We encourage all dog and cat owners to take a look at their pet's mouth - does their breath smell, do they have saliva stains around their chin, are their teeth covered in tartar or do they have difficulty in eating?  If the answer is yes, dental treatment may be needed.  We would advise you book your pet in for a veterinary examination.  During February we are refunding the cost of our consult fee (£46.33) if your pet needs a dental procedure.  

Brushing your pet's teeth with a pet friendly toothpaste, every day is the best way to help prevent gum disease.  Getting pets used to this routine is best started when they are puppies and kittens, but our older pets can learn that toothbrushing is a pleasurable experience too!   Whatever the age, introducing this slowly and positively is the best approach.  Please contact us if you would like help with this.

The right choice of life stage food can also help reduce gum disease.  Its all about the science!  The Hills Vet Essentials Dental diet's clinically proven dental kibble technology, helps to keep teeth and gums healthy. The larger kibbles, with mono directional fibre technology, help scrub teeth clean like a toothbrush.

We always advise caution when choosing treats that claim to reduce dental plaque and tartar - often these can just add unwanted calories to your pet's diet with limited value in keeping their teeth clean.  We can always advise you about this, just ask!

Throughout February's dental awareness month, we are offering a 25% discount on your first bag of Hills Vet Essentials Dental diet - available for both cats and dogs.  (The usual first purchase £5 off offer on all the Hills range of vet essentials and prescription diets still applies.)