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Page 22, Boca Club News

Pet Matters
Pet Matters

You and Your Pet:

Preventative Pet Dental Care

By Dr. Christine Fellacher-Compitillo, DVM, Calusa their deciduous teeth are present. I have found that the after the dental cleaning to prevent tartar from adhering
Veterinary Center, 6900 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, greatest success comes when pet toothpaste and a likable to the teeth. Patience is an important part of starting the
FL 334 87 (561) 999-3000 www.cvcboca.com flavor is introduced on the owner’s finger. This allows an routine; two or three teeth at a time is still a victory.
When I’m fortunate enough to welcome a new puppy easy way to move around the mouth carefully. Positive Some other methods that can help with oral hygiene
or kitten to the practice I review basic care. I discuss topics experiences are so very important so that the puppy or are dental wipes, certain dental chews and dental washes.
such as training, feeding and grooming. One of the topics kitten doesn’t object in the future. Attempting to insert a Teeth should be brushed at least three times a week to
I think is so important and I take time to discuss is oral toothbrush into the mouth and possibly having the puppy prevent plaque from adhering to the teeth.
hygiene. or kitten object, and then missing the teeth and hitting Removing plaque before it turns into tartar is key
Most new pet parents have prepared to bring their new the gum may cause the puppy or kitten to object tooth to preventing periodontal disease, which has been noted
member of the family home by doing some research. They brushing in the future. in dogs and cats as early as three years old. Periodontal
understand that handling is very important—i.e., touching Older dogs and cats can benefit from this approach as disease can cause pain when chewing as well as tooth loss.
feet, toes and ears. However, they often appear to be well. I encourage clients to start with the same technique Tooth loss isn’t the only concern. Bacteria can spread to
surprised when I speak about introducing pet toothpaste and over time to gain the acceptance of using a toothbrush the heart and other organs that can cause health problems.
with their finger to make the motions of a toothbrush while prior to having a cleaning. This allows for easier care

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