Pet Dental Care: Keeping Your Dog or Cat's Teeth Healthy

Dental disease is one of the most common health issues in pets, yet it is often overlooked until pain or infection develops. Healthy teeth support better eating, fresher breath, and overall wellbeing.

Home dental care

• Brush with pet-safe toothpaste — start slowly with finger brushing
• Offer vet-approved dental chews for your pet's size
• Use drinking water additives only if your vet recommends them
• Check gums weekly: they should be pink, not red or swollen

Warning signs of dental problems

• Persistent bad breath
• Yellow or brown tartar buildup
• Drooling, pawing at the mouth, or difficulty eating
• Loose teeth or bleeding gums

Professional dental cleaning

When tartar builds up below the gum line, brushing alone is not enough. A veterinary dental cleaning under anaesthesia allows safe scaling, polishing, and examination of each tooth.

Ask our clinic team about dental checks during routine vaccinations or senior wellness visits. Early care is less costly and far more comfortable for your pet.