Pets have been an important part of our lives for many years. As such, dental care is important to extend your pet's good health and quality years with you. Dental disease is the most common problem seen in our pet population today. More than 85% of all dogs and cats presented to veterinarians are affected by dental problems. Periodontal disease is what causes bad breath and eventual tooth loss; it can also lead to other severe problems such as kidney, liver or heart disease. The reason for this is that periodontal disease causes pockets of infection to form at the root of the tooth; this infection gets into the blood stream and travels to other organs in the body such as the kidneys, liver and heart.

Periodontal disease can be prevented through daily dental care and an occasional teeth cleaning preformed by a veterinarian. You should begin dental care around 8-12 weeks of age in puppies and kittens, but it is never to late to start! Steps in proper dental care of your pets teeth include daily-weekly brushing, dry food, and chew toys or raw hides. There are many dental products out there to choose from such as greenies, CET chews and many pet toothpastes!

It is recommended to brush your pet