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Critters
Sunday, March 3, 2002
Begin pet dental care early
GANNETT NEWS SERVICE Originally published Sunday, March 3, 2002
Pet dental care should begin when the animal is very young.
Consider: Puppies have 28 baby teeth by the time they're 4 months old; by 8 months, all 42 permanent teeth are in place. Kittens have 26 teeth when they're 4 months old and 30 when they become cats.
Here are the warning signs of periodontal disease in your pet:
-Persistent bad breath.
-Loss of appetite.
-Weight loss.
-Difficulty chewing food.
-Red, swollen or bleeding gums.
-Pawing at face or mouth.
-Loose or missing teeth.
-Tartar buildup around gum.
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