What Are You Doing to Protect Your Pet's Oral Health?

What Are You Doing to Protect Your Pet's Oral Health?

If you are like most people, you invest a lot of time, energy, and even money into protecting your own oral health. But did you know your pet needs dental care too? Pet dental care helps protect your pet from tooth decay and gum disease. Without proper dental care, your pet could suffer the loss of his teeth and even develop serious, life-threatening health problems. Here at New Hope Animal Hospital, we provide pet dentistry services to patients in Durham and Chapel Hill.

Our Durham & Chapel Hill Animal Hospital Wants to Protect Your Pet's Oral and Overall Health

Pet dental care does a lot more than just keep your pet's breath smelling fresh, although it does that, too. Plaque and tartar can build up on your pet's teeth just as they can your own, and with the same consequences. Neglect your pet's oral health, and you leave him at risk of tooth decay, tooth breakage, tooth loss, and gum disease. Tooth decay and tooth loss can make it difficult for pets to eat and cause them a great deal of pain and discomfort. Practice good oral hygiene at home and take advantage of our pet dentistry services to protect your pet.

Our Durham and Chapel Hill vets recommend brushing your pet's teeth at home in order to prevent tooth decay. We can provide you with a special toothbrush and toothpaste designed for pets. Our vets can also offer you tips and advice for getting your pet used to the tooth brushing process. Most pets can be acclimated to having their teeth brushed with time and patience.

Regular dental cleanings are essential, too. Most pets need their teeth cleaned yearly. These cleanings are performed under general anesthesia. Ask our vets about scheduling your pet's regular dental cleanings.

How are you taking care of your pet's dental health? Tell us about your pet dental care habits in the comments!