MY MY, WHAT BEAUTIFUL TEETH

Good oral health is essential for the overall wellbeing of our four-legged friends. Figures show four out of five dogs and cats over the age of three have some form of dental disease. Symptoms include bad breath, reduced appetite, behavioural changes around eating and drinking, broken or loose teeth, lumps or bleeding in the mouth, discolouration or build-up of plaque and tartar on the teeth, inflammation of the gums, drooling, chattering of the teeth and pawing at the mouth. Yet dogs are also great at hiding pain, and sadly, many suffer in silence with periodontal disease, which can go undetected for long periods. Prevention is better and less painful than a cure, so to maintain your pet’s oral health, focus on the following. • Brush your fur baby’s teeth with a toothbrush and toothpaste formulated for pets. • Provide pet-safe bones to aid in mechanical plaque removal. • Feed them dental treats/ chews, such as Lovebites Dentashield, Greenies or Savourlife. •

Visit your vet at least once a year for a dental check-up to catch any early signs of disease and ask for advice about a dental care routine for your pet.