Just like yours, the health of your pet’s teeth depends on routine at-home care and professional exams and cleanings.
Without regular care, periodontal (gum) diseases, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, can affect the gums and bone supporting your pet’s teeth. In its advanced stages, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss and may even lead to heart, liver or kidney disease.
Remember, a healthy cat or dog has healthy teeth and gums! Be sure to ask your veterinarian about how you can care for you pet’s dental needs.
Dental Services
A dental procedure at Flannery Animal Hospital consists of:
- Pre-anesthetic blood screening
- IV catheter and fluid therapy
- General anesthesia
- Intensive patient monitoring, including blood pressure, O2 level, heart rate and body temperature
- Full mouth examination, including tooth and gum assessment
- Full mouth digital radiographs, if needed
- Ultrasonic scaling
- Polishing
- Extractions, if needed
- Dental charting
- Pain medication and antibiotics
Warning Signs of Periodontal Disease
Please contact us if your cat or dog exhibits one or more of the following signs of oral disease:
- Acts hungry, but is reluctant to eat
- Drops food out of mouth
- Refuses to play with chew toys
- Has bad breath
- Rubs or paws at face
- Salivates or drools
- Is reluctant to drink cold water
- Sneezes frequently or has nasal discharge
- Face shows signs of swelling
- Gums are red or swollen
- Teeth are loose or falling out
- Is listless or does not act like self
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