At-Home Dental Care for Pets
Whether you have a new puppy or an older pet who has just had a dental procedure, learning how to prevent plaque and tartar build-up with home dental care is the best way to prevent dental problems from occurring.
Caring for pets goes beyond the exam room. As part of our commitment to veterinary education and outreach, we offer this free resource library with trusted, practical guidance on topics from behavior and training to dental care and surgery preparation. Each resource is reviewed by our Chief Veterinary Medical Officer to help pet parents feel informed, prepared, and confident in caring for their pets. Use the filters below to browse by topic or pet type.
Whether you have a new puppy or an older pet who has just had a dental procedure, learning how to prevent plaque and tartar build-up with home dental care is the best way to prevent dental problems from occurring.
Learning how to prevent plaque and tartar build-up with home dental care is the best way to prevent dental problems from occurring.
Cats can develop quite severe dental problems without ever giving any clues that they are suffering. As responsible cat owners, we must care for our cats’ mouths just as we care for the rest of them.
Some studies show that up to 60-80% of dogs can be affected by dental disease.