At Crescent Springs Animal Hospital, the wellness of every dog is a priority, and proper pet dental care plays an important role in your furry friend’s overall health. As the Crescent Spring, KY, area’s premier animal hospital, the animal lovers at Crescent Springs Animal Hospital are here to answer a few frequently asked questions about doggy dental maintenance:

• What are the signs that my dog needs better dental care? While many people think of “dog breath” as an inevitable part of dog ownership, it’s actually a sign of an unhealthy mouth that’s teeming with bacteria! If your pup’s breath is pungent, you probably need to improve their dental hygiene routine.
• Why is mouth bacteria a bad thing? Bacteria eventually leads to plaque and tartar buildup, which can cause dental disease. When dogs develop dental disease, it can result in excessive drooling, pain while chewing, loose teeth, and eventually tooth loss. It lowers your best buddy’s quality of life, and mouth bacteria can even be linked to heart disease.
• What can be done to promote oral health? There are lots of tartar control treats on the market, but most of them don’t do much in terms of preventing dental disease. A veterinarian from Crescent Springs Animal Hospital can inspect your dog’s teeth and make an expert recommendation. In-office pet dental cleaning, at-home care programs, and regular dental checkups are all great ways to improve your dog’s dental health.

To schedule an animal clinic dental checkup for your four-legged friend call Crescent Springs Animal Hospital at (859) 331-6608, or visit them online for more information.