Very few people brush their pets teeth on a daily basis. Pet Dental Health Month, celebrated every February, teaches pet owners proper dental hygiene is equally as important for their pets.
“Most people have no idea that dental health is so important to their pets, and that’s why Pet Dental Health Month is such a great idea,” explains Dr. Larry Corry, president of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). “In fact, veterinarians report that periodontal disease is the most commonly diagnosed problem in dogs and cats. This can lead to painful infections of the mouth, and in severe cases these infections can spread and become life-threatening conditions. During Pet Dental Health Month, the AVMA is encouraging all dog and cat owners to regularly brush their pet’s teeth and regularly see their veterinarian for checkups.”
Are you ready to start brushing your pet’s teeth daily?
Some things to remember:
Start slowly even a gauze soaked in water and scrubbed against your dogs teeth is better then nothing.
Do not use a human tooth paste on your pet.
Do not use a product with fluoride
Use a brush appropriate for your dogs mouth
Or, you can start using the product I reviewed last week. MOL
My poor dog needs to be put under once a year for dental cleaning. Even when we are good about brushing. Stinks!
Thanks for the tips. I often forget the dental care part of raising animals so my dog thanks you!
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