{"id":1292,"date":"2015-08-18T07:42:30","date_gmt":"2015-08-18T07:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/?page_id=1292"},"modified":"2024-01-03T13:32:24","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T13:32:24","slug":"pet-dental-health-month-so-long-stinky-breath","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/pawesome\/news\/pet-dental-health-month-so-long-stinky-breath\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Dental Health Month &#8211; so long stinky breath"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"news\">\n<p class=\"txt\">August is the <strong>Australian Veterinary Association\u2019s Pet Dental Health Month<\/strong> so there\u2019s no better time to check out your furry friend\u2019s teeth and brush up on your pet\u2019s dental regimen.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Vets around Australia are making a conscious effort to remind pet owners of the importance of good dental care for their pawsome pals. The <strong>first step to optimal dental care is to get your pet into best-practice teeth-brushing habits from a young age<\/strong>. After all, <strong>prevention is better than cure<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"__mcenew\" src=\"\/media\/3848\/005.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"436\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-603 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/005.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/005.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/005-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">To ensure that your cat or dog doesn\u2019t become a statistic\u2014namely <strong>one of the four out of five dogs and cats over the age of three with tooth decay<\/strong>\u2014here are some ways in which you can clean your dog\u2019s or cat\u2019s teeth.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\"><strong>Good dental health for dogs and cats <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be aware that dogs and cats don\u2019t naturally have smelly breath<\/li>\n<li>Brush up on the signs of tooth decay and infection: bad breath, red and inflamed gums and stained teeth<\/li>\n<li>Check your pet\u2019s teeth and gums regularly<\/li>\n<li>A diet of natural, raw food (fresh bones and raw meat) with help protect your pet\u2019s teeth and gums naturally<\/li>\n<li>Brush your pet\u2019s teeth regularly. If you start them young, they might actually enjoy it!<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your pet gets regular vet dental check-ups and, if needed, a professional clean<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"txt\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"__mcenew\" src=\"\/media\/3850\/004.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"655\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-602 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/004.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/004.jpg 655w, https:\/\/www.zookie.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/004-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">A healthy smile signals a happy pet so it\u2019s just as important to take good care of your fur baby\u2019s teeth as it is your own toothy pegs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">For more information about dental care for dogs and cats (horses and rabbits too!) check out the <strong><a title=\"Pet Dental Health\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ava.com.au\/public\/about-pets\/pet-dental-health-month\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Australian Veterinary Association<\/a><\/strong> website.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August is the Australian Veterinary Association\u2019s Pet Dental Health Month so there\u2019s no better time to check out your furry friend\u2019s teeth and brush up on your pet\u2019s dental regimen. Vets around Australia are making a conscious effort to remind pet owners of the importance of good dental care for their pawsome pals. 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