Poultry flavoured toothpaste. It's a thing.
GLVH
It's true! Poultry flavoured toothpaste might sound awful to us, but to many dogs and cats, it's actually a pretty great treat.
Why do we recommend brushing your pet's teeth?
“FEBRUARY IS DENTAL HEALTH MONTH”
Dental disease can be a serious issue for your pet and can lead to other health concerns if left untreated. In some cases, complications could including broken teeth, infection, bone loss in the mouth as well as, in quite severe cases, heart and other organ issues. If your dog or cat is experiencing any of the following, it might be an indication that they need some dental treatment:
Before a dental cleaning at GLVH
Stinky breath
Excessive drooling
Dropping kibble
Avoiding hard foods
Pawing at the mouth
Loss of teeth
Changes in behaviour
Before it gets to this point, prevention is really the best course of action, and regular tooth brushing is the most effective way to reduce tartar buildup and keep your pet's mouth healthy. Of course, there are many products on the market, including dental diets (larger kibble so that the pet has to crunch the pieces which helps keep tartar buildup down), dental chews and even additives for their water that can make an impact on your pet's mouth health.
After a dental cleaning. With a proper hygiene program after a dental, we can try to keep them looking this good.
What happens if brushing isn't enough?
Just like with humans, your veterinarian might recommend a dental cleaning to remove tartar and plaque buildup. Our equipment is similar to the tools used by human dentists - scalers, high pressure water and polishers are all used to clean up your pet's mouth and have them smiling again in no time!