What 's involved when you leave your pet at Animal Medical Clinic for a Professional Dental Cleaning,
What 's involved when you leave your pet at Animal Medical Clinic for a Professional Dental Cleaning,
Anesthesia free dental cleanings is practice of scaling (scraping with an instrument) of a dog or cat’s teeth without putting the pet under anesthesia.
To remove dangerous plaque buildup and help prevent pain and tooth loss, dog and cat dental cleaning is performed. Learn why pets have to be sedated and more.
Do you know how many teeth cats and dogs have? Are eating bones good or bad for dog's teeth? We answer your questions about cat and dog dental care.
Oral hygiene is an often-overlooked but important factor in your dog's overall health. Learn all tips and tricks for maintaining your dog's dental health in Animal Planet's Dog Dental Health Guide.
A dental procedure has more benefit than just cosmetic appeal. Periodontal disease is a progressive disease of the supporting tissue surrounding teeth and the main cause of early tooth loss. The…
By age 2, some 80% of dogs have dental disease, the No. 1 pet health problem identified by veterinarians, according to AVMA President Dr. Rene Carlson. Regular tooth- brushing helps prevent pet periodontal disease and provides owners with an opportunity to look for the signs of poor oral health described by the AVMA, such as bad breath, pawing at the mouth, swollen gums or discolored teeth and difficulty eating hard items.
Animals can have serious dental issues long before symptoms show up; some need specially-designed braces or Invisalign for pets
Did you know that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats display symptoms of oral infection by the time they are three? This statistic comes from the American Veterinary Medical Association, a group that strives to improve veterinary techniques and practices. It seems a lot of pet owners may underestimate the importance of proper dental pet care.Bacteria present in a pet’s teeth and gums can get into a pet’s system and attach to different organ tissues, causing infections. The AVMA also indicates that…
Do you clean your pet's food dishes every day? If you don't already, you should, according to Halo Pets. Think about it: your pet spends a good amount of time
Is that sloppy dog kiss really as clean as you think? Probably not. Learn about the myth of the clean dog mouth and it may make you rethink that kiss, or maybe not.
85% of dogs over the age of 3 show some stage of periodontal disease. Think about it: If we didn’t brush for years on end, our teeth would be falling out from disease. So it is very important…
Attending to your pet’s dental and oral hygiene goes a long way in combating numerous diseases that not only affect the gums and teeth but also the organs and systems of the body.
Your pet may feel some discomfort after they have their teeth cleaned at the veterinarian's office. These post-dental care tips for pets will have them feeling better in no time!
When preparing to take your pet for a veterinary dental cleaning, here are some questions you can ask your veterinarian about the care you can expect.
As dogs age, their dental health may decline, which means older dogs are often in need of a dental cleaning. But is there such a thing as a dog being too old to get his teeth cleaned?
"I noticed he had a way with patients and that patients really enjoyed him, and not only did he behave, but he was able to get patients to be relaxed."
If you believe your pet is experiencing any of these signs call us! We are happy to discuss your options to get your pet back to feeling great again!
Even though periodontal disease is the most common disease in both cats and dogs1, many pets don’t get the dental care they need due to the fear, anxiety, and stress (FAS) they experience when going to the veterinarian. And that stress affects not only the cat or dog, but the owner, too. Two things need …
Proper canine dental care is essential to ensure a long and happy life for your pet. Responsible pet owners know that proper nutrition, ample exercise, affection, and regular visits to the vet are all necessary to keep their furry housemates healthy and happy. In fact, most pet parents monitor their dog’s or cat’s well-being as vigilantly as they do their own. Yet many of those same…
It's no secret that many veterinary professionals aren't paid anywhere near what they're worth. By now, we know we're not in vet med for the money.