Bad breath? Dental health is too often overlooked
Most dogs over three develop periodontal disease, with effects far beyond bad breath.
Prevention · · Casavet veterinary team
Bad breath often hides periodontal disease. Tartar carries bacteria that can enter the bloodstream and affect the heart, kidneys and liver.
Signs to watch
Look for strong breath, brown deposits, red or bleeding gums, drooling and difficulty chewing. Animals hide chronic pain remarkably well.
Professional cleaning
Under general anaesthesia, we clean, polish and inspect every tooth. An annual dental check lets us intervene before lasting damage develops.