Dental Care of Pets
Like us, even pets need routine professional and home dental care. Periodontitis is the most common cause of bad breath and can lead to the loosening of teeth and even infection in the blood stream to cause heart, liver and kidney problems. It starts with plaque which is nothing but the combination of food particles, bacteria & their by-products and saliva. If plaque is not removed or cleaned on regular basis, it builds up and becomes mineralized...also called calculus.
Tarter traps more food debris and the bacteria which eventually leads to inflammation, infection of the gums, teeth and the jaw bone and the pain. Besides, bacteria produce toxins or poisons which can damage or weaken different body organs especially liver, kidneys heart vales, and cause respiratory diseases. Early detection of periodontal disease through regular physical examination and professional cleaning every 6 to 12 months under anesthesia are the keys to a good preventive program.
We have preventive dental kits with flavored paste and the brushes for home care. Brushing your pets teeth on regular basis at home can significantly reduce the expense, plaque and calculus buildup, and may even save their teeth. Also we have flavored oral hygiene sprays or solutions to reduce the breath odor. Ideally dental care should start when your pet is puppy or kitten. You have to be patient in the beginning to get your pet used to handling its mouth or rubbing on its gums or teeth with