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Caring for dogs' oral health

According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, four out of five dogs over the age of 3 suffer from dental disease when most owners think their dogs' teeth and gums are perfect. However, veterinarians and pet care experts will readily say otherwise.

According to Dr. Jomar Castro of Consult A Vet Animal Hospital, 'This is usually caused by bacteria and we all know that a lot of our dogs don't brush their teeth, unlike humans. Most of the time periodontal disease is not noticed until it is in an advanced stage.'