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August is celebrated as the Australian Veterinarian Association (AVA) Pet Dental Health Month<\/a>. This year it is going to be special for senior dogs as the theme of the celebration is it is never too late – senior dogs need dental care too<\/em><\/strong>.\u00a0 This initiative has been taken by the Australian Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS)<\/strong> and it celebrates the healthy smiles and well-being of pets every year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is also a month wherein pet owners can shower their love and affection towards their furry friends. This can be done with the help of taking care of the oral hygiene<\/a> of your pet. Whether you own a dog, cat, horse, rabbit, pony, mutt or moggy, all these animals need good dental care and this time the message is loud and clear for senior pets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the primary things that happen during the old age of pets is that their immune system becomes less effective at fighting off bacterial and viral diseases. There are worn or missing teeth which affects the ability of the pet to chew their food properly. On top of it, this can also lead to upset stomachs. Older pets hide the pain from their pet owners until it becomes unbearable. This is where your role as a pet owner starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior pets have the tendency to develop various types of gum problems, tooth resorptions, and also sometimes oral masses. There are certain symptoms that will help you understand whether your senior pet is suffering from oral diseases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bad breath<\/em> in your older pal means they are suffering from:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n