Dentistry for Dogs and Cats
With a higher standard of anesthesia and dental care.
Did you know? By age three, 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats have some evidence of periodontal disease.
Bad breath is a sure sign that your pet’s teeth need cleaning. Without proper dental hygiene routines, pets develop periodontal disease, which is the most common disorder affecting our pets nationwide.
Dental Disease
At advanced stages, dental disease can significantly impact a pet’s quality of life. It can cause mouth pain, which makes eating difficult. Plus, bacteria from the mouth can enter the bloodstream and cause heart, liver and kidney complications. Pets are good at hiding pain, so it’s important for pet owners to take steps to prevent periodontal disease from striking in the first place.
Routine Dental Care
The way to avoid all this is with regular dental care, including at-home brushing if possible, dental exams, and annual dental cleanings. At the Madison Street Animal Hospital, we offer comprehensive dental services for pets including oral surgery, and we can show you ways to keep their teeth and mouth healthy for a lifetime!
Anesthetic Dental Cleanings
Per guidelines from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), we perform only anesthetic dental cleanings. Our procedures include complete physical exams, laboratory testing, dental X-rays, and anesthesia to help support a safe procedure and thorough evaluation.
While non-anesthetic cleanings are becoming a popular option, we do not recommend them. They can be extremely stressful for pets and do not allow for scaling beneath the gum line, where most plaque and tartar accumulate.
If you would like to schedule your pet for a dental exam or cleaning, please call us at 206-538-0890.
