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5 Tips To Check If Your Dog Has A Dental Problem

5 Tips To Check If Your Dog Has A Dental Problem

Check tooth colour. Flip up their lip and take a look at the colour of your dog's teeth.If your pet has nice pearly whites, it’s likely all is well. If they are brown and covered in tartar, that's a problem and you need to see your vet. Check Gum Colour If the gums are a lovely salmon pink colour, that’s healthy. If they’re brick red and bleed when you touch them gently or your dog reacts like it’s in pain, then there’s a problem and you should see your vet. Sewer Brea

5 Tips To Check If Your Cat Has A Dental Problem

5 Tips To Check If Your Cat Has A Dental Problem

Check tooth colour. Flip up their lip and take a look at the colour of your cat's teeth.If your pet has nice pearly whites, it’s likely all is well. If they are brown and covered in tartar, thats a problem and you need to see your vet. Check Gum Colour If the gums are a lovely salmon pink colour, that’s healthy. If they’re brick red and bleed when you touch them gently or your cat reacts like it’s in pain, then there’s a problem and you should see your vet. Sewer Breat

Three Easy Ways To Keep Your Pet's Teeth Healthy

Three Easy Ways To Keep Your Pet's Teeth Healthy

We know that to keep our teeth and gums healthy, we need to brush our teeth twice a day, as well as using floss, mouthwash and a whole other array of dental care products. But what can you do to help your pet with their teeth? Gone are the days of thinking that pet’s don’t get dental problems and more and more people are waking up to the fact that a pet with healthy teeth will live a longer, happier and healthier life. (Years longer.) So what’s the best way to help your pet

Why Your Pet's Bad Breath Is Probably Bad News

Why Your Pet's Bad Breath Is Probably Bad News

Here at Roundwood Vets we believe in the power of pet dentistry! Your pet’s teeth should be checked at least once a year by your veterinarian for early signs of a problem and to keep your pet’s mouth healthy. We actually offer free dental check ups because we believe it’s so important. But why do we think it’s so important? Here’s some info for you to chew on! (See what we did there?) Is It More Of A Dog Or A Cat Problem? It doesn’t matter whether you have a cat or dog, denta

Seasonal Pet Allergies: The Struggle Is Real

Seasonal Pet Allergies: The Struggle Is Real

Each year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America declares May to be "National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month." Which makes sense when you think about it, right? With Spring comes the sun, green grass, beautiful flowers, uplifted spirits… and hay fever! Seasonal allergies plague thousands of us all over the UK. But what about our pets? Is the change in seasons equally difficult for them? A study conducted in 2012 showed that over half of pet owners were unaware that