The Whole 'Tooth'

Why dental care is vital for your dog’s health

- Noleen Fouri

Imagine the following: you wake up during the night with a throbbing pain in your jaw. That tooth you have been ignoring is finally getting its revenge on you. You will have to go to the dentist. While the pain is preventing you from going back to sleep, you think about getting injected in your gums, the sound of the drill and the discomfort of a numb face ... no fun!

A bad taste in your (dog’s) mouth

Our dogs can also suffer from dental disease, and while they cannot tell us that they are experiencing pain or discomfort, there are ways to tell.

Your vet will check your dog’s teeth when you take him for his annual vaccination and check-up, but as that only happens once a year, it is important that you regularly make sure that his pearly whites are in order.