We know that dental health has almost nothing to do with cardiovascular health. However, all of this information is under the umbrella of “preventative care.” (see below!)
Fact: Preventative care is the NUMBER ONE THING that will save you from unexpected and costly veterinary bills.
Fiction: Preventative care is hard.
Truth: Preventative care is so easy. Doing something as simple as brushing your pet’s teeth for a minute (or less) each day can save you hundreds, even thousands, of dollars in the long run. (Think fewer teeth cleanings, which can easily run upwards of $600/year).
Here is a video put out by the American Veterinary Medical Association that tells us why pet dental hygiene is important, and details about how to adopt a tooth-brushing regime.
I don’t know about you guys, but I’m making an appointment TODAY to have both of my cats’ teeth cleaned in February. Our veterinary office runs a special in February, $40 off each cleaning. Your vet might have a special in February, too. Check it out! And avoid those high-cost future vet bills…