February is Dental Health Month

Test your knowledge with the quiz below:

1.  A cat has ____ baby teeth and ____ adult teeth.

            a) 20, 28

            b) 26, 30

            c) 28, 42

            d) 18, 26

2.  A dog has ____ baby teeth and ____ adult teeth. 

            a) 20, 28

            b) 26, 30

            c) 28, 42

            d) 18, 26

3.  The best way to prevent the buildup of bacteria leading to plaque and tartar is… 

            a) daily brushing

            b) mouth rinses

            c) chewies

            d) dry pet food  

4. Bacteria/infections of the mouth can spread and cause damage of… 

            a) the heart and lungs

            b) the liver

            c) the kidneys

            d) all of the above

5.  “Doggie Breath” is normal and cannot be prevented. 

            a) true

            b) false  

6. The best way to remove the buildup of tartar from the teeth is…

            a) brushing the teeth

            b) unsedated “hand scaling” the tartar off the teeth

            c) sedated ultrasonic scaling and polishing of the teeth

            d) there is no way to remove tartar once it is on the teeth  

7.  What percentage of adult pets have periodontal disease? 

            a) 28%

            b) 50%

            c) 85%

            d) 98%  

8.  A pet with periodontal disease is not in pain. 

            a) true

            b) false  

9.  A dog’s mouth is cleaner than a human’s mouth. 

            a) true

            b) false  

10. An infected tooth can cause 

            a) a swollen cheek

            b) a runny nose

            c) a swollen eye

            d) all of the above  

Answers:  b,c,a,d,b,c,c,b,d,d