{"id":64,"date":"2024-02-06T09:49:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T14:49:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.allcrittersvet.com\/blog\/?p=64"},"modified":"2024-02-19T14:36:10","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T19:36:10","slug":"pet-dental-care-awareness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.allcrittersvet.com\/blog\/pet-dental-care-awareness\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Dental Care Awareness"},"content":{"rendered":"
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February is Pet Dental Awareness Month, and All Critters Veterinary Hospital<\/a> thinks it is a very important month indeed. Pet dental care is one of the most important things you can do for your pet, and is an indispensable part of any pet wellness care<\/a> strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Your Pet\u2019s Teeth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
When a pet chews, food particles mix with saliva. While most of this mixture goes down the esophagus and heads into the stomach for digestion, there are inevitably small pieces that become stuck in between and on the teeth. This residue mixes with bacteria in the mouth to form a sticky substance called plaque. If it is not removed this plaque remains on the teeth eventually mineralizes into a hard substance called tartar. Tartar is much harder to remove. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
Certain bacteria thrive in plaque and tartar on the teeth, and many of these produce stinky sulfur. Over time this plaque and tartar will also start to affect the surrounding soft tissues of the mouth and compromise the health of the teeth, gums, and nearby bone. <\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Things to Look For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Paying attention to subtle changes to your pet\u2019s mouth can alert us to trouble early. Also, bringing your pet in to see us at least once a year for a wellness exam can help us to be sure we don\u2019t see any issues.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us for an appointment<\/a> if you notice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n