February is National Pet Dental Health Month, a good reminder of just how important regular dental care is to the well being of our furry friends. Dental disease is among the most common problems we see with our pet clients. And because it often has few noticeable signs, the only way to find and treat issues is with regular exams.
Keeping your pet in good oral health is important to a lot more than the mouth—dental disease can also affect the heart, kidneys and liver. Pets in poor oral health run the risk of toxins in the mouth being absorbed into the bloodstream, or entering the body through oral lesions. Once bacteria take hold and begin reproducing in other parts of the body, serious organ damage can occur. As you can imagine, treating a serious organ disease comes with much higher risk and cost than the ease and price of a routine dental exam.
Like so many health conditions, most dental issues can be treated efficiently and successfully when detected early. Observe National Pet Dental Health Month by making an appointment for your pet pal’s routine exam. It’s our goal to keep him happy, healthy and smiling.
