February is Pet Dental Health Month, and it’s a perfect time to start the year off right by providing good dental care for your pet. Dental or periodontal disease can lead to many serious health and medical issues if left untreated. And untreated dental disease can be very painful for your pet and can even cause them to stop eating. The key to good dental care and managing dental disease is prevention.
Periodontal disease and other forms of oral disease are the most common health problems facing dogs and cats. If your dog or cat is showing any of the following symptoms, then chances are he most likely is affected. Give us a call for a dental exam today.
Here’s what to look for:
- Swollen gums
- Bleeding gums
- Discolored teeth
- Broken teeth
- Bad breath
- Drooling
- Oral masses
- Rubbing or pawing at the face