Dental Care: Doggie Dental Care

Dental disease is the most frequent diagnosis made in veterinary clinics, but it is also the one that is most often not treated by pet owners. Every day, I find pets with plaque, tartar, gingivitis and abscessing teeth. Fewer than 10 percent of owners in Many pet owners are unaware of the ways in which their pet can benefit from proper dental care. Cats and dogs require regular dental cleanings and screenings, just like people. They can get these treatments from their general veterinarian, or from a (DOGS/PET CARE/PET HEALTH) Dental care and oral hygiene is as important for dogs as it is for us. Pets can get many of the same tooth and gum diseases as people. Here are some tips on at-home dental care to keep your pet healthy and happy. Also, learn how Doggy and kitty dental care is one of those essential pet care concerns that tend to fall under the radar. We know choosing a healthy food is important, we exercise our pets, take them to their annual vet check-up, brush them and more. What many forget Does dental care for pets really matter? The Ontario Veterinary Medical Association states that oral hygiene has perhaps been the most neglected aspect of pet health care. It estimates that 90% of pets over 2 years old have significant mouth disease and of Brushing Up on Dental Care for Your Pet Damian Battersby, DVM and Shelley Skopit, DVM Park Animal Hospital, Fairfield County, Connecticut The Hour Publishing Company Dental and periodontal diseases are among the most prevalent problems seen in daily .

Taking care of your pet's hygiene is very important Dr. Price visited us and gave us some tips. Taking care of oral hygiene is not just for humans you also have to make sure your pet receive the proper care. So now when your furry friends gives you kisses To ensure good dental health, a dog’s teeth need to be brushed daily using a special toothbrush and toothpaste made for dogs. This dental care regimen should start when your dog is six to eight months of age, once the adult teeth are in. For dogs who In her three years as a general practitioner, Vancouver veterinarian Dr. Jacqueline Myers noticed a disturbing trend among her clients. Every week, it seemed, she was removing a surprising number of teeth from the mouths of dogs and cats. In many cases Recently another product appeared on shelves, Milk-Bone Brushing Chews dental treats, that representatives claim "While daily brushing is the gold standard for a dog’s oral care, I know that brushing a dog’s teeth is not exactly an easy or pleasant .