According to petdental.com part of hillspet.com: Oral disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets.
• An astounding 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age 3, according to the American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS).
• Periodontal disease is a common problem in dogs, particularly smaller breeds.
• Cats can develop painful resorptive lesions. Studies show that about 28 percent of domestic cats develop at least one of these painful lesions during their lifetime.