Is your pet’s mouth healthy?

PET DENTAL MONTH…. GV Vets veterinarians and business owners, Frances Jenner and Brett Davis are encouraging people to think about their pet’s dental health. Photo: Alicia Niglia
PET DENTAL MONTH…. GV Vets veterinarians and business owners, Frances Jenner and Brett Davis are encouraging people to think about their pet’s dental health. Photo: Alicia Niglia
PET DENTAL MONTH…. GV Vets veterinarians and business owners, Frances Jenner and Brett Davis are encouraging people to think about their pet’s dental health. Photo: Alicia Niglia
PET DENTAL MONTH…. GV Vets veterinarians and business owners, Frances Jenner and Brett Davis are encouraging people to think about their pet’s dental health. Photo: Alicia Niglia

DOGS and cats with dirty teeth and smelly breath are not OK. 80 percent of dogs and cats over the age of three have some form of painful dental disease, which can be treated and prevented with the right care and veterinary advice.

GV Vets are promoting dental month throughout August with 10 % off quoted dental procedures and lots of giveaways.

Dr Frances Jenner and Dr Brett Davis, GV Vets business owners and veterinarians, are committed to increasing awareness of the silent suffering that can occur in pets with dental disease.

Frances said “Any animal with teeth is at risk of painful dental issues, so we strongly encourage pet owners to take notice of their pet’s teeth. A build-up of plaque and bacteria in your pet’s mouth can impact their overall health and a simple scale and polish can make a real difference to their oral health and comfort”.

Brett said, “Signs to look out for include bad breath, tartar on teeth, swollen, red or bleeding gums, broken teeth, but only sometimes a reluctance to eat food. Even pets with a sore mouth will continue to eat with some not going off food until the pain is unbearable”.

Call 5878 1144 to book your pets dental check or call into GV Vets, 169 Nixon Street, Shepparton.