Among the essential grooming care for our pets, combing their fur, bathing them with the appropriate frequency, cutting their nails, cleaning their ears and brushing their teeth stand out. Good oral hygiene for dogs and cats is essential, not only for hygienic reasons, but also because it directly affects their health.
Although oral diseases are more common in small breed dogs, none are exempt from developing them. They are also common in cats. Your age and diet significantly influence oral health, but it is essential to carry out habits and care focused on cleaning your mouth. If you don’t usually brush your four-legged friend’s teeth, you should know that, in the long run, this will bring many negative consequences.
The most immediate negative consequence of poor oral health for your pet will be bad breath. As well as an unsightly appearance of her teeth, which will look dirty and neglected.
The accumulation of remains of food, water and saliva on the teeth gives rise to bacterial plaque. This originates tartar, which forms around the teeth and thus bacteria proliferate through our pet’s mouth.
What few people know is that periodontal diseases caused by poor oral hygiene in dogs and cats can lead to serious health conditions. Since the bacteria in your mouth spread to organs such as the heart, kidneys and liver through the blood.
On the other hand, the accumulation of tartar gives rise to infections that cause great pain to your pet, considerably reducing their quality of life. His mouth will hurt when chewing, preventing him from eating properly, as well as playing with his toys.
In some cases, periapical abscesses may occur, which consist of the accumulation of pus at the root of a tooth. When this happens, the support of the tooth is weakened and there is no choice but to extract it.
