Dental Disease in Pets FRANKLINVEts Dr Georgia Paterson BVSC Need a Dental disease is one of the most common diseases we see in pets coming through our clinic. It can have a significant impact on their quality of life sometimes broken Pets or loose teeth may vet? also be noticeable. Commercial farm and can usually be easily identified and Prevention is always better than managed. Equine Lifestyle farm a cure so even if Keeping our pets' teeth healthy helps to improve overall wellness and increases their lifespan by allowing them to maintain their appetite through to old age. Other risks posed by dental disease include systemic diseases e.g. heart, kidney and liver disease, diabetes, arthritis, and anaemia, as well as more you aren't noticing any of these signs in your pet, good home care is also Pet an important part of maintaining dental hygiene. Dental diets have been specially formulated to help mechanically remove tartar and adjust the composition of saliva to reduce the degree of tartar development. You can also try brushing your pet's teeth with a soft toothbrush and animal-safe toothpaste from your vet clinic many animals will tolerate this with some training and a bit of patience. Consults at Waitakaruru localised diseases. These include Mon & Wed 3-5pm tooth-root abscesses leading to eye disease, draining tracts (presenting as non-healing sores of the face, jaw and nasal cavities), and jaw fractures due to weakening of the bone surrounding diseased teeth. Things to look for at home which may indicate that your cat or dog needs a dental check-up include smelly breath. going off their food, chewing on one side of the mouth only, dropping food or otherwise having difficulty eating. If you can have a look in your pet's mouth advice on whether dental treatment is you may notice a build-up of brown/tan coloured tartar on some of the teeth, redness around the gums (gingivitis), and health in your animals at home. Next time you bring your pet into the clinic for their annual health check-up. your vet will be more than happy to offer necessary, and make some suggestions around how to maintain good dental Our team of locally based vets are here to help 24/7. KOPU 99 KOPU ROAD. 07 868 5007 (FARM & PETS) PAEROA 3 PUKE ROAD. 07 862 7295 (FARM & PETS) WAITAKARURU 563 STATE HWAY 25. 07 868 9030 (FARM & PETS) ALL OPEN MON - FRI 8AM - 5PM EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS VET SERVICES www.FRANKLINVETS.CO.NZ Dental Disease in Pets FRANKLINVEts Dr Georgia Paterson BVSC Need a Dental disease is one of the most common diseases we see in pets coming through our clinic. It can have a significant impact on their quality of life sometimes broken Pets or loose teeth may vet? also be noticeable. Commercial farm and can usually be easily identified and Prevention is always better than managed. Equine Lifestyle farm a cure so even if Keeping our pets' teeth healthy helps to improve overall wellness and increases their lifespan by allowing them to maintain their appetite through to old age. Other risks posed by dental disease include systemic diseases e.g. heart, kidney and liver disease, diabetes, arthritis, and anaemia, as well as more you aren't noticing any of these signs in your pet, good home care is also Pet an important part of maintaining dental hygiene. Dental diets have been specially formulated to help mechanically remove tartar and adjust the composition of saliva to reduce the degree of tartar development. You can also try brushing your pet's teeth with a soft toothbrush and animal-safe toothpaste from your vet clinic many animals will tolerate this with some training and a bit of patience. Consults at Waitakaruru localised diseases. These include Mon & Wed 3-5pm tooth-root abscesses leading to eye disease, draining tracts (presenting as non-healing sores of the face, jaw and nasal cavities), and jaw fractures due to weakening of the bone surrounding diseased teeth. Things to look for at home which may indicate that your cat or dog needs a dental check-up include smelly breath. going off their food, chewing on one side of the mouth only, dropping food or otherwise having difficulty eating. If you can have a look in your pet's mouth advice on whether dental treatment is you may notice a build-up of brown/tan coloured tartar on some of the teeth, redness around the gums (gingivitis), and health in your animals at home. Next time you bring your pet into the clinic for their annual health check-up. your vet will be more than happy to offer necessary, and make some suggestions around how to maintain good dental Our team of locally based vets are here to help 24/7. KOPU 99 KOPU ROAD. 07 868 5007 (FARM & PETS) PAEROA 3 PUKE ROAD. 07 862 7295 (FARM & PETS) WAITAKARURU 563 STATE HWAY 25. 07 868 9030 (FARM & PETS) ALL OPEN MON - FRI 8AM - 5PM EMERGENCY AFTER HOURS VET SERVICES www.FRANKLINVETS.CO.NZ