DENTAL CARE FOR DOGS

If dogs’ teeth aren’t cared for, they become prone to illness. Tartar fosters bacterial growth, causing gum irritation, inflammation, and other oral diseases.

“These dogs are normally given dog food, which predisposes them to tartar and several teeth- and gum-related problems, [all of] which could affect their sense of smell,” said Olarte.

Drs. Eugene Gom-o and Arrol Jan Aquino, graduates of the University of the Philippines (UP) Los Banos and UP Venerable Knight Veterinarians, respectively, supervised the outreach. Dr. Micah Sampaton-cabanayan, also a UP graduate, gave a lecture on the importance of dental health in dogs.