Not yours…your dog’s!
We love our pets but it’s hard to get close to them when they have bad breath and the worst part is: this could be an warning sign of poor health and potential problems.
Over 90% of dogs over the age of 3 suffer from some sort of dental disease. Do you know how to check to see if your dog or cat is healthy?
In the interview below with Family First’s Marijo Tinlin, pet health expert and doctor of veterinary medicine Andrea Sanchez gives us the 3 steps to helping keep your pets gums healthy. February is pet dental health month so it’s the perfect time to learn these great tips.
Some health issues correlated to poor oral health include kidney, liver or heart disease. You can prevent these with a 3-step process, according to Sanchez.
1. Flip – flip your pet’s lips so you can see their teeth and check for yellow or brown stains or gum redness. Try brushing their teeth regularly, if they will let you.
2. Check – get your pet’s teeth checked annually at their physical check up
3. Treat – give them a treat like a Greenies brand textured treat that has been proven to be as effective as brushing your pet’s teeth.
Dr. Sanchez is a graduate of Oregon State University and currently works at Banfield Veterinary Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. She and her husband have three cats – Daniel, Pablo and Felix.
Marijo Tinlin is the editor of Family First. She is also a published author of the book “How to Raise an American Patriot.” She lives in Colorado with her husband and their children.