Oral
health is very important to prevent dental infections and gum disease.
Teeth and gums for cats and dogs should be checked every few months and
professionally cleaned at least once a year. Regular dental check-ups
with our veterinarian will help prevent gingivitis, plague, tartar, and
abscessed teeth
Reliable Vancouver vets at Killarney Animal
Hospital serves your pets with one of the best animal dental care
services. Our composite dental health care programs for your pets help
in their healthy living. Dental care services for your pets include
dental cleaning, diet recommendations and tips for home dental care.
Daily
brushing is a good way to prevent tartar and plague build up on your
pets teeth. Dental chews are also a good choice. Killarney Animal
Hospital's professional dental ultrasonic scaling and polishing will
help keep your pets oral health up to date. During your visit to our
Vancouver Animal Hospital in Killarney, the veterinarians will do an
oral exam to discover if your pet has early stages of gum disease or
infection so that your pets feel comfortable and healthy
Pet
periodontal disease, or tooth-and-gum disease, is one of the most common
diseases affecting pets today. In fact, most dogs and cats show some
signs of this disease by 3 years of age. Signs can include tender,
swollen gums, excessive drooling, loss of appetite, and bad breath.
A
complete dental exam should be performed on all pets at least once a
year. For smaller breeds more prone to periodontal disease, these exams
should be done every 6 months. If dental calculus is present at the
gumline, the veterinarian should professionally clean the teeth.
Because this cleaning can be a painful procedure, especially if
periodontal disease already exists, a short-acting sedative or
anesthetic is essential for your pet’s comfort and safety. An
ultrasonic dental scaler, combined with manual scaling instruments is
used to break apart and remove the hard calculus and deposits from the
tooth surfaces. Afterward, the teeth are polished with a special paste
to restore their natural smooth surfaces.
Remember: Good dental
hygiene is important to the health of your pet. In fact, it can help it
live a longer, happier life. If you have any questions concerning your
pet’s dental health, don’t hesitate to consult our veterinarian.
Dog
dental problems, cat dental problems and exotic animal dental problems
treatment and preventive pet dental care. We regularly running Pet
Dental Specials. Visit our veterinary clinic or give us a call at 604
433-5500. Serving Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster.
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Killarney Animal Hospital
Address
2649 East 49th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5S1J9, Canada