Pet Dental Facts

• DID YOU KNOW THAT puppies develop 28 temporary teeth at age 2-3 weeks of age and that at about four months their 42 permanent teeth emerge?
• DID YOU KNOW THAT Poodles, Pugs, Schnauzers, Terriers, and other small dog breeds are more likely to develop periodontal disease?
• DID YOU KNOW THAT cats have about 26 temporary teeth at 2-3 weeks of age and that their 30 permanent teeth emerge at about 3-4 months?
• DID YOU KNOW THAT proper dental care can add as much as five years to your pet’s life?
• DID YOU KNOW THAT although dogs rarely get cavities, dental tarter, calculus, and gum disease are the most commonly seen ailments in older pets?

Dental Care Tips

• Brush your pet's teeth several times a week with a pet designed toothbrush and a pet designated toothpaste
• Encourage chewing on hard rubber toys while discourage playing with tennis balls as the "fuzz" on the tennis ball is damaging to your pet's enamel
• Enzymatic impregnated dental chews are great for deterring plaque.
• Oral hygiene rinse and gels are great for destroying plaque and the nasty smell in your pet's mouth.
• The use of Veterinary diets help destroy the plaque before it becomes calculus

To learn how you can perform a basic exam of your pet’s teeth as well as what to look for, click HERE

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Did you know
that proper dental
care can add as
much as five years to
your pet’s life?

Wright Animal Hospital is affiliated with Animal Specialty Services of Cook County. To visit the Animal Specialty Services website and view some of Dr. Drazner’s research papers, click HERE

The National Animal Poison Control Center’s 24 Hour Emergency Phone Number Is:
1-800-548-2423
(The NAPCC is located at the University of Illinois and there is a charge of  $30 per case, billable to your credit card. To charge to your phone, call
1-900-680-0000
You will be charged $20 for the first five minutes and $2.95 for each additional minute.))