Wellington Vet Campaigns to Improve Canine Oral Health
A Wellington veterinarian says he is shocked at the state of canine oral health and has joined a nationwide programme to offer free dental health checks for dogs this month.
Dr Allan Probert says a recent survey* showed that more than half (61%) of dog owners admitted to not brushing their dog's teeth at all with 55% saying they did not realise they needed to and 15% claiming their 'dog didn't like it'.
Give your dog a bone! That will help with his dental work.
Dr Probert says it was also worrying to see that at least 7% of dog owners didn't know how to brush their dog's teeth.
Research** also shows that 80% of Kiwi dogs over the age of three have developed gum disease which can lead to tooth loss, abscesses and bone infection.
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He hopes to address this issue by joining more than 200 other vets across the country as part of the Pedigree Dentastix initiative - which will offer free health checks for dogs throughout Doggie Dental Month in July.
Why do I have a feeling that this is marketing?!
What do you think? do you brush your dog's teeth?
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