Dental Care

DO YOU WANT YOUR PETS TEETH TO LOOK LIKE THESE!!!

Your Pet's Mouth and Why It Is Important

Did you know your pet accumulates plaque and develops dental calculus 5 times faster than people?  Most dogs and cats show signs of gingival disease by the time they are 3 years old.  But bad breath isn't the only consequence.  With periodontal disease, your pet experiences pain and his or her bloodstream is showered with bacteria from the mouth - potentially causing problems with the heart, kidneys, and liver.  By following good dental hygiene, you can make a dramatic difference in helping your pet live a longer, healthier life. 

Please click on the "Dental Evaluation" link to review the form.  Print it out and bring it with you the next time you visit the Belle Mead Animal Hospital for a dental evaluation of your pet.

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