01/02/2026
February is Pet Dental Health Month 🦷🐾
Oral health remains a key component of preventative care, yet dental disease continues to be one of the most common conditions seen in companion animals. Pet Dental Health Month provides an important opportunity for practices to raise awareness around the role of good dental hygiene in supporting long-term health outcomes.
Routine dental assessments and annual veterinary examinations allow early identification of periodontal disease, pain, and infection, in turn helping to reduce the risk of more complex systemic issues affecting organs such as the heart and kidneys.
Pet health plans often include dental checks as an important part of the plan's annual or 6-month examinations.