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Pet insurance urged to cover vital dental treatment
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27 January 2006 Pet insurance urged to cover vital dental treatment
Pet owners are being encouraged to ensure that they have adequate pet insurance to cover essential dental treatment carried out by vets. Regular check-ups for pets' teeth are vital and should not be put off due to the cost of a visit, warns the California Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA).
Without proper veterinary care animals may develop gum or periodontal disease, which a recent report found to be the number one problem for cats and dogs over the age of three.
Tooth decay, bad breath and bleeding gums are just some of the results of dental problems that have been left unnoticed.
"By the age of three, 80 per cent of dogs and 70 per cent of cats have developed gum disease," says Eric Weigand, president of the CVMA.
"Untreated dental disease can result in a loss of teeth and in some cases can lead to damage of your pet's heart, kidneys, liver, and other organs."
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