Why clean your cat or dogs teeth?
80% of adult cats and dogs are affected by oral diseases, so just like humans, pets could greatly benefit from a dental checkup every once in awhile. There are tons of great dental care products to aid in your pet’s oral healthcare, such as bones, certain foods the reduce tartar and various toys. These cat and doggy dental aids are great supplements to your pet’s oral hygiene, but just like with human teeth, we still recommend a regular brushing and professional check-up every once in awhile to truly optimize the oral health of your pet. When to clean your pets teeth
If you notice your cat or dog pawing at their mouth, it’s likely past the point of “prevention” and time for a visit to the vet. The goal is to catch oral hygiene problems, like bad breath, before they get too far, or better yet, preventing them entirely! It’s a good idea to get into a habit of checking your pet’s mouth at least once per month to make sure the gums are a healthy pink color and nothing appears out of the ordinary. It’s even a good idea to begin a tooth brushing regiment for your dog or cat. Yes, we said “cat” too. Most pets have some form of gum disease by age 2-3 and your pet could be one of the 20% that doesn’t if you can manage to acclimate your furry friend to the idea. Here’s the purrfect(sorry, we’re punny…and cringey for saying punny) article on the subject!