{"id":90,"date":"2026-02-09T19:54:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T00:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petdominion.com\/blog\/?p=90"},"modified":"2026-02-09T19:54:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T00:54:17","slug":"3-heart-dental-health-tips-for-rockville-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petdominion.com\/blog\/3-heart-dental-health-tips-for-rockville-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Heart & Dental Health Tips for Roc …"},"content":{"rendered":"
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February is an excellent time to focus on your pet\u2019s heart and smile\u2014both literally and figuratively. It\u2019s both American Heart Month for pets and <\/em>National Pet Dental Health Month. This means now is the time for pet parents to focus on two key areas of wellness: oral hygiene and cardiovascular care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what the team at Pet Dominion Animal Hospital<\/a> wants you to know about pet dental care and heart health in pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Top 3 Tips for Pet Heart and Dental Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Schedule Regular Dental Exams and Cleanings<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Routine dental exams are one of the best ways to prevent painful infections, tooth loss, and advanced gum disease in pets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Professional dog teeth cleaning and feline dental evaluations let veterinarians get rid of hardened plaque and tartar that can\u2019t be eliminated with brushing alone. These visits also include a careful examination of your pet\u2019s tooth and gum structure, including the areas you can only see with X-rays. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here at Pet Dominion Animal Hospital, our skilled team uses X-rays, scaling, and polishing to restore your pet\u2019s dental health<\/a> to its optimal state. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Protect Your Pet\u2019s Heart Through Preventive Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dental disease can affect far more than your pet\u2019s mouth. It can also impact the entire <\/em>body. Here\u2019s why: bacteria from infected gums can get into your pet\u2019s bloodstream and negatively affect the heart, kidneys, and other organs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why building and maintaining a pet dental care routine is a crucial part of protecting your pet\u2019s heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to maintaining tip-top oral hygiene, pet parents can support heart wellness in several ways, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n