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Your
Dog's
Health
Why
your Dogs Breath
is
NO Laughing Matter
Your dogs health is important to you. You show her how important
by keeping her well fed and groomed, making sure she gets plenty
of exercise and providing a collection of fun, safe toys for
her entertainment. You don't skimp on the quality of his food.
And to reward good boys and girls, there are always lots of
delicious treats in the cupboard.
But if he has bad breath, you could be overlooking a serious
problem with your dogs health.
"Dog
Breath" is such a common condition that we make jokes about
it. Sometimes we even tease our human "friends" using
"dog breath" in play-ground style name-calling ( although
hopefully this is limited to teenage boys.) And I know many
pet owners who comment that they love their dog or cat like
a child, but just can't stand the smell of the animal's breath!
Well, guess what? "Dog Breath" isn't normal.
It's estimated
that 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over the age
of three suffer from the periodontal disease — a serious deterioration
of the gums and supporting bones of the teeth. Yes, it's periodontal
disease that's responsible for "dog breath". But the
problem doesn't confine itself to your furry baby's mouth. It's
an infection, and the tiny creatures responsible for it can
break loose and enter the bloodstream. Once they do, they can
infect vital organs such as the liver and kidneys, endangering
your dogs health by causing a far more serious illness.
The best
way to insure your dogs health, especially where periodontal
disease is concerned, is with prevention. It can make all the
difference.