{"id":43855,"date":"2026-02-03T10:00:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T10:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/?p=43855"},"modified":"2026-01-19T10:51:55","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:51:55","slug":"pet-dental-health-awareness-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/pet-dental-health-awareness-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Dental Health Awareness Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\">February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to shine a light on an often-overlooked part of pet care: oral health.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Job_10398_MEDIUMRES-Copy-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-43856\" src=\"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Job_10398_MEDIUMRES-Copy-300x239.jpg\" alt=\"Pet Dental Health Awareness Month\" width=\"805\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Job_10398_MEDIUMRES-Copy-300x239.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Job_10398_MEDIUMRES-Copy-1024x817.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Job_10398_MEDIUMRES-Copy-768x613.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Job_10398_MEDIUMRES-Copy-60x48.jpg 60w, https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Job_10398_MEDIUMRES-Copy-600x479.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 805px) 100vw, 805px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to shine a light on an often-overlooked part of pet care: oral health. Just like humans, pets can suffer from plaque build-up, gum disease, tooth decay, and infections \u2014 and these issues can impact their overall health and happiness.<\/p>\n<p>If your pet has bad breath, avoids chewing, or hasn\u2019t had a dental check in a while, now is the ideal time to take action.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why Dental Health Is So Important for Pets<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>By age three, most dogs and cats show signs of dental disease. When plaque and tartar accumulate on teeth, bacteria can move below the gumline, causing inflammation, pain, and infection. Left untreated, dental disease can lead to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tooth loss and gum damage<\/li>\n<li>Chronic pain and difficulty eating<\/li>\n<li>Bacterial infections that can affect the heart, liver, and kidneys<\/li>\n<li>Decreased quality of life<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many pets hide discomfort well, so dental problems may go unnoticed until they become serious.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Signs Your Pet May Have Dental Issues<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Watch for these common warning signs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bad breath that doesn\u2019t go away<\/li>\n<li>Red, swollen, or bleeding gums<\/li>\n<li>Yellow or brown buildup on teeth<\/li>\n<li>Drooling or pawing at the mouth<\/li>\n<li>Difficulty chewing or dropping food<\/li>\n<li>Decreased appetite or behaviour changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you notice any of these symptoms, schedule a veterinary dental exam as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to Protect Your Pet\u2019s Teeth<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Good dental care doesn\u2019t have to be complicated. Small daily habits can make a big difference:<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Brush Regularly<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Brushing your pet\u2019s teeth several times a week (or daily, if possible) helps remove plaque before it hardens into tartar. Use a dog-specific toothbrush and toothpaste to brush their teeth regularly. Human toothpaste should never be used as it contains ingredients harmful to dogs.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Schedule Professional Cleanings<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Annual or biannual dental examinations are critical. Your veterinarian can identify early signs of dental problems, such as plaque buildup, gum inflammation, or tooth decay, and recommend appropriate treatments.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Support Oral Health Through Diet<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ie.swedencare.com\/powder-dog\/\">ProDen PlaqueOff\u00ae Powder<\/a><\/strong> is a 100% natural pet food supplement containing the natural and organic seaweed ingredient <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ie.swedencare.com\/proden-plaqueoff\/\">A.N ProDen\u00ae<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; shown in clinical trials to reduce plaque and tartar and to improve bad breath. The results are usually seen between 3 to 8 weeks, with continued use. Simply sprinkle the powder over the dog&#8217;s ordinary food once a day with the supplied scoop.<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Dental Treats and Toys<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ie.swedencare.com\/dental-care-bones-bacon-flavour\/\">ProDen PlaqueOff\u00ae Dental Care Bones<\/a><\/strong> are the only chews on the market that contain the 100% natural and clinically proven seaweed ingredient <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ie.swedencare.com\/proden-plaqueoff\/\">A.N ProDen\u00ae<\/a><\/strong>. Dental Care Bones help oral problems with double action &#8211; <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ie.swedencare.com\/proden-plaqueoff\/\">A.N ProDen\u00ae<\/a><\/strong> and the bone\u2019s unique shape and abrasive action help control and improve plaque and tartar from forming when used as directed, resulting in a fresher breath. They also contain omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and antioxidants that support immune health<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Make This Month the Start of a Healthy Habit<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Pet Dental Health Awareness Month is a great reminder to prioritize your pet\u2019s oral health \u2014 but good dental care should continue year-round. A healthy mouth means less pain, fewer medical problems, and more happy years with your furry companion.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>February is Pet Dental Health Awareness Month, a perfect time to shine a light on an often-overlooked part of pet care: oral health.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":77,"featured_media":43856,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-43855","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43855","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/77"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=43855"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43855\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":43858,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/43855\/revisions\/43858"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/43856"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=43855"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=43855"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nutriscience.ie\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=43855"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}