Your pet’s mouth: A guide to canine and feline dental health
Veterinary experts emphasize that oral health is critical for pets, as dogs and cats often mask dental pain until conditions become severe. Regular check-ups and home hygiene are essential to prevent systemic health complications in companion animals.
Why it matters
It provides practical health advice for pet owners, highlighting the often-overlooked link between dental hygiene and overall animal longevity.
Jerzy Gawor, a visiting veterinary dental specialist at Vet Central, with a canine patient.
Listen Summarise Oral health issues in pets like dogs and cats often go unnoticed as they hide pain, but these problems can cause serious complications and require regular veterinary check-ups. Veterinary dental care focuses on prevention with diagnosis, treatment and home care, involving cooperation between pet owners and veterinary teams for effective management. Modern veterinary dentistry offers advanced treatments and emphasises home hygiene routines to maintain pets’ dental health and improve their overall quality of life. AI generated
SINGAPORE – Milo was a nine-year-old poodle who was still excited for walks. He wolfed down his kibble and curled up on the sofa every evening exactly as he always had. His owner had no reason to worry.
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