01/30/2026
Happy Dental Awareness Month! πββ¬ππ
February is National Dental Awareness Month. About 80% of dogs and 70% of cats develop some sort of dental disease by the age of 3!
Bad breath? Painful eating or pawing at face? Dental check-ups are important as they can help catch any early problems starting in your pets mouth.
Routine dental cleanings can also provide insight into what is going on under the gum line. These procedures do require anesthesia; this link will give you more info on why!
https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/pet-owners/petcare/when-your-pet-needs-anesthesia
Other tips to keep up with dental health at home would be to find VOHC approved dental products in stores or online! Products like proper toothpaste and dental chews could be a great starting point.
Want more information and to see how your furry family members Dental Hygiene is? Give us a call and make an appointment with one of our amazing doctors!