February is Pet Dental Month!

Along with February being American Heart month for humans, for your furry loved ones it’s also Pet Dental Month. Center Pet agrees with the American Veterinary Medical Association about taking care of your pet’s teeth. The American Veterinary Medical Association encourages pet owners to take care of their dog and cats teeth, because of the bacterial troubles that can occur inside their mouths. And terrible periodontal health is something that can definitely be helped and fixed by pet owners.

An animal’s teeth should be taken care of just like humans. If their teeth and gums are not taken care of, they can develop more serious medical conditions. These small periodontal problems and infections can lead to other more serious health issues. The bigger issues that can come out of poor periodontal health are: kidney disease, diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular problems—like heart attacks. These potential life threatening troubles can be avoided, if pet owners take proper care of their pet’s teeth.

Make sure you have a daily dental routine for your pets, as you do with yourself. The number one effective way to help your pet not have poor oral health and periodontal problems, is brushing your pet’s teeth. Brushing their teeth can deduct tartar and plaque, just like in humans!

Center Pet encourages their clients to schedule dental exams while at the veterinarian. While doing that, Center Pet features C.E.T Home Dental Care products to keep pet’s teeth clean and diseased free. Center Pet carries the Enzymatic Toothpaste, which should be applied to a soft tooth brush and various forms of Hygiene chews for cats and dogs.

According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, “80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three.” Center Pet is here to help combat horrific periodontal health in pets and prevent awful diseases, so your pet is happy and healthy!