August is Dental Month at Maleny Vet Services, so now is the perfect time to get your pet’s teeth in good order!

A popular highlight of Dental Month is the FREE DENTAL CHECK-UPS by our trained super-nurses. One of our nurses will thoroughly examine your pet’s mouth to help identify potential signs of dental disease, and guide you through possible at-home dental care routines that can be tailored to your pet’s specific needs. If more clinical assistance is required, during August we also offer a 10% discount on scale and polish procedures.

Good dental health is so important for pets, which is why we dedicate a whole month to educating our clients about it every year. Unlike us, pets can’t brush their teeth regularly so they are at risk of developing serious dental problems as bacteria and plaque accumulates on their teeth, contributing to gum disease or gingivitis.

Some common signs that might mean your dog has dental disease include smelly breath, a build-up of plaque on its teeth (brown or black gunk or stain), difficulty eating, inflamed or bleeding gums or pawing at the mouth.

Untreated dental disease does not only cause pain but will lead to other serious health problems. If dental disease gets bad enough, teeth will often need to be extracted via surgery, as they can form tooth root abscesses if left in the mouth. The bacteria associated can spread to the bloodstream and cause problems in other organs such as kidney, liver and heart disease.

Good dental hygiene is the best form of prevention. Some preventative options to care for your dog’s teeth include brushing with a soft toothbrush and a doggie toothpaste, water additives to reduce the amount of bacteria in the mouth, or dental diets that mechanically clean the teeth as the dog chews.

To schedule your pet’s free dental check-up, please call 5494 3622 or book online here. We look forward to seeing lots of healthy grins soon!