The laser is applied directly to the surface of the skin, or it can be held just above the skin surface. When you arrive, our team will give you an estimate on how long you may have to wait to be seen. Our staff will work hard to get your pet seen between scheduled appointments. We are also available for urgent care when the condition is not life-threatening, but you feel your pet needs to be seen before you are able to get an appointment.
If possible, it is best to call before coming in so that a team member can advise you on your particular emergency. If you are an established client and feel that your pet needs emergency treatment, do not hesitate to call or come in immediately. Emergencies can include things such as snail bait poisoning, getting hit by a car, and chocolate ingestion. Usually, an emergency team consists of at least one veterinarian and several technicians working together to save a pet’s life. We have a veterinarian and personnel on duty five days a week and a veterinarian on call seven days a week, all of which are trained and equipped to handle any urgent care your pet has. If you have questions about safe products to use, please ask, and we will gladly point you in the right direction. Oravet Chews form a barrier to help protect against the bacteria that leads to plaque and calculus buildup for a cleaner mouth and fresher breath. We also offer Oravets here in our clinic. Pet kinds of toothpaste are non-foaming, safe to be ingested, and available in flavors appealing to dogs, including poultry, beef, malt, and mint. Do not use human toothpaste! Human teeth cleaning detergents contain ingredients that are not intended to be swallowed and can cause internal problems if they are swallowed.
Regularly brushing your pet’s teeth is the single most effective thing you can do to keep their teeth healthy between dental cleanings. What can I do at home for my pet’s oral health? Pet tooth extractions are often necessary for removing damaged or diseased teeth, advanced periodontal disease, maloccluded teeth, fractured teeth, impacted teeth, and deformed teeth. We only extract teeth that, in the doctor’s opinion, are beyond saving. We do our best to save every tooth that we feel has a chance to be successfully treated. Anesthesia also allows for a better cleaning because your pet is not moving around and risking injury from the dental equipment. Your pet does not understand the benefit of dental procedures, and he or she reacts by moving, trying to escape, or even biting. Dog and cat dental cleanings are very similar to human dental cleanings, except that we are required to use anesthesia to properly and safely examine and clean the teeth. Other health problems found in association with periodontal disease include kidney, liver, and heart muscle changes.ĭuring a dental cleaning, plaque and tartar are removed from a pet’s teeth, and the health of the entire mouth (tongue, gums, lips, and teeth) is assessed. Periodontal disease doesn’t just affect your pet’s mouth. By the time your pet is three years old, he or she will very likely have some early evidence of periodontal disease, which will worsen as your pet grows older if effective preventive measures aren’t taken. The bacteria are located on the teeth and the tissues surrounding the teeth (periodontium). Periodontal disease is the most prevalent disease of all diseases in cats and dogs. Abnormal chewing, drooling, or dropping food from the mouthĪlthough cavities are less common in pets than people, they can still have many of the same dental problems and may develop:.Teeth that are discolored and covered in tartar.Have your pet’s teeth checked sooner if you observe any of the following problems: Your pet’s teeth should be checked at least once a year by a veterinarian for early signs of a problem and to keep your pet’s mouth healthy.
Dental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall health.
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