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Pet Dental Care Directory
When it comes to dental care, your dog or cat needs to have good oral hygiene just like you. Mouth problems like gum disease can lead to more health problems, so it's best to get preventive care to be sure a pet's mouth is healthy. Any symptoms such as bad breath or mouth pain should be checked out by a veterinarian. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about how to care for a pet's mouth, common symptoms of a mouth problem, and much more.
Medical Reference
Cats and Bad Breath (Halitosis): Causes and Treatments
WebMD discusses possible causes of bad breath in cats and treatments that may help.
Dog Dental Health – 10 Tips for Better Dental Health in Dog
WebMD discusses 10 tips for helping to ensure dental health in dogs
Cat Dental Health: Brushing Teeth and Healthy Gums
WebMD discusses healthy teeth and gums care in cats including brushing teeth and signs of problems.
Bad Breath in Dogs
WebMD discusses common causes and treatment of bad breath in dogs.
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Brushing Your Dog's Teeth: Does It Help?
Oral care is as important for your pooch as it is for you -- but can brushing your dog's teeth really help?
Dental Care and Your Dog's Teeth: Toothaches and Other Problems
If your dog had a toothache, how would you know? If their gums were receding and painful, could you tell? The answers may surprise you.
Periodontal Disease: The Perils of Gum Disease in Dogs
Untreated gum disease can wreak havoc in your dog’s mouth, leaving them in chronic pain. What can you do to help?
Dentistry for Dogs: Cleanings, X-rays, and Oral Exams
You wouldn’t go years between dental exams and teeth cleanings. Should your dog?
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Preventing Dog Dental Problems
Get the tips you need to keep your dog’s teeth healthy.
Tips for Cleaning Dog's Teeth
Here are the top things you can do at home to help keep your dog's teeth clean and healthy.
Brushing Dog's Teeth
It’s never too late to start brushing your dog’s teeth. Learn how to do it properly--and easily.