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Next Meeting London Dog Owners Association - Dental Care for Your Pooch |
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Sunday, 31 January 2010 |
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LDOA General Meeting
Date: Thursday February 11th, 2010
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Kiwanis Senior Community Centre (78 Riverside Dr.) WHO’S TRAINING WHO? Things I learned from my dog. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
* Chew toys can help to strengthen the gums and teeth. * Kibble food helps remove the plaque.* Make sure your dog has regular teeth cleaning.
This helps to remove any possible tartar deposits and will help detect any signs of gum disease or tooth decay.
As they say “an ounce of prevention is wroth a pound of cure” so please speak with your veterinarian about your dog’s teeth. Their health is in your hands and is YOUR responsibility.
Gum disease is the most common health problem in our pets. Over 80% of dogs over three years of age have some form of periodontal disease.
Common signs of periodontal disease include: Gum disease is the most common health problem in our pets.
Over 80% of dogs over three years of age have some form of periodontal disease.
Common signs of periodontal disease include:* Bad breath “Doggie Breath”
* Bleeding gums*
Gingivitis*
Root exposure*
Receding gums*
Chronic sneezing*
Bone loss*
Loose teeth that lead to eventual tooth loss Stages pf gum disease:
1) Plaque build-up. A soft sticky mixture of bacteria & food form on the tooth along the gum line.
2) Bacteria inflames the gums causing them to become red and swollen. This is called gingivitis.
3) Gingivitis becomes more severe and the gums may bleed. The bacteria invades the space between the tooth and gum and weakens the tooth’s attachment.
4) Teeth become loose or even fall out. Bone loss begins to occur and the infection may spread through blood stream.
Prevention: Gum disease is difficult to treat and it may often lead to tooth extraction, however preventing gum disease is possible by following a few easy steps.* Brush your dog’s teeth daily.
You can get special pet toothbrushes and toothpaste.* Dental chews. They are a rich source of fat and protein and have an abrasive action of the teeth that scrape off the plague deposits.
* Chew toys can help to strengthen the gums and teeth. * Kibble food helps remove the plaque.
* Make sure your dog has regular teeth cleaning. This helps to remove any possible tartar deposits and will help detect any signs of gum disease or tooth decay.As they say “an ounce of prevention is wroth a pound of cure” so please speak with your veterinarian about your dog’s teeth.
Their health is in your hands and is YOUR responsibility. More Pet News
Did you know February is? National Wild Bird Feeding Month: Responsible Pet Owners MonthNational Cat Health Month: Pet Dental Health Month: Adopt-a-Rescued Rabbit Month: WHO’S TRAINING WHO?
Things I learned from my dog. Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
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