Importance of Good Dental Hygiene
Good pet dental hygiene includes regular brushing, dental exams and annual dental cleanings from your vet. If you live in Maple Heights or surrounding communities, you can bring your pet to Suburban Veterinary Clinic for quality pet dental care. Here’s why dental hygiene is so important for your pet.
Protection against Infection and Disease
Good oral care will protect your feline or canine’s teeth and gums against infection and disease. Plaque buildup on your pet’s teeth can turn into tartar. Tartar can lead to tooth decay, gum infections and periodontal disease. Many dogs and cats develop a periodontal disease within the first 5 years of their life. If this disease isn’t treated soon enough, bacteria can spread to your pet’s bloodstream, causing liver, kidney and heart damage.
If your pet has horrible breath, appears lethargic or depressed, is drooling excessively, has difficulty eating, shows signs of swelling or bleeding gums or constantly paws his mouth, he may be suffering from gum infection or periodontal disease. Regular dental exams and cleanings from your Maple Heights veterinarian can spare your pet from the painful results of dental disease.
Improve Overall Health
The state of your pet’s teeth and gums can impact his overall health. Left unchecked, periodontal disease can cause damage to your pet’s vital organs. Dental issues such as decay, bleeding gums, broken teeth, and mouth tumors can be very painful for your pet, keeping him from eating normal meals. Over time, your pet may become weak, sickly and lethargic, due to lack of proper nourishment.
Good dental hygiene habits can keep your pet’s teeth healthy and strong from babyhood all the way through his senior years. At Suburban Veterinary Clinic, we recommend you have your pet’s teeth professionally cleaned by our veterinarian annually. Your pet will have no problems eating heartily when he has healthy teeth and gums.
Visit Suburban Veterinary Clinic for Dental Care
Protect your pet’s oral health with quality pet dental care services from Suburban Veterinary Clinic in Maple Heights. To schedule a dental exam for your beloved dog or cat, call (216) 662-6117 today.