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May is Pet Dental Month at Hilton Vet

Hilton Vet Hospital owner Dr Heinrich Van Niekerk said that four out of five dogs and cats over the age of three years have some sort of dental disease which may go unnoticed by their owners. “Pets often won’t show signs of toothache.  Even pets with sore gums, infected mouths and broken teeth will continue to eat so owners may not see any problems,” he said.

So how can you tell if your dog or cat has a toothache?

“The best thing is to lift the lips and have a look at your pet’s teeth every month. Your pet should not have a bad breath. Bad breath is a sign of infection. Gums may be red and inflamed and the teeth stained with tartar or they may drool saliva,” Dr Heinrich said.

“Annual dental health checks are an ideal opportunity for owners to find out if their pet has existing problems which have gone unnoticed. Dental health checks also help ensure bacteria and toxins from dental infections do not spread to the heart, liver and kidneys through the blood stream. We also recommend regular tooth brushing and many cats and dogs can be trained to enjoy having their teeth brushed, especially if you start at an early age. About 80 per cent of adult animals have some degree of dental disease, which becomes more severe with age,” Dr Heinrich continued.

Hilton Vet Hospital is doing FREE dental Health Checks, with no obligations, to help you look after your pet’s teeth. And to make it even better they are giving a 10% Discount on all dental work during the month of May. Your pet also gets a show bag full of goodies to take home.

Call today on 9331 8375 to book your pet’s FREE dental health check.

The Hilton Vet Hospital will be running a pet dental month promotion throughout May and will be offering
FREE DENTAL HEALTH CHECKS AND 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL DENTAL WORK