Rpc Dental Care
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Dental care
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Dental care
Prevention o dental diseaseis much better than cure.
Dogs and cats
There are specially
designed oods,
toys and chews
available to
help keep
pets teeth
clean.
While these can help, regular
toothbrushing is the best way to keep
the teeth clean and healthy.
Feeding bones is not
recommended as
they can damage
the teeth or gums,
and ragments can
become stuck in
the throat.
Do pets need dental care
Looking ater our pets teeth is just as
important as looking ater our own.
Without healthy teeth and gums, a pet
may not be able to chew ood, could
develop bad breath and suer dental pain.
Feeding a pet sugary treats and not
brushing their teeth can cause build-up
o dental plaque, which is ormed
rom bacteria. I let, plaque can
orm yellow/brown tartar. The acid
created by the bacteria in plaque seriously
damages the surace o
the teeth and irritates
the gums. This canlead to gingivitis
(inammation o the
gums), periodontal
disease (damage
to the tissues
around the teeth)
and tooth loss.
Forademonstration
fromavetofhowto
brushyourdogorcats
teeth,visitpdsa.org.uk/
pethealthvideos
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Rabbits Vets advise that rabbitsshould be fed as follows:
At least their body size in hay
each day
A handful of fresh vegetables,
morning and eveningOne tablespoon of commercial
rabbit nuggets once a day for
rabbits under 3.5kg, or one
tablespoon twice a day for
rabbits over 3.5kg.
Toothbrushing
Special toothbrushes and toothpastes areavailable or dogs and cats. Pet toothpaste,
which usually has a meaty avour, should
always be used because pets dislike
human toothpaste.
Pets should be introduced to
toothbrushing as young as possible,
though it can be successully started
in adult animals.
Dont feed a muesli-type mix to
rabbits as it is linked to painfuldental disease.
Unlike human teeth, rabbit teeth grow
continuously throughout their lie. This
means that they need to nibble constantly,
to wear their teeth down. Wild rabbits
achieve this by eating lots o grass. Petrabbits should have constant access to
good quality hay. I rabbits dont eat
enough grass or hay, their teeth can
become overgrown, leading to painul
mouth ulcers. In severe cases, overgrown
tooth roots can even penetrate the eye
socket. Hay is essential in helping to
prevent such tragic cases.
Signs of dental disease in pets
Signs that your pet is suering rom dental
disease include bad breath, yellow/brown
plaque-covered teeth, and red or
bleeding gums.
Other signs include difculty eating,ood alling rom the mouth, a lack o
interest in ood, weight loss, ace
rubbing and excessive saliva.
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PDSA vets adviseLooking ater your pets teeth is an important part omaintaining their overall health and wellbeing.
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