rush up on pet dental health
Companionship, unconditional love and security are just some of the perks of pet ownership.
People who bring pets into their homes understand that a certain commitment comes with becoming a pet owner. Pet owners recognize they need to provide food, shelter and basic healthcare for their pets, but they may not recognize the role dental health plays in helping pets be as healthy as possible.
The American Animal Hospital Association notes that dental disease can start early in a pet’s life. By the age of three, most dogs and cats will have some level of dental disease. If dental disease is left untreated, pets may suffer from inflammation, infection and even chronic pain.
Dr. Josh • 02-05-21 • Caring for a pet’s pearly whites
Feb 5, 2021 |
Bienvenidos to my monthly column! I am super excited this time around, because this column marks my one year anniversary of contributing to Dallas Voice as a writer! It has been such an honor to be a part of this amazing publication, and I look forward to continuing to be a part of it and, hopefully, continuing to change lives.
As some of you may know, February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Dental disease is one of the most common diseases in dogs and cats. In fact, it is so common that it is rare to see an adult dog or cat that does not have any signs of dental disease.