24/01/2026
Dental diseases are the most common disease in pet dogs and cats, affecting up to 90% of dogs and 70% of cats who are above the age of 3-5 years. Daily tooth brushing at home and once a year veterinary dental check ups are essential to maintain an ideal dental health. During the annual check up, your veterinarian will assess the oral health and make recommendations about the need of a professional dental scaling. Untreated dental issues lead to bad-breath, pain and discomfort and even loss of teeth. Moreover, when millions of bacteria enter the blood stream from the mouth daily, it affects the long term health of essential organs like the heart, kidneys and the liver๐พ๐บ๐ถ