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A dental cleaning can do more than make your pet’s breath smell fresh. It can save his or her life.

Dogs and cats can’t brush their teeth. But foul breath and yellow-brown teeth are not only unappealing, they could indicate serious condition called periodontal disease. And periodontal disease can lead to other health problems.

Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums that is most commonly caused by the buildup of plaque and tartar in a pet’s mouth. This often painful infection can spread through the bloodstream to the heart, liver and kidneys leading to health problems that can shorten the life of your pet.

Without proper dental care, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats show signs of oral disease by age three. In fact, oral disease is the Number One health problem diagnosed in dogs and cats. The American Veterinary Dental Society recommends a three-step program to help prevent oral disease:

Step 1:

Visit your veterinarian regularly (yearly for younger pets and twice yearly for pets 7 and older)

Step 2:

Practice a home dental care routine that includes regular brushing and a nutritious diet, preferably dry food only

Step 3:

See your veterinarian for regular follow-up checkups

Click here for more information about dental disease in cats and dogs.

Our Dentistry Services

We offer the best quality of medical care available to our patients. If an examination reveals that your pet needs a dental cleaning, you can be assured that the comfort of your pet during and after this procedure will be our highest priority. To protect the health of your pet and to optimize his or her recovery from dental procedures, we include the following in our comprehensive dental package ($319*):

         Pre-anesthetic examination by a veterinarian

         11+ pre-anesthetic blood tests* - to make sure your pet can safely be anesthetized

         IV catheter, IV fluids, fluid line and fluid monitoring – to maintain blood pressure and hydration during the procedure, make your pet more comfortable and speed recovery

         Pain relief injection

         Antibiotic injection – to prevent infection

         Isoflurane gas anesthetic and brand new state-of-the-art anesthesia equipment

         Anesthetic monitoring: pulse oximetry, capnography (CO₂ monitoring), blood pressure, and ECG

         Hospitalization and anesthesia recovery monitoring

         Above and below the gum line scaling and polishing, as well as dental charting for dental caries (cavities), gum disease, and tumors

         OraVetÔ plaque prevention barrier sealant application

         Lots of TLC from our caring staff
 

* Additional fees apply for dental x-ray films, fracture repair/sealing, tooth extractions and/or oral surgery if necessary.

** If your pet is 7 or older and has not had a comprehensive blood panel in the past year, to protect the health of your pet during this procedure, a full senior blood panel will be required.  This will be sent to an outside lab and will need to be done a few days in advance.