insideKENT Magazine Issue 86 - May 2019 | Page 160

Allpets Vet Clinic challenges
pet owners to check their
pet’s teeth early
Did you know...
….80% of dogs and 70%
of cats show some signs
of tooth and mouth
disease by the age of 3….
….poor dental health
can lead to bad breath
(halitosis), loose teeth
and tooth loss, mouth
pain and poor appetite….
Many people tell me they give their dog a dental
chew, yet when I open their mouths I see plenty of
problems in there! Dental chews may help, but alone
will not prevent the problem.
Our pets can have dental problems as a result of a
breed tendency (like my dog in the picture), a diet
susceptibility (mushy food), and a busy household
scenario, where teeth problems quietly build up.
Dogs and cats don’t tell us that plaque is eating into
their gum-lines, or that painful absorptive lesions
(holes) are developing in their cats teeth. These
….dental disease can
cause serious health
problems where bacteria
from the teeth enter the
blood and can affect the
heart, kidneys and liver….
….preventative dental
care in the form of
brushing and dentals
can significantly improve
your pet’s health and
quality of life….
problems are hidden from owners. You may see a
sign such as eating on one side, or jumping back
when eating, or just plain bolting of food so that they
avoid the pain altogether. But animals are generally
stoic and don’t complain until the damage is so far
gone that everyone notices!
So many pets end up losing their teeth, even young
pets, that we have made it a priority at Allpets
Veterinary Clinic to professionally clean your pet’s
teeth. Afterwards we will spend some time showing
you the different ways you can keep their teeth clean
after their procedure.
In the month of May we are offering a free take home kit with every dental booked with us, whether it
is for a minor scale and polish, or for major extractions. The outcome will be one happy pet, one happy
owner and one toolkit to help keep it that way!
Kind Hearts and Caring Hands
www.allpetsvetclinic.co.uk | 01689 834 109
10 Station Square, Petts Wood, Kent, BR5 1NA