{"id":3442,"date":"2025-02-25T22:36:07","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T22:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/?p=3442"},"modified":"2025-02-25T22:36:07","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T22:36:07","slug":"how-do-i-know-if-my-pet-has-dental-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/how-do-i-know-if-my-pet-has-dental-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"How Do I Know if My Pet Has Dental Problems?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3442\" class=\"elementor elementor-3442\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9d64b9b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9d64b9b\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4e91504\" data-id=\"4e91504\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e75255 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4e75255\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW110336389 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW110336389 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Why Dental Health Matters for Your Pet<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW110336389 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84976006 BCX0\">Good dental health is essential for your pet\u2019s overall well-being. Dental disease is common in cats, dogs, and rabbits, and if left untreated, it can cause pain, infections, and even <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84976006 BCX0\">impact<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84976006 BCX0\"> other organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW84976006 BCX0\">Recognising<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84976006 BCX0\"> the signs of dental problems early can help prevent serious health issues and keep your pet happy and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e409914 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"e409914\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-cats-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3445\" alt=\"dental problems\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-cats-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-cats-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-cats-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d92bdef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d92bdef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW168481596 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW168481596 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Signs Your Pet May Have Dental Problems<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW168481596 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"0\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Bad Breath (Halitosis)<\/strong>: Persistent foul-smelling breath can indicate dental disease, such as gum infections or tooth decay.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Difficulty Eating or Chewing<\/strong>: If your pet is reluctant to eat, chews on one side, or avoids hard food, it may be experiencing dental pain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Excessive Drooling<\/strong>: Thick saliva or saliva with blood may be a sign of oral discomfort or infection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Swollen or Bleeding Gums<\/strong>: Red, swollen, or bleeding gums can indicate gingivitis or severe periodontal disease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Loose or Broken Teeth<\/strong>: Wobbly or visibly damaged teeth may indicate advanced dental disease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Pawing at the Mouth or Face<\/strong>: Pets may paw at their mouth or rub their face due to discomfort.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Weight Loss or Behavioural Changes<\/strong>: Avoiding food, losing weight, or becoming withdrawn may indicate dental pain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Facial Swelling (Rabbits &amp; Some Dogs)<\/strong>: Swelling around the jaw or face may indicate an abscess or infection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ba1db9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ba1db9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW135701063 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW135701063 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">How to Prevent Dental Problems in Pets<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW135701063 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7136d79 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7136d79\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8767037\" data-id=\"8767037\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-876b67f elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"876b67f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-dogs-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3446 lazyload\" alt=\"dental problems\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-dogs-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-dogs-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-dogs-2-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5b5f88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c5b5f88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"3\">For Cats and Dogs:<\/h4><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Brush Their Teeth Regularly:<\/strong> Use a pet-specific toothbrush and toothpaste to prevent gum disease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Provide Dental Treats &amp; Chews:<\/strong> Helps reduce plaque and tartar build-up between brushings.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Schedule Regular Vet Check-Ups:<\/strong> Annual exams catch issues early before they become serious.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Monitor Eating Habits:<\/strong> Any changes in eating behaviour should be noted and discussed with your vet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d4f3cb\" data-id=\"6d4f3cb\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a75483 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6a75483\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-rabbits-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-3447 lazyload\" alt=\"dental problems\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-rabbits-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-rabbits-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pottonvets.co.uk\/prometheus\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/pet-dental-problems-signs-of-dental-disease-rabbits-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1000px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1000\/667;\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96136ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"96136ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 aria-level=\"3\"><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW246116921 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW246116921 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 3\">For Rabbits:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW246116921 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Feed a High-Fibre Diet:<\/strong> Hay should make up most of their diet to wear down their continuously growing teeth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Check for Overgrown Teeth:<\/strong> Misaligned or overgrown teeth require veterinary attention.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li data-leveltext=\"\u2022\" data-font=\"Cambria\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335551671&quot;:0,&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Cambria&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\u2022&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Look for Drooling &amp; Weight Loss:<\/strong> Early warning signs of dental problems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6bdb084 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6bdb084\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-91b5fee\" data-id=\"91b5fee\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1fe4909 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1fe4909\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><span class=\"EOP SCXW205164686 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\"><span class=\"TextRun MacChromeBold SCXW93105747 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW93105747 BCX0\" data-ccp-parastyle=\"heading 2\">Top Tips for Keeping Your Pet\u2019s Teeth Healthy:<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW93105747 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:200,&quot;335559739&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p><span 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BCX0\"> chews and a species-appropriate diet<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW243808735 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW243808735 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW243808735 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW243808735 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243808735 BCX0\">\u2705<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW243808735 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243808735 BCX0\">\u00a0 Schedule regular dental check-ups<\/span><\/span><span class=\"LineBreakBlob BlobObject DragDrop SCXW243808735 BCX0\"><span class=\"SCXW243808735 BCX0\">\u00a0<\/span><br class=\"SCXW243808735 BCX0\" \/><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW243808735 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243808735 BCX0\">\u2705<\/span><\/span><span class=\"TextRun SCXW243808735 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"none\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW243808735 BCX0\">\u00a0 Watch for signs of dental problems like bad breath or difficulty eating<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2013136 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2013136\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-174fa18\" data-id=\"174fa18\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap 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