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Home My WebLink AboutThe Wingham Advance-Times, 1983-04-20, Page 38Page 8—Crossroads—April 20, 1903 Cr Gr an SmaIP res FRES ! Y UN ONT RI I KE s By Donald V. Martin "Taking the Bite Out of Dental Woes" Young cats and dogs (un- like humans) suffer from few dental problems. Most lose their deciduous or "milk" teeth between the ages of four to six months and, owners will often find these teeth on the floor or loose in the mouth. If you own a smaller dog breed, you may notice that your puppy's deciduous or "fangs" have not fallen out. No, this doesn't mean that your pet thinks he's Count Dracula, so don't worry un- less you catch him sneaking around in a little black cape. The teeth should be surgically removed by your veterinarian in order to avoid future jaw problems. Unless a tooth is broken, exposing the pulp, few complications will plague dogs before middle age. Un- like people, pets are not prone to cavities. Older pets' most common dental malady is the gradual build-up of a hard crusty dis- colored substance on the teeth, called "tartar". This results from mineral secre- tions in the saliva, precipi- tating on the teeth. It can surface as a problem as early as age six in certain animals although it is more common during ages nine and ten. Small dogs are more likely to have tartar build-up than larger breeds. Noticing foul breath is your first clue to a dental disorder r in your pet.How- __ er, your veterinarian should be able to detect any problems during your pet's annual check-up. Tartarbuild-upto is normal but it should be removed periodically. If not, food and bacteria will become trapped inside the gums causing inflammation and infection with the teeth eventually abscessing and falling out. Not only is this quite pain- ful, but it will also predispose your pet to heart and kidney disease. Unfortunately, the mouth is a haven for bac- teria which are carried throughout the body in the bloodstream, making a once very healthy pet, seriously Although dry cereal foods have some beneficial pre- ventative effect, they are not the built-in toothbrush we'd like them to be. Also, very few animals tolerate having their teeth brushed. (If you want to give it a try: one tsp. baking soda dissolved in warm water and one infant's toothbrush). The best pre- ventative action is to have the teeth scaled by your veterinarian when required. A word of caution: bones should never be fed to your pet under any circum- stances! Their beneficial ef- fect on keeping teeth clean is questionable and the pos- sible problems resulting from chewing bones can be disastrous. Protect your pet's "pearly whites" and general health through annual check-ups. PART BACK ON We reserve the right t li lit purchases to reasonable weekly family requirements. SUPER SPECIAL! 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