A Guide to Your Pet's Dental Care

A Guide to Your Pet's Dental Gare ORAL HEALTH AILMENTS • Pets with signs of dental disease by age 2 70% of cats 80% of dogs #1 HEALTH PROBLEM IN DOGS & CATS 2 in 3 pet owners don't provide proper dental care • At home BRUSH ONCE A DAY • At the vet SCHEDULE CLEANING ONCE A YEAR • Start at age 1 for cats and small dogs • Start at age 2 for large dogs Proper dental treatment helps pets live up to 20% longer SIGNS OF PERIODONTAL PROBLEMS Bad breath Dribbling saliva MILD – gingivitis MODERATE – early periodontal disease SEVERE – advanced periodontal disease Sore mouth Difficulty eating • Pawing or rubbing Stains on teeth Loose or lost teeth • Yellow or brown Dos and Dont's of Dental Care Ask a vet about professional prophylaxis to clean teeth Do Choose foods, toys, and treats with dental benefits Look for VOHC seal (Veterinary Oral Health Council) Brush teeth daily at home Feed pet soft food only Don't Ignore signs of dental disease Wait more than 1 year between veterinary appointments Infographic Provided By: ABS Veterinary Hospitals www.abcvetssandiego.com Sources: http://www.healthypet.com/PetCare/PetCareArticle.aspx?title=AAHA_ Dental_Care_Guidelines http://www.holisticpetinfo.com/conditions/dental.htm http://www.vohc.org/perio.htm A Guide to Your Pet's Dental Gare ORAL HEALTH AILMENTS • Pets with signs of dental disease by age 2 70% of cats 80% of dogs #1 HEALTH PROBLEM IN DOGS & CATS 2 in 3 pet owners don't provide proper dental care • At home BRUSH ONCE A DAY • At the vet SCHEDULE CLEANING ONCE A YEAR • Start at age 1 for cats and small dogs • Start at age 2 for large dogs Proper dental treatment helps pets live up to 20% longer SIGNS OF PERIODONTAL PROBLEMS Bad breath Dribbling saliva MILD – gingivitis MODERATE – early periodontal disease SEVERE – advanced periodontal disease Sore mouth Difficulty eating • Pawing or rubbing Stains on teeth Loose or lost teeth • Yellow or brown Dos and Dont's of Dental Care Ask a vet about professional prophylaxis to clean teeth Do Choose foods, toys, and treats with dental benefits Look for VOHC seal (Veterinary Oral Health Council) Brush teeth daily at home Feed pet soft food only Don't Ignore signs of dental disease Wait more than 1 year between veterinary appointments Infographic Provided By: ABS Veterinary Hospitals www.abcvetssandiego.com Sources: http://www.healthypet.com/PetCare/PetCareArticle.aspx?title=AAHA_ Dental_Care_Guidelines http://www.holisticpetinfo.com/conditions/dental.htm http://www.vohc.org/perio.htm