It might seem overboard to many of you, but did you know that you should be brushing your pet’s teeth with a pet-specific toothpaste and brush on a regular basis? If you keep their teeth clean from a younger age, they will be less likely to develop hard tartar build-up and will harbor less stinky bacteria in their mouth. This means your pet will be healthier overall, and their kisses will be less offensive.
If you have an older pet, have no fear, getting their teeth cleaned professionally and then taking the reactive approach from here on out by cleaning their teeth regularly, will be just as beneficial as staring them on the teeth cleaning regimen at a younger age.
Your pet’s oral health has a lot more to do with their overall health than you may realize. Just like with humans, the plaque build-up on teeth, says a lot about the plaque build-up in their bloodstream, arteries, and organs. The same is true with periodontal disease and inflammation of the gum tissue. If this infection and bacteria are left untreated, your pet’s vital organs will most likely be negatively affected with a disease by the germs and microorganisms that attack their delicate immune system.
Keeping your pet’s teeth clean is vital at an early age. Many veterinarians recommend cleaning your furry friend’s teeth daily with an enzymatic pet-friendly toothpaste and toothbrush. Getting Fido or Fluffy used to the idea of brushing can take time, so small increments of success and reward are the key until they are comfortable with the concept of brushing.
If your dog or cat has advanced plaque build-up and bacteria lingering in their mouth, the veterinarian can clean it up with prophylaxis (just like a human dental cleaning). If additional tooth repair is needed, your veterinarian is highly qualified in getting that accomplished within the procedure.
Your pet will need to be under anesthesia for the cleaning, as this is the conventional method that all veterinarians use. It allows them to be able to make an advantageous assessment and produces the best outcome since your pet will be relaxed and experience no apprehension during the treatment.
It’s recommended that pets have their teeth professionally cleaned around three years of age, but it’s never too late to have the procedure performed. Keeping their teeth clean can significantly increase the quality and length of life for your dearly loved pets.
Animal Oasis Veterinary Hospital
At Animal Oasis Veterinary Hospital in Naples, we believe our clients and patients are the heart of our practice. We strive to ensure a happy experience through superior customer service, personalized care, and effective state-of-the-art medicine. It is our mission to ensure our patients enjoy a lifetime of good health.
If you believe your pet may have the disease, or if you’d like to know more about getting your pet vaccinated, please call Animal Oasis Veterinary Hospital at 239-431-9667.