Affordable Animal Hospital in Compton, California

The phrase “dog breath” may be good for a punchline, but it’s not necessarily a laughing matter. While it may not be the norm for pet owners to have the view that a dental hygiene regimen should be a routine part of caring for a dog or cat, there is every reason to pay attention to this vital aspect of pet health and longevity.

You’ve probably noticed that your pet has one tool at mealtime: its mouth. Problems with teeth can make every meal that much more of a struggle, to say nothing of leading to more serious problems. The experts at Affordable Animal Hospital in Compton can help you stay on top of your pet’s dental and oral health, from routine cleaning to treating any dental issues that may need attention.

Just as is the case with human teeth, the teeth in your pet’s mouth are subject to deterioration over time. If you think about all the objects you may have seen in that mouth over the years, you can probably recall many are not tooth-friendly. By the time they are three years old, an estimated 85 percent of all cats and dogs have periodontal disease. If this is untreated, it can lead to a wide range of health problems.