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Important! Pet Dental Health Solutions to Oral Care Crisis Among Pets

At a veterinarian conference in Orlando, Florida, a Vetrenarian asked 400 fellow veterinarians if they regularly brushed their own pets‘ teeth. Only four said they did. With such dismal statistics, it’s no wonder oral disease is the No. 1 health problem among dogs and cats over age three, afflicting up to 80 percent of these pets in North America. It’s a huge issue that can cause serious health problems, major discomfort and behavioral changes in your pet,” Periodontal disease is a serious deterioration of the gums and supporting bones of the teeth.  Read about another secret of dental health care at the end of this article!

Left unchecked, the bacteria that cause this disease can enter the bloodstream, causing infection to vital organs. Research indicates that proper oral health may extend the life of your pet by two to five years!

Oral disease in pets is largely preventable.

Imagine what your own teeth would look like if you never brushed.

“Pet owners can save hundreds of dollars and spare their pets from uncomfortable oral procedures simply by practicing pet oral health care.

ps my own Vet says my dog’s teeth are the best teeth he has seen. And, I have one more secret! I give my dogs the “smoky bones - the big round firm ones” I buy at a pet shop. ( I never buy the “cookie” ones. They just make the dog fat! Make sure you don’t get the ones that break apart either. They last for months, the dogs love them, and so do I and so does my Vet

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