Preventing Dental Disease in Dogs and Cats

Dr. Woerner discusses the pathophysiology of dental disease starting with the formation of the biofilm which turns into plaque. Plaque the accumulates more salivary minerals and turns into calculus or tartar. The calculus in turn causes inflammation and eventually results in periodontal disease.
Prevention needs to begin as soon as the pet’s permanent teeth are present. There are many choices of dental products however choosing the safest and most effective products should be done with your veterinarian. The gold standard continues to be brushing the teeth on a daily basis. If brushing is not an option there are dental wipes, sprays, water additives and dental chews or treats. Sometimes a combination of two products may be the beat approach. If your pet is already showing signs of dental disease such as bad breath, bleeding gums, pawing at their mouth, difficulty eating or weight loss you need to make an appointment for a dental examination with a veterinarian that performs dental cleanings. After the cleaning your veterinarian should customize a dental disease prevention protocol based on your pet’s individual needs.

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