Pets have teeth too
	9-3-08 - Article # 12
	Just like you, your pet needs dental care too home care from you and regular, professional care from your veterinarian. Daily brushing and/or using substances that control plaque and tartar accumulation are essential for keeping the oral health of your pet. Plaque is a colorless film containing huge amounts of bacteria. If left unchecked, plaque builds up, causing infection, destroying the gums and resulting in the loss of tissues and bone that support the teeth. Serious periodontal disease may be already established if you notice: bad breath, yellow-brown crust on teeth, tooth loss, abnormal drooling, swallowing food whole, dropping food out of the mouth, bleeding gums, going to the food bowl but not eating or change of chewing or eating habits. Periodontal disease is more common in smaller breeds of dogs and certain breeds of cats and is more prevalent as the pets grow older. Periodontal disease may be prevented removing plaque from your pet’s teeth on a daily basis before it mineralizes into tartar. Brushing your pet’s teeth every day will remove plaque buildup. In addition you can feed specially formulated foods that help reduce the accumulation of plaque and tartar from teeth. Besides, there are in the market enzymatic solutions and enzyme-impregnated rawhide treats that if used on a daily basis will also help reduce the incidence of periodontal disease. Finally, is very important that you take your dog or cat to your veterinarian twice a year, for a complete check up that should include a thorough examination of the oral cavity, including gums and teeth.

 

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