Along with February being American Heart month for humans, for your furry loved ones it’s also Pet Dental Month. Center Pet agrees with the American Veterinary Medical Association about taking care of your pet’s teeth. The American Veterinary Medical Association encourages pet owners to take care of their dog and cats teeth, because of the bacterial troubles that can occur inside their mouths. And terrible periodontal health is something that can definitely be helped and fixed by pet owners.

An animal’s teeth should be taken care of just like humans. If their teeth and gums are not taken care of, they can develop more serious medical conditions. These small periodontal problems and infections can lead to other more serious health issues. The bigger issues that can come out of poor periodontal health are: kidney disease, diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular problems—like heart …