What is the one thing that annoys most people about their pets? The number one answer that I get is "their breath!" It is common knowledge that most animals have bad breath.
However, have you ever thought of why that is the case? Think for a moment if you never brushed your teeth or used mouth rinse how great would your breath smell? I want to talk for a moment about what the bad breath can mean for your beloved companion animal.
It can be a sign of an underlying, more serious disease.
This disease can shorten your dog or cat's lifespan and you may not even know it exists.
It is estimated that 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over the age of three suffer from some degree of periodontal disease.
In toy breeds, this rate can be much higher.
Periodontal disease can seriously deteriorate the gums and go on to destroy the supporting bones of the teeth.
You may notice this at first as what people call "doggie breath.
" If you examine the mouth of the animal, you may notice that the gums are red and inflamed and they can bleed easily.
There may be an increased accumulation of plaque and tartar on the teeth also.
The teeth will at some point become loose and fall out as periodontal disease progresses.
This can make eating difficult and painful for your pet.
Note: If you notice any inflamed tissue or a buildup of plaque and tarter on your pets teeth, make an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible to schedule a professional cleaning.
As periodontal disease progresses, more serious health problems can become an issue in your pet's health.
Bacteria that is found in the spaces between the teeth and gums can enter the pet's bloodstream and cause infection to or serious damage to vital organs such as the kidneys, lungs, heart or liver.
This can take three or more years off your pet's life.
Prevention of this widespread disease is the key to good health for your loyal animal friend.
Proper oral hygiene, started at an early age, can prevent most oral health problems with your precious canine or feline.
A vital component to your animal's oral hygiene health is daily brushing.
This can sometimes be quite tedious to do, especially if you have multiple household animals.
Cats can be even more challenging in allowing you to maneuver a toothbrush in their mouth.
I have found that using a finger brush is easier to use for small breeds.
With over 154 million pets in America, this is a tremendous concern for all animal lovers.
Even if you do not own a pet, please be sure to share this information with others that you know and love.
I have been a hobby breeder of toy breed dogs for nearly 13 years and I have used many products on the market for oral health care.
In my quest to find the best possible care for my animals I have found an excellent product to help prevent periodontal disease.
If your pet drinks water, then you can use it.
Should you desire more information on this disease or any other pet related topic, please feel free to email me at sheatinasparks@gmail.
com or visit my website for more information.
To Your Pet's Health, Sheatina Sparks
However, have you ever thought of why that is the case? Think for a moment if you never brushed your teeth or used mouth rinse how great would your breath smell? I want to talk for a moment about what the bad breath can mean for your beloved companion animal.
It can be a sign of an underlying, more serious disease.
This disease can shorten your dog or cat's lifespan and you may not even know it exists.
It is estimated that 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over the age of three suffer from some degree of periodontal disease.
In toy breeds, this rate can be much higher.
Periodontal disease can seriously deteriorate the gums and go on to destroy the supporting bones of the teeth.
You may notice this at first as what people call "doggie breath.
" If you examine the mouth of the animal, you may notice that the gums are red and inflamed and they can bleed easily.
There may be an increased accumulation of plaque and tartar on the teeth also.
The teeth will at some point become loose and fall out as periodontal disease progresses.
This can make eating difficult and painful for your pet.
Note: If you notice any inflamed tissue or a buildup of plaque and tarter on your pets teeth, make an appointment with your veterinarian as soon as possible to schedule a professional cleaning.
As periodontal disease progresses, more serious health problems can become an issue in your pet's health.
Bacteria that is found in the spaces between the teeth and gums can enter the pet's bloodstream and cause infection to or serious damage to vital organs such as the kidneys, lungs, heart or liver.
This can take three or more years off your pet's life.
Prevention of this widespread disease is the key to good health for your loyal animal friend.
Proper oral hygiene, started at an early age, can prevent most oral health problems with your precious canine or feline.
A vital component to your animal's oral hygiene health is daily brushing.
This can sometimes be quite tedious to do, especially if you have multiple household animals.
Cats can be even more challenging in allowing you to maneuver a toothbrush in their mouth.
I have found that using a finger brush is easier to use for small breeds.
With over 154 million pets in America, this is a tremendous concern for all animal lovers.
Even if you do not own a pet, please be sure to share this information with others that you know and love.
I have been a hobby breeder of toy breed dogs for nearly 13 years and I have used many products on the market for oral health care.
In my quest to find the best possible care for my animals I have found an excellent product to help prevent periodontal disease.
If your pet drinks water, then you can use it.
Should you desire more information on this disease or any other pet related topic, please feel free to email me at sheatinasparks@gmail.
com or visit my website for more information.
To Your Pet's Health, Sheatina Sparks
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