{"id":125,"date":"2011-02-01T16:57:42","date_gmt":"2011-02-01T16:57:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/?p=125"},"modified":"2011-02-01T16:57:42","modified_gmt":"2011-02-01T16:57:42","slug":"february-is-veterinary-dental-health-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.animalmedical.net\/blog\/february-is-veterinary-dental-health-month\/","title":{"rendered":"February is Veterinary Dental Health Month!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dental care is possibly one of the most overlooked aspects of caring for a pet.\u00a0 We brush our teeth several times a day, visit the dentist a few times a year, and most of us still end up having an issue or two during our lifetime.\u00a0 Pets are no different, yet some of them go their entire life without any dental care at all.\u00a0 According to a study done by the American Veterinary Dental Association 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some form of dental disease by the age of three!<\/p>\n

Bacteria combine with saliva and food on the teeth and gums, causing plaque to form.\u00a0 Eventually this becomes a hard substance called tartar.\u00a0 The accumulation of plaque and tartar on the teeth can lead to inflammation and destruction of the tissues that support the teeth, resulting in periodontal disease.\u00a0 Untreated this can lead to oral pain as well as the eventual loss of teeth.\u00a0 Perhaps even more devastating is the damage that can be caused to other organs such as the liver, heart, and kidneys secondary to inflammation and infection.<\/p>\n

Signs of oral disease include bad breath, changes in eating habits, and pawing at the face.\u00a0 Some pets never show signs of a problem until it is too late, however.\u00a0 Wellness checkups are the most effective means of detecting problems early and resolving them before permanent damage results. Make sure to ask your vet if it\u2019s time for a dental check-up. Your pet will be glad you did!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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