The first sign of your pet's having serious dental problems is bad breath.

At Eldorado Animal Clinic, we check the pet's mouth and teeth for any signs of periodontal disease and assess possible actions that can be taken to keep periodontal disease from developing. Preventive dental care protects your dog or cat from periodontal disease which can lead to diseases of the kidneys, heart and liver.

Prevention of periodontal disease is quite simple. A diet of dry food, including hard treats, regular brushing of your pet's teeth, a thorough cleaning of the teeth whenever needed, and dental examinations annually or semi-annually by a veterinarian can virtually assure your pet's freedom from this disease.

Dr. T. Murt Byrne