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DENTAL CARE

HAS YOUR PET GOT BAD BREATH? EATING LESS? OR SIMPLY LOW ON ENERGY. THESE COULD BE SIGNS YOUR PET IS SUFFERING WITH A DENTAL PROBLEM. »

EXPERTS SAY HAVING QUALITY DENTAL CARE CAN EXTEND THE LIFE OF YOUR PET BY UP TO FIVE YEARS.

If you think bad breath is normal in a pet then think again, your pet’s breath should be pretty well odour free unless they have just eaten. Bad breath is the first and most common sign your pet could have a dental problem. Tooth cavities, Abscess’, broken teeth or gum disease, are all painful and can cause odour, these condition’s if left untreated can lead to more serious problems like liver, heart, and kidney disease. Just like with us human’s prevention is the most effective step in keeping your pets’ teeth and gums healthy. There are many great products on the market that are designed to make cleaning your pets’ teeth easier for us to manage, and more enjoyable for pets. Some of the products available include three sided toothbrushes, slip on finger toothbrush, flavoured toothpaste, (beef, chicken etc), plaque inhibitors placed in your pets drinking water. You cannot use human toothpaste for your pets. Vets recommend daily teeth brushing and dental check with a vet twice a year. There are plenty of video’s online that show effective brushing techniques. Bones and chewing toys do still provide good plaque removal, this should be on top of regular brushing. If you can make it a fun and a loving experience for your pet the easier it will be. The earlier you start the easier it is to train your pet. TRY THIS BEFORE BRUSHING • Massage your dogs’ gums for 30 secs – practice evert day or so until they seem comfortable with the feeling. • Put a tiny bit of pet toothpaste on your finger and let them lick it off, so it gets used to the taste. • After a few weeks of the above training try brushing. If the toothbrush is not working, try a finger brush. WATCH OUT FOR DENTAL PROBLEMS Pets may not show signs of pain as their animal instinct ensures they do not show weakness but if you do notice any of these symptom’s chances are your pet has a serious dental problem. Bad breath Loss of appetite Loss of weight Low energy Bleeding gums Blood on toys Chewing on one side of the mouth. Black or dark areas on gums or teeth.