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Most pet owners are familiar enough with doggy or kitty breath that they start to inch toward acceptance. But what if we told you that the first sign of periodontal (gum) disease was stinky breath? Aside from simple aging and normal wear and tear, the majority of pets over age three show many signs of dental disease. The good news is that with regular pet dental care, your best friend can enjoy a longer, healthier life (and better smelling breath!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Big Picture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pet dental care is just as important as human dental care. Sure, your cat or dog might not develop sugar-related cavities the way people do. But they can still suffer from poor hygiene. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Periodontal disease<\/a> begins when naturally-occurring oral bacteria mixes with food to form dental plaque. When combined with certain minerals in saliva, plaque hardens into tartar. This is typically noticeable right along the gumline, where the tartar appears yellow-brown. Accumulation grows and covers more tooth area over time, but what happens beneath the gum line is usually more problematic. Serious damage to bone and gum tissue precedes tooth loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Without attention to pet dental care<\/a>, periodontal disease can eventually cause damage to the vital organs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See the Signs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bad breath is usually the first sign that a pet has something going inside the mouth. As a symptom that disease is already progressing, bad breath should be dealt with promptly<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other symptoms of periodontal disease include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n