Pets & Dental Care

Did you know that your pets’ dental care is of utmost importance? To the extent that it can affect their health? This month, Citadel guest columnist PRIYA PODUVAL writes on the dental care your pet requires…

- Priya Poduval

Do you find yourself looking in the mirror often and checking out your pearly whites? Well, if you have a pet at home, then it’s about time you checked his too.

Do you smell bad breath? Are his teeth yellow and covered in tartar? Are any teeth missing or broken? Do you see red or swollen gums? Have you noticed your pet wincing in pain while eating? What about his appetite? Is it normal?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, then your dog’s oral hygiene is at risk. Make an appointment with your vet ASAP!

Most pet parents take care of their pets to the best of their ability; there is no doubt about that. There is adequate exercise, monthly grooming sessions, the best food and vacations with the family.

But even so, not many remember to do a routine check of their pet’s oral cavity, gums and teeth. Did you know that the heart, kidneys and joints are likely to be affected when bacteria enters the body through lesions in the oral cavity of the dog?

Are you surprised? No pet parent ever expects this, nor wants their beloved pet to go through this. Well, a stitch in time saves nine. This article is a guide to your pet’s dental care.

If you have a puppy or kitten, you need not wait for the onset of oral problems to start a dental care regime. There is no better day than today. If your regular vet does dental work, then there’s nothing like it else, find a good one who specializes in dental treatment.