SPLASH - Paws Aboard Newsletter - October 2005 - News for Active Boaters and Their Pets

Dental care is one of the most overlooked and neglected areas of pet healthcare. Your dog's dental health is as important to his or her well-being as yours is to you. Dogs depend on their teeth more than people do. They not only use them for eating, but almost as a hand, as well. The canine teeth of working dogs are especially important, allowing them to carry prey and other objects.

The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Dental Care Guidelines recommend regular oral examinations and dental cleanings, under general anesthesia, for all adult dogs. AAHA recommends these procedures at least annually starting at one year of age for small-breed dogs, and at two years of age for large-breed dogs.

Veterinary dental care should begin early, while your pet is still a puppy. Puppies have 28 temporary teeth that erupt at about three to four weeks of age. They have 42 permanent teeth that begin to emerge at about four months of age.
AAHA recommends that veterinarians evaluate puppies for problems related to the deciduous (baby) teeth, missing or extra teeth, swellings and oral development.

The key steps to take in maintaining the good health of your pet's teeth and gums include: regular visits to your veterinarian every 6 to 18 months, professional dental care, when needed, and proper dental care at home. Regularly brushing your dog's teeth is an important part of any preventive dental program. Special toothbrushes and toothpastes are available, to provide the best protection for dogs' teeth. Your veterinarian can show you the proper way to brush your pet's teeth.

Proper dental care can add as much as five years to your pet's life! Talk to your veterinarian about developing a dental care plan for your "best friend". Neither you nor your pet will regret it.

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