Dental Care
Is your dog or cat constantly pawing at his or her mouth? Are they drooling excessively, or do they have bad breath? Is chewing difficult, or does your dog or cat seem hesitant to eat? If so, these are some of the symptoms of dental disease.
Dental disease can cause a variety of health issues for both dogs and cats besides bad breath. Some of these include:
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Bacteria that can get released into your pet's blood stream
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Greater risks for kidney, liver and heart diseases
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Severe pain
Why Pets Need Dental Care
Both dogs and cats need regular dental cleanings in their life. Pet dental cleanings should be performed regularly. The benefits of this are:
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Ability to chart and evaluate pet dental disease over a period of time
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Helps prevent the need for expensive and advanced pet dental procedures in the future
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Can reduce the number of teeth extractions (pulling) for your cat or dog
Dental Disease in Dogs
The MOST COMMON disease in dogs is
Herschel Animal Clinic sees more pets with dental disease issues than any other problems.
Scheduling annual pet dental cleanings add 2-4 years to your pet’s life!
Dental Care at Herschel Animal Clinic
Herschel Animal Clinic's staff and licensed veterinarians are equipped with the latest technologies to make pet dental visits safe and easy. These include:
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Teeth cleaning and polishing
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Deciduous (pet baby teeth), Surgical, and Routine tooth extractions
Pet Dental Cleanings - What to Expect?
While under general anesthesia, your dog or cat can receive a thorough dental cleaning. Herschel Animal Clinic uses a safe local anesthesia and monitors your pet’s heart rate, oxygen and respiration before, during and after. An assessment is done on the animal’s entire mouth including lips, tongue, gums, and teeth.
