Does your pet have bad breath?

This isn’t just unpleasant for you – it can be unhealthy for them. Up to 80% of dogs and 70% of cats that do not receive proper dental care, may show signs of dental disease by the age of 3.

Signs include

• Bad breath
• Red gums
• Problems eating/ picking up toys
• Excess salivation
• tooth decay/ tooth loss
• Pawing at the month

To avoid your pet having to have a dental at the vets, which involves a full general anesthetic please read out tips

• Take advantage of food, treats and toys – look for specially formulated foods and treats for dental care. Chewing is a national way to remove tartar from the teeth. 
• Check your pets mouth weekly for any of the signs of dental disease.
• Brush your pets teeth – at least once or twice weekly. This should be park of your dogs routine. Only use specific animal toothpaste and never human paste.
• Ideally start young, get your pet used to it before they are 6 months old.