As many as 25 percent of our cats may be affected with cervical line lesions or feline dental resorptions. Usually these begin as lesions under the gumline. Inflammation and swelling of the gum follows and, if left untreated, eventually tooth loss. Broken teeth are not at all uncommon in dogs when their chewing behavior gets out of hand. Veterinarians skilled in dentistry have treatments available to preserve damaged teeth that would have been extracted in past years.
Proper nutrition is central to robust wellness and sound oral health.
For the comfort of your pet, this procedure requires anesthesia and, for your pet's safety, a pre-anesthetic blood test is advised. Complementing diet, veterinary check-ups and home dental care, two specially designed enzymatic chews are available for cats and dogs. Brushing Your Pet's Teeth Dental Care is Important come in two sizes and are eagerly and safely gnawed. The fish-flavored feline chews come in soft logs that can be crumbled over regular food. Proper nutrition is central to robust wellness and sound oral health.