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Animals are very important creatures and it is our job to do whatever we can to keep them safe and secure. Having a healthy mouth means having a healthy pet. Many pet owners don't really understand that, however it is so important that your animal undergoes monthly dental check ups and proper home care. Although they are animals they do share almost the same characteristics as humans and need almost the same care humans need.

Dental Hygiene For Your Pet

April 30, 2014

It makes a big difference when pet owners take the time to brush their pets teeth. This action prevents dental diseases from occuring. These diseases can really take a tole on your pets life. Although sometimes your pet might resist getting their teeth brushed it is important to do so any way. The goal for brushing your animals teeth is a minimum of 3 times a week. It is also very important that you provide a great tooth paste for your pet while brushing their teeth. It is not recommended that the owners use human toothpastes because these agents could become toxic to your pet eventually leading to death. If there are any further questions about your pets dental health it is best that you contact your local vetinarian.

Short Tips for Your Animals Dental Health

May 7, 2014

Bad Breath Testing

Smelling your animals breath is a great way for realizing that they are need of dental care. If the smell is really bad and is accompanied by a loss of appetite, vomitting or excessive drinking you must take your animal to the vet immediately.

Signs of Oral Disease

- Bad Breath

- Excessive Drooling

- Inflamed Gums

- Tumors on the gums

- Cysts under the tongue

- Loose Teeth

Toothbrushing Kit

The greatest investment for keeping your animals teeth clean is investing in a toothbrushing kit. This kit comes standard with a toothbrush, toothpaste and detailed instructions that would walk you step on how to maintain your animals oral health.

Brushing Technique

Place the brush on a gauze wrapped finger at a 45 degree angle to the teeth and clean in small circular motions. It is important that you work on the areas that really need the attention. Don't hesitate to clean the back teeth as well because that's where the most inflammation may occur.

Diet For Healthy Teeth

Diet plays a large role in dentistry. Ask your vet what would be the best dry food to provide your animal.

Periodontal Disease

May 7, 2014

Just like humans, periodontal disease is the inflammation of the tooths structure. Periodontal disease is most common in animals because pet owners do not take the time to schedule dental appointments for their pets and also a routined home cleaning. Periodontal disease is caused by bacteria that forms on the tooth. A pellicle forms on the tooth and attracts aerobic gram. Shortly after this is done the bacteria then forms into plaque causing the plaque to eat away at the structures that are on and around the tooth. This causes periodontal disease. MIcroscopic lesions have been found affecting livers, kidney's and brains in various animals. There are signs for periodontal disease. The main signs are inflamation and gingival bleeding upon probing. Your dog or cat could also experience pain throughout the mouth. Knowing that animals are unable to talk it is always the best way to check on your animal and to schedule monthly check ups with your vet.