National Pet Dental Health Month

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May 08, 2023

We want to make sure that you have the information and resources to prevent dental disease with your cats and dogs. Dental health is important because it impacts the whole body. Bacteria from the mouth can spread to vital organs.

Signs of Dental Disease:

Bad breath
Tartar build-up and brown teeth
Red, inflamed gums
Tooth loss
Teeth bleeding
Chewing on sides of mouth
Decreased appetite
Weight loss

Prevention:

Regular brushing of your pet's teeth with a formulated toothpaste (approved by the Veterinary Oral Health Council)
Dental treats
Snacks such as apples and carrots
Annual dental exams with our veterinarian

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Looking for more ways to keep your pets happy and healthy? Consider investing in a pet insurance policy with MetLife Pet Insurance.¹ Dog insurance and cat insurance policies can help pet parents keep their pets healthy. Get your free quote today.

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Nothing in this article should be construed as financial, legal or veterinary advice. Please consult your own advisors for questions relating to your and your pet’s specific circumstances.

¹Pet Insurance offered by MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC is underwritten by Independence American Insurance Company (“IAIC”), a Delaware insurance company, headquartered at 485 Madison Avenue, NY, NY 10022, and Metropolitan General Insurance Company (“MetGen”), a Rhode Island insurance company, headquartered at 700 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886, in those states where MetGen’s policies are available. MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC is the policy administrator authorized by IAIC and MetGen to offer and administer pet insurance policies. MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC was previously known as PetFirst Healthcare, LLC and in some states continues to operate under that name pending approval of its application for a name change. The entity may operate under an alternate, assumed, and/or fictitious name in certain jurisdictions as approved, including MetLife Pet Insurance Services LLC (New York and Minnesota), MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions Agency LLC (Illinois), and such other alternate, assumed, or fictitious names approved by certain jurisdictions.

²Provided all terms of the policy are met. Application is subject to underwriting review and approval. Like most insurance policies, insurance policies issued by IAIC and MetGen contain certain deductibles, co-insurance, exclusions, exceptions, reductions, limitations, and terms for keeping them in force. For costs, complete details of coverage and exclusions, and a listing of approved states, please contact MetLife Pet Insurance Solutions LLC.