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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/

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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.

SVA0-0174

ThePeoplesDispensaryforSickAnimals2010

www.pdsa.org.uk

6 million AppealWith your help we can build for the futurePDSA aces an ever-increasing demand or its veterinary services. We need toraise at least 6 million over the next our years to construct our new PDSAPetAid hospitals, with each one costing approximately 1.5 million.

I you would like to help PDSA by making a donation or by getting involved ina undraising initiative, phone 01952 204788 oremail [email protected]

PDSAFor pet owners registered at PDSA PetAid hospitals a range of

preventive treatments are sold. These include neutering, vaccinations,microchipping, prescription diets, and ea and worm treatments.

Leading veterinary charity, PDSA, unds and provides veterinary care tothe sick and injured pets o people in need and promotes responsiblepet ownership. The charity operates through a UK-wide network o48 PetAid hospitals and over 350 PetAid practices (contracted private practices).

For more inormation on PDSA and its work and to fnd out how you can help

support the charity by undraising, volunteering or making a donation:reephone 0800 917 2509email [email protected]

PDSA Head Ofce, Whitechapel Way,Priorslee, Telord, Shropshire TF2 9PQ

Registered charity nos. 208217 & SC037585

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