{"id":1774,"date":"2020-01-08T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-08T10:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/budgetvetcare.improvepetcare.com\/?p=1774"},"modified":"2025-02-27T06:00:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-27T06:00:14","slug":"february-is-national-pet-dental-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/budgetvetcare.improvepetcare.com\/february-is-national-pet-dental-month\/","title":{"rendered":"All You Need To Know About Dental Health in Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s very crucial to pay attention to your pet\u2019s dental health. Any kind of bad breath from the pet\u2019s mouth shouldn\u2019t be ignored as it may potentially damage your pet\u2019s teeth or gums. According to a survey, many pets have dental diseases by the time they turn 3. Thus, to spread awareness about the importance of oral hygiene, February is celebrated as National Pet Dental Month<\/strong>. So, below is everything you need to know about pet dental health and how to maintain oral hygiene in pets.<\/p>\n

Dental Disease in Pets<\/h2>\n

The dental disease mainly affects the teeth and gums of the pet. It begins with the accumulation of food and bacteria and then it forms plaque around the gums. Moreover, if the plaque is not removed, it will turn into tartar over time. The reason why it\u2019s dangerous to health is that tartar not only forms above the gumline but it also goes below the gumline. This gives rise to many dental health issues such as gingivitis and other periodontal diseases.<\/p>\n

If these infections are not treated on time, they can further damage your pet\u2019s teeth and could also lead to health issues. Below are the signs of dental disease in pets \u2013<\/p>\n