Dental Awareness Month

Does your pet have bad breath? If so it may be a sign of periodontal disease starting. Below are other signs that your pet may need a dental exam and/or dental cleaning to help reduce the risk of periodontal disease:

• Loose/Wiggly teeth or teeth that are discolored or covered in tartar/calculus.


• Your pet doesn’t allow you to touch the mouth area.


• Excessive drooling and/or dropping food from the mouth.


• Bleeding from the mouth.


• Not eating much or weight loss

Neglecting teeth can result in a number of problems for your pet. Teeth may need to removed (extracted) because of periodontal disease . Disease can also spread to other parts of the body.

BUT THE GOOD NEW IS…The risk of periodontal disease can be reduced, or even eliminated, by following these recommendations:

• First step in prevention or treatment is a routine physical examination, including dental examination.


• Practicing a regular dental care regimen at home, this may include brushing your pets teeth and/or utilizing specially formulated foods that assist with plaque removal.

Dental Awareness Month