Dog Dental Facts:

• Puppies have baby teeth! Puppies have 28 baby teeth that erupt when they are between three and four weeks old. Their second set of 42 adult teeth begin to emerge at four months.
• Brown or yellow discoloration of the teeth at the gum line, deep or bright red inflamed gums and bad breath are indications of periodontal disease. It's time for a visit to the vet!
• Dogs teeth are not stronger than human teeth. This means that a dog can actually break a tooth by chewing on something very hard. Outdoor dogs often break a tooth by chewing on rocks or large sticks. If this happens, see your vet. Broken teeth can lead to serious infections.

Cat Dental Facts:

• Kittens, just like us humans, have baby teeth! A kitten's 26 baby teeth appear at about two to three weeks of age. The 30 adult teeth erupt between three and four months of age.
• Healthy teeth are ivory in color. A build up of plaque and tartar will appear as yellow and brown stains at the gum line. This discoloration or persistent bad breath can be an indicator of periodontal disease and you should take your pet to the veterinarian.
• Cats are prone to developing a painful condition called Resorptive lesions. This is a very painful inflammation of the gums and should be treated by your veterinarian as soon as possible. Almost a third of domestic cats will develop this condition in their lifetime.

Oral Diseases Are Important:

• Oraldisease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets.
• 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3 according to the American Veterinary Dental Society.
• Oral disease is entirely preventable.
• Pet owners should look for warning signs of oral disease. Common indications of oral disease include bad breath yellow-brown film on teeth bleeding gums going to the food bowl but not eating change of chewing or eating
• Oral inflammations and infection can spread through out the bloodstream and affect your pet's overall health.