Posts Tagged: pet dental
Why You Should Brush Your Pet’s Teeth
There are several reasons why you should brush your pet’s teeth. Just like us, our pets’ teeth develop plaque, and have bad breath. Also like us, the lack of proper dental care leads to dental disease.
A 2016 poll by Ipsos found that 43% of dog owners never brush their dog’s teeth. 73% of cat owners say they never brush their cat’s teeth.
Excuses for Not Brushing
The most common reasons pet owners avoid brushing are difficulty, inconvenience, and lack of knowledge. However, neglecting dental care can lead to periodontal disease.
We’re Here To Help
Brushing your pet’s teeth may seem like an impossible task, but with patience and consistency, most pets can learn to tolerate—or even enjoy—daily dental care.
Continue…Anesthesia-Free Pet Dental Cleanings
We are frequently asked about anesthesia-free pet dental cleanings. It involves performing a dental cleaning on a pet by scaling (cleaning and scraping) the pet’s teeth to the gumline without using general anesthesia.
The Marketing of Anesthesia-Free Pet Dental Cleanings
Marketing campaigns have primarily driven the popularity of anesthesia-free dentals. They promote this method as a less expensive alternative to dental cleanings performed under general anesthesia. Unfortunately, this popularity stems from misinformation about what proper dental cleaning entails. Marketers for anesthesia-free dental cleanings often fail to disclose what happens. In some cases, worsen a pet’s oral health. And in extreme cases, involve abuse and cruelty.
Pet owners looking to reduce the need for their pet to undergo general anesthesia might find the idea of anesthesia-free dental cleanings appealing. However, this procedure comes with numerous risks and issues. In our opinion, the risks outweigh any perceived benefits.
The Tooth Of The Matter: Why Pet Dental Health Matters
It wasn’t too long ago in human history that the idea of brushing a pet’s teeth or having them professionally cleaned was practically unthinkable, and the term “veterinary dentistry” didn’t even exist.
Fortunately for our pets, our knowledge of pet health has come a long way in recent years, and so has the field of veterinary dentistry. We now know that the right combination of home care, good nutrition, professional dental cleanings and exams can keep your pet healthy, pain free, and even extend his or her life. Continue…
