Date Time
RSPCA Victoria puts spotlight on pet dental health
August is Pet Dental Month and RSPCA Victoria is encouraging Victorian pet owners to prioritise the dental health of their pets. The message is timely after RSPCA Victoria’s recent prosecution of the owner of a Miniature Poodle called ‘Roxy’, whose oral health was neglected so badly it caused her lower jaw to decay.
An initiative of the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), the focus of Pet Dental Month is on regular dental care to prevent dental disease and related health concerns.
Oral heath for pets is part of responsible pet ownership and is imperative for their overall health and wellbeing. Sometimes causing bad breath, dental disease can also cause painful infections and if left untreated, bacteria can cause serious disease.