Does your pet have a sparkling smile? - Petquote pet insurance
We wouldn’t dream of neglecting our own teeth or our children’s – but unfortunately, many people do not realise how essential regular, preventative dental care is for their pet.
Pet Smile Month is an initiative to promote awareness of the importance of oral hygiene for pets.
If a pets teeth are not regularly cleaned and cared for, not only will the pet have bad breath, but poor oral hygiene can result in:
* Pain with associated loss of appetite and in extreme cases serious weight loss
* Poor Health – bacteria from inflammation and destruction of gums can be a primary source of infection resulting in heart, kidney and liver disease
Vet2Pet lifetime health insurance from leading pet insurance provider Pinnacle Pet Healthcare Limited and National Veterinary Services - offers top tips to combat pet dental disease:
* Ensure that the dog or cat becomes familiar with routine, home dental care from an early age
* A pets teeth should be brushed every day – tooth brushing every second day is 60% less effective than daily brushing
* There are various dental diets now available that help break down plaque and tartar
* Many toys and chews provide a degree of mechanical abrasion which helps with plaque and tartar removal
* The pet should have at least an annual dental check with a veterinary surgeon
Vet2Pet provides value for money, lifetime cover against the unexpected costs of veterinary bills.
What’s more, when owners insure their pet, the policy includes a free preventive care welcome kit containing dietary, flea and worming information and samples – plus a Dentipet finger toothbrush and toothpaste sample.
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