Columbus Vet Discusses Benefits of Providing Good Pet Dental Care
Your pet’s mouth is a portal to the rest of its body – what happens in your pet’s mouth can affect its overall health and well-being. Poor dental care can increase your four-legged friend’s risk of developing a serious or even life-threatening medical condition.
Dental disease can cause painful chewing, bad breath, and tooth loss. Bacteria associated with gum disease can travel to your furry friend’s heart, kidneys, or liver to cause disease there.
Providing good dental care can help your dog or cat avoid gum disease, tooth decay and tooth loss. Taking good care of your pet’s teeth can also reduce oral pain, reduce the risk of disease, and improve the quality of your canine companion or feline friend’s life.
Veterinarian Offers Tips for Providing Good Pet Dental Care
Our veterinarian enjoys teaching pet owners how to provide good pet dental care at home.
Brush your dog or cat’s teeth every day. It may not be easy at first, but with some patience and persistence, you and your animal companion will get used to it. Use a soft-bristled toothbrush or finger brush. Ask our vet for information on using pet toothpaste rather than human toothpaste, which contains chemicals that may be harmful if swallowed.
Watch for signs of gum disease and tooth decay, such as red or bleeding gums, loose teeth, bad breath, or blood on a chew toy. Consult with our veterinarian if you see any of these signs.
An annual visit to Hamilton Road Animal Hospital may be one of the best things you can do for quality pet dental care. During a regular checkup, our vet looks for early signs of gum disease and tooth decay. Our Columbus veterinarian has the training, expertise, and state-of-the-art tools to detect, diagnose, and treat problems affecting your pet’s teeth and gums.
If you want to learn more about taking care of your pet’s teeth, make an appointment with our Columbus veterinarian. Hamilton Road Animal Hospital is conveniently located at 1129 South Hamilton Road between Main Street and East Livingston Avenue with easy access from I-270 North or I-270 East and I-70 in Columbus, OH. To learn more about taking care of your pet’s teeth, make an appointment today by calling 614-239-0027.