A Guide to Pet Insurance & Preventative Healthcare

Diet

Dental care

It’s tricky to choose the right diet for your pet when there is such a huge variety of food on the market. You have to remember that the needs of your pet will change throughout its life and different species and breeds will require different diets.

Dental disease is a common and widespread problem amongst our dogs and cats.

Did you know?

Did you know? Dental disease is the most common health problem in dogs

85% of cats 3 years + have some form of dental disease

15% 14% of cats of dogs

How can you prevent it?

are considered overweight.

Human food is not a suitable diet for pets. They should be fed a complete industry standard pet food to help them receive the correct nutrients and maintain a healthy weight.

Regular tooth brushing

Feeding a dental diet

Dental cleaning at your vets

If allowed to progress, dental disease can cause pain and discomfort for your pet and, in severe cases, tooth loss.

Ask your vet for advice on the best diet for your pet.

Source: ICat Care, October 2019 and Royal Veterinary College, February 2021

Source: PDSA report 2022

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