Avis Ward

Help Your Pets Live Longer



Posted: Wednesday, February 11, 2009

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GeoVi's Home for Pregnant Teens

 
February is National Pet Dental Month

Did you know taking care of your pet's pearly whites is crucial to their overall health? Dr. Marty Becker, ABC Television's resident Veterinarian states that, "Eight out of ten pets over the age of three have periodontal disease." It is the #1 most commonly diagnosed problem in Veterinary medicine, according to Dr. Becker. As in humans, periodontal disease can lead to liver, kidney, lung and heart disease in pets.

It is suggested that pet owners do not wait until their pets get doggy and tuna breath but to be proactive by cleaning their teeth routinely. A sign your pet may have dental problems is often indicated by bad breath, a change in eating or chewing habits, and pawing at the face and mouth. The signs of periodontal disease in pets are discolored teeth and angry (red) swollen gums.

Dental Health Options for Your Pet

Dental Diets called edible tooth brushes, acts as a scrub brush and is clinically proven to reduce plaque and tarter. Try Royal Canine's kibbles.

OraVet is a paste. Use it at the end of an applicator tube and rub against teeth. It acts as a sealant and should be used once a week for best results.

Porphyromonas Vaccine - Pfizer makes this vaccine which targets three most common strains of bacteria; one of which causes periodontal disease. The company says the bacteria are prevalent in 76 percent of dogs with periodontitis. It is used most commonly in smaller pets.

Petosan USA makes a toothbrush for pets. It is considered the Gold Standard in preventing dental disease in dogs. It is a two-surface toothbrush used with the pet toothpaste. The brushes remove plaque and tarter between the teeth. This toothpaste is meant to be swallowed. It comes in flavors such as poultry, beef, chicken and peanut butter without the foaming action.

Derma Pet - Aseptic wipes that are used to wipe the surface of the teeth instead of brush and is clove scented.

These options for fighting dental disease in your pet have received the Veterinary Oral Healthcare Council Seal of Approval, states Dr. Becker. Options are also available for your feline friends, too. Consult your Veterinarian about these products for your pet.

Avis Ward of AWC, LLC

Avis is founder of El Elyon Outpouring Center, an Empowerment Outreach Ministry emphasizing God’s Unconditional Love and Grace and GeoVi’s Home for New Life, a nonprofit providing faith, hope, and love to teens, pregnant teens and their babies. She's CEO of Providential Coaching, a Christian Life coaching practice teaching young women how-to turn within for divine direction to learn and follow the plan God has for their lives. She's the host and creator of Devoted Housewives in the House of God, an Internet Radio Talk Show. Speaker, Seminar Leader and an Ambassador of Love. Avis respectfully acknowledges her deceased parents as her role models, and the hero and heroine in her life.
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» left by Dianne Lehmann
from Dewey, AZ 2 years 347 days ago.
Hi Avis.
 
Good advice! I'd like to add that it's good to inspect your cat's teeth periodically because cats have an incredibly high pain tolerance and many things can go very wrong before the cat will start to complain in any way. Found this out the hard way.
 
Take care,
Dianne
» left by Avis Ward 2 years 347 days ago.
131 fans.
Hi Dianne and thanks. Thanks for reading and contributing to this article. I am not a cat lover but don't want them harmed in any way. I found all of this very interesting because  I am a new representative for the Gold Standard product as an add-on to my dental healthcare business. Soon, I'll call on Veterinarians. Good Morning America did a feature on this for Pet Dental Care Month and we were excited that 'our' product was ranked as the treatment of choice for pet dental care. I  knew the decision to expand in this direction was divinely inspired and then this nationwide publicity was received! Ground floor opportunities can be very good. I so want to get into the Home for the kids. It takes $$!

I'll shush. Just excited. *smile* Thanks again, Dianne. It's amazing how we're sent to an article when the writer needs support. I try not to take anything for granted. I'm thankful you were here.

Hugs,
Avis
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