If you don't handle dental disease it could be fatal to your pet! It is well known that some internal diseases of the heart, liver or kidneys of mature animals result from neglected, diseased teeth and gums. Some pets with neglected teeth will develop bacterial growth on their heart valves, in the liver, kidneys or in their joints. The consequences of neglected teeth are not often discovered. This neglect can cause rapid aging of pets due to stress. When dental neglects becomes life threatening or fatal, it causes grief for the pet owner. What makes it really sad is that the grief was preventable! See your vet today!