Veterinary Blog in Boxborough, MA

Good oral health is a critical piece of the overall health of your dog. Bad oral hygiene leads to the build up of plaque and tartar on the gums and teeth causing periodontal disease. While periodontal disease can cause tooth decay and gum disease, it can also lead to heart, kidney, or liver disease and have a fatal effect on your dog. The best way to combat periodontal disease is by regularly brushing your dog’s teeth. Statistics show that by the age of three, 80% of dogs will have some kind of oral disease. That means that out of the
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You are likely familiar with tartar, the dark buildup on dog’s teeth that discolors and damages them. It is what onsets many oral health issues for your pup and causes that atrocious dog breath that no one likes. Starting off as plaque, the gummy substance that forms on your canine’s teeth after a meal, tartar progresses to cause periodontal disease, which—in addition to causing pain and severe dental issues in its advanced stages—may also induce kidney and liver problems and changes in the heart muscle.   Plaque and Tartar in Dogs Periodontal disease is already in its early stages by
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