Putting Teeth Into Pet Health Care
This excerpt is from the CBS News Early Show web site. A link to the full article follows the excerpt.
Dr. Debbye Turner On How To Brush Their Teeth, And Why It Matters
NEW YORK, Jan. 8, 2008
(CBS) Pet owners do lots of great things for their four-legged friends, but one thing frequently overlooked is brushing their teeth.
The Early Show’s resident veterinarian, Dr. Debbye Turner, explained Tuesday that ignoring dental care for Fido and Fluffy could lead to problems — and not just bad breath for Rover.
According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, more than 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats develop gum disease by the time they’re three-years-old. Periodontal (gum) disease is the most common dental condition affecting dogs and cats, so it’s very important that you take good care of their teeth.
February happens to be National Pet Dental Health Month, Turner points out. So what better time to take the bite out of gum disease in pets?
To read the entire, informative, article please click on the following link:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/08/earlyshow/contributors/debbyeturner/main3686177.shtml
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