Animal Teeth
Just like humans, food and bacteria live in animals' mouths. Learn from animal technicians why good dental care is so important for people and pets.
Learn more about animal teeth and dental care for pets
Animal and human teeth are more alike than you might expect. Just like humans, animals can develop dental problems like cavities and periodontal disease, which can be fixed by cleaning their teeth regularly. Animals have ways to help take care of their own teeth, but your furry friend might need some help with cleaning their teeth. Use the provided resources to learn about animals and their teeth cleaning habits, as well as how you can help your pet have a healthy mouth!
Explore various handouts and worksheets to learn more about animal teeth. Learn some fun facts about different types of animals and their teeth, how human teeth compare to animal teeth, how different animal teeth are used, information about animal tongues, activities where you learn about the teeth of llamas and dogs, and how to care for the teeth of a dog, rabbit, turtle, and hamster. Have fun with these handouts and learn from the information that they provide. Also explore the discussion questions that come with each worksheet so that you can comprehend what you’re learning.
Then, watch the provided video and discover the importance of teeth cleaning for dogs. Keep the teeth of your dog clean by finding a toothpaste your dog tolerates and rub it along their teeth. Get them used to having their teeth handled and take them to a professional if you suspect there may be something wrong. Reduce the chances of your dog getting periodontal disease as well as cavities.
Get all sorts of new information about animal teeth from the resources provided! Teeth problems in animals can be just as harmful as they are to humans, so keep the teeth of your pets as clean and healthy as you keep your own! Give your pets the chance to have a pain-free mouth!