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Tweet A DogGeek.com exclusive by Teresa Barker In order to be healthy, whether human or canine, one must do regular grooming. Dogs, not unlike teenagers, may need a little gentle coaxing, but will benefit greatly from simple at-home regular grooming. The more often you groom, the more conditioned they get to the treatment (literally and [...]
Tweet We all want our teeth to look great. Most of us take the time to brush and floss — and heck, we even buy those teeth whitening strips (which make us look ridiculous while we wear them). Our pets’ teeth are really important too. In order for dogs to effectively chew their food for [...]
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Tweet February is Dental Awareness Month. So why is dental care important for our pets? Just like humans, animals can develop plaque buildup, and if it’s not taken care of, it will lead to calculus buildup and eventually periodontal disease. Periodontal disease consists of gingivitis (gingival inflammation), which is reversible, and periodontitis (bone loss and [...]
Tweet Caring for your dog’s teeth is not only an important part of grooming; it is an integral part of keeping him healthy. Brushing your dog’s teeth is a task that should be done regularly to keep his mouth and teeth in tip top shape. There are times, however, when your dog needs a dental [...]
Tweet Brushing your dog’s teeth is one key element of pet dental care. For first-timers, however, the process can be confusing. Fear not, friends, for we’ve put together a video that shows you how to conduct this core element of pet dental care. Watch our video that shows you how to brush your dog’s teeth, [...]
Tweet February is National Dental Awareness month sponsored by the Veterinary Oral Health Council. Most people don’t realize that animals need dental care just like people who probably brush their teeth daily. By the age of two years 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have dental disease. Pet owners need to take steps to [...]
Tweet February is Dental Health Month, which means it’s time to lavish some attention on your pet’s teeth. It’s important to take proper care of canine and feline teeth, because if left untreated, plaque and tartar buildup can progress to painful periodontal disease. The bacteria from periodontal disease can spread to other organs and cause [...]
Tweet February is National Pet Dental Care Month. At what age in our pet’s life should we start to be concerned about dental care? As soon as possible while your pet is still young. Know what its teeth and mouth look like, get it accustomed to having its mouth opened and handled. You won’t know [...]
Tweet Did you know that February is Pet Dental Health Month? Mom celebrates by stuffing her face with candy hearts and chocolate bonbons, while chasing me around the house with a toothbrush. Human behavior remains a mystery to me, but I do realize that good dental hygiene is essential. Dog breath simply is not cute [...]
Tweet When it comes to dental care for dogs and cats, prevention is the strategy, just like it is for people. That’s why February — National Pet Dental Health Month — is the perfect time to remind animal lovers that caring for your pet’s teeth is crucial to his or her overall health. Webvet is [...]
Tweet February is Pet Dental Health Month — a good time to remember that dogs have oral care needs too. While dental health may not be at the top of your pet-care priorities, it is important to your dog’s health. Taking care of his choppers not only curbs dog breath and helps prevent periodontal disease [...]
