February is National Pet Dental Health Month.
Dental disease is the most common disease seen in pets.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of
oral disease by the age of three. Proper dental care can detect dental disease
that not only affects the mouth, but can also lead to more serious health
problems such as heart, lung, and kidney disease.
Signs of dental disease can include bad breath, dropping food or chewing only on one side of the mouth, facial swellings or draining wounds, bleeding or discharge from the mouth or nose, sneezing, pawing at the mouth, tooth grinding, or discolored teeth. Often there are no obvious signs of dental disease and some cats with dental disease still eat without a noticeable change in appetite. However, if you notice any signs you should take your cat to the vet for a check up.
Signs of dental disease can include bad breath, dropping food or chewing only on one side of the mouth, facial swellings or draining wounds, bleeding or discharge from the mouth or nose, sneezing, pawing at the mouth, tooth grinding, or discolored teeth. Often there are no obvious signs of dental disease and some cats with dental disease still eat without a noticeable change in appetite. However, if you notice any signs you should take your cat to the vet for a check up.
Dental Disease can be prevented by ensuring your cat gets
regular dental exams and by establishing a cleaning routine.
If you’re as unsuccessful at tooth brushing as I am, there are dental chews, gels, and water additives. These are not as effective as tooth brushing, though.
If you’re as unsuccessful at tooth brushing as I am, there are dental chews, gels, and water additives. These are not as effective as tooth brushing, though.
Last July at our annual exams, both girls got clean bills of
dental health. I was very happy about
that! And I'm hoping this continues.
Do you brush your cat's teeth?
Dawn
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Do you brush your cat's teeth?
Dawn
Photo Credits:
Photo-deti at Deposit Photos
Hoschie Stock at Deviant Art
My human needs to brush my teeth more often! I like it - I consider the toothpaste a treat.
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Excellent post. I wish I had time to brush all my cats' teeth. I can afford dentals for a few per year.
ReplyDeleteExcellent post sweetie. I has no toothies due to a condition called Stomatitis. I had that disease when M and D adopted me, only they didn't know it at the time. My story is published in my blog. I'm doing fine tho without toothies - we just have to work a little harder. M buys me kibble that is smaller in size and I still manage to eat it. She also buys me canned cat food, but not in chunks.
ReplyDeleteWe aren't fond of having our mouths messed with but mom says she needs to start brushing out teeth. She's been lax when it comes to teeth, sad to say.
ReplyDeleteWe don't let the mom brush our teefs, but we know how important dental health is.
ReplyDeleteThere's no way we will allow the humans to brush our teeth, but we're glad that there are additives for water that will help for kitties like us who are stubborn about handling.
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