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Dental Home Care 

6/19/2014

 
Dental disease is the most common condition seen in dogs and cats. As the saying goes, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." The same is true for oral health. Teaching your dog or cat to let you brush their teeth is the single most effective way to decrease the build up of tartar and plaque which can lead to periodontal disease. Here is a link to the American Veterinary Dental College recommendations for home dental care. We emphasize that you do NOT need to open your dog or cat's mouth. Simply lift the lips and gently massage a soft child's toothbrush along the outside surface of the teeth. Use a toothpaste that is formulated for animals (does not contain foaming agents since our pet's cannot spit).  We are happy to discuss this with you or show you how to do this at your pet's next visit. 

A veterinarian demonstrates proper tooth brushing technique in this youtube video. 

Can't brush? Here is a list of products approved by the Veterinary Oral Health Council to slow the build up of tartar and/or plaque. 

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    Links 

    Important information about Canine Influenza plus other links...

    https://www.avma.org/KB/Resources/Reference/Pages/Canine-Influenza-Backgrounder.aspx

    It's a good Idea to occasionally check this link for the current over-the-counter food recalls for dogs and cats...

    http://www.petful.com/recalled/recalled-smallbatch-pets-frozen-dog-cat-food/​

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​10501 Metropolitan Avenue
Kensington, MD 20895

Phone: 301.587.6099
Fax: 301.587.2007

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