Dental Health Month Quiz

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Pet Dental Health Awareness Quiz

Welcome to the Pet Dental Health Awareness Quiz! This engaging quiz aims to educate pet owners about the importance of dental care for their furry friends. Knowing how to prevent and identify periodontal disease can significantly improve your pet's overall health.

Test your knowledge about common dental issues in pets.
Learn valuable tips for maintaining your pet's dental health.
Help your pets lead healthier, happier lives!

8 Questions2 MinutesCreated by BrushingPaw231

What percentage of dogs and cats have periodontal disease by the time they are 3 years old?

30% or cats and 40% of dogs

70% of cats and 80% of dogs

50% of cats and dogs

Why are dental x-rays beneficial to dogs and cats?

X-rays do not help improve the quality of dental care in pets.

X-rays provide the vet with a picture of what the teeth and bones of the jaw look like below the gumline.

Why do dogs and cats have to be anesthetized in order to have their teeth cleaned?

Most pets don't tolerate having their mouths handled long enough to have their teeth cleaned while awake.

Attempting to clean the teeth of an awake animal is extremely stressful and could cause trauma to the patient.

Scraping tartar off of a pet's teeth without polishing them leaves grooves in the enamel where even more bacteria and plaque will quickly build up.

The vet can do a thorough exam of the entire mouth while the patient is asleep to ensure they don't miss any potential problems.

Having their teeth cleaned while they're awake doesn't cause any problems for pets.

Should deciduous (puppy and kitten teeth) be extracted by a vet if they haven't fallen out by the time all of the adult teeth have come in?

No, they just provide extra chewing power!

Yes, these teeth interfere with the pet's bite and are a great place for plaque and bacteria to accumulate.

How do owners prevent periodontal disease in their pets?

Regular brushing with a toothpaste designed for pets.

Provide toys such as rubber balls that will help remove plaque without resulting in a broken tooth.

Visit the vet for regular oral exams throughout your pet's life, especially if you see signs of periodontal disease.

Use daily oral sprays, gels or water additives that help prevent plaque build up. Choose the product that works best for you and your pet.

Provide a high quality diet. Some diets are even formulated to help prevent periodontal disease!

Provide very hard chews like antler or bone to break the tartar off of teeth.

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