Oral Care for Pets

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By the age of three more than 80% of dogs and 70% of cats will suffer from periodontal disease. In addition, 10% of dogs have a broken tooth with pulp (nerve or root canal) exposure. This is extremely painful until the nerve dies, at which point the tooth becomes infected. Infectious oral diseases affecting the gums and root canals create systemic bacteria in the blood stream, which can infect other parts of the body. Periodontal disease is also the culprit of your dogs bad breath!

Periodontal inflammation and infection have been linked to numerous problems including heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, emphysema, liver disease, osteoporosis, pregnancy problems and diabetes. Therefore, oral infectious diseases are known as "the silent killer." The best way to deal with oral care issues is through prevention. It is much easier (and cheaper!) to prevent serious oral care issues than to treat them. We recommend starting your puppy early on an oral care routine that includes regular brushing -- at home or at the groomers -- as well as crunchy treats and plenty of chew toys to break down plaque.

Regular oral care check-ups are simple and essential to identify any problems that may arise. We can brush your dogs teeth and will be happy to show you how to use oral care products at home. If we feel it is needed, we may recommend you see your vet or other pet oral care specialist. We carry natural dog toothpaste as well as PlqClnz to take care of your pet's oral health.