“Have You Smelled Your Pet’s Breath Lately”

February is National Pet Dental Health Month

The perfect time to schedule a dental exam for your pet.

Why is dental care so important for your pet? Periodontal disease is the number one diagnosed problem in pets - by the age of two, more than 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have periodontal disease in one form or another. The buildup of plaque and tartar on your pet's teeth leads to bacterial infections that can enter the bloodstream and infect other parts of your pet's body. Periodontal disease has been linked to heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, osteoporosis and other problems.

During a dental cleaning, tartar is removed from your pet's teeth (both above and below the gums) with ultrasound and hand scaling. Next, a periodontal probe is used to check for pockets under the gumline - where periodontal disease and bad breath start . An ultrasonic scaling is used to clean above the gumline and a curette is used to clean and smooth the teeth under the gumline and in the crevices. Finally, the teeth are polished and an anti-bacterial solution is used to help delay future tartar build-up.

First, make an appointment for a physical exam for your pet. During this exam the doctor will evaluate your pets health and give you a plan for his/her health care including dental care. In some cases, your pet will qualify for a non anesthetic dental. In others, an anesthetic will be necessary to perform the required procedure.

It’s time to stop the pain IN YOUR PET’S MOUTH !

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Dove Pet Hospital

766-4449