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Why are oral health assessments
important?
It is estimated that 80% of dogs and cats over the age
of five urgently need dental treatment. Many loving
pet owners do not realise the extent of their pet’s
disease and are unaware of the importance of tooth brushing,
daily oral hygiene chews and the special dental diets
which can help avoid the problems.
Dental disease is a welfare
issue.
“Dog’s breath” is the very least of the
worries. Oral pain is a feature - but often goes unnoticed
because pets carry on eating. As periodontal disease
progresses, bacteria spreads from the mouth through
the blood stream to affect other organs such as the
kidneys and heart valves. In addition little showers
of bacteria are carried into the lungs with every breath.
Treatable and Preventable
Whilst dental disease is very common in older pets it
is important to remember that most dental disease is
treatable and the vast majority of the disease is preventable.
We regard dental disease as a whole body problem and
one that needs more attention; which is why we are donating
our time to examine pets’ mouths free of charge
during September.
For your pet’s complimentary dental check-up call
015397 721344 to make an appointment to see us during
September 2009. Medicines and procedures required will
be charged as usual.
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