedure is all important.

Your veterinarian should be more than happy to go over those AND any questions you may have before dropping your pet off.

AVMA goes into more detail about anesthesia, and what to expect.

Although a veterinarian is present in the building, they may not always be involved in a routine dental.

Ask if there will be a registered technician present for your pets dental procedure.

A full dental under anesthesia is definitely more thorough than a non anesthetic scaling of the teeth.  But again, it all depends on your pets age, health etc.

Always seek advice from a professional before scheduling.

Attached is something used to identify what shape the teeth are in, by showing the different stages.

Don’t give bacteria the chance to multiply and cause damage to your pets health, take precautions…. Take the time to take a peek.

Healthy pets are happy pets 🙂