Dental Health for Your Pet

We know how to take care of our own teeth, right? We also know when something is not right with our teeth, and what to do about it.

But what about our pets? Dental health was less of an issue for their wild ancestors due to the absence of processed foods. They hunted and foraged and ate only raw foods, gnawing on bones to keep their teeth and gums healthy. If they chipped or lost a tooth it was generally through fighting or biting down on something hard, and they just carried on regardless.


But our pets today are not as hardy as their ancestors. It’s impractical to feed them only hard, raw foods and most of the options available today are processed with all kinds of additives and preservatives.

Looking along the supermarket shelves at what is on offer today, it’s no wonder that dental health is an issue.

But we can still make sensible choices for our pets. While ‘beef in gravy’ or ‘chicken casserole’ sound delicious to us, they are not the wisest choices for a long-term diet for our pets and should be seen as an occasional treat.


Dogs and cats need to chew and crunch their food in order to keep their teeth and gums healthy.

Here are a few suggestions that will help:












Our pets can’t tell us when they are experiencing pain or discomfort so we need to be diligent about preventative measures for them. After all, our pets are family and deserve the same standard of care.

Editor's Note: February is Pet Dental Health Month . This is a great time to speak with your local veterinarian about your pet's dental health.

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