At home care is very important to the dental health of your pet and should be started as early as possible in life. When you consider that most of our four legged friends age approximately 7 years to a single human year, routine visits to the veterinarian are not enough to keep your pet’s [...]
As humans, we expect our dentists to be able to provide a wide range of dental care; the same should be expected for our pets. Veterinarians have the capability to provide thorough dental care for our pets through advances in technology the same way that dentists do for their patients. Dental x-rays, prophylaxis, pulpotomies/root [...]
Yes, your pet’s teeth can affect their kidneys. Periodontal disease is considered the number one condition currently diagnosed in dogs and cats. This oral disease allows for buildup of bacteria and tartar in the pet’s mouth. Bacteria below the gum line enter the bloodstream and become a systemic (whole body) infection. All major [...]
Anesthesia free dentals are dental cleanings completed without the use of general anesthesia. Regular general anesthesia dental prophylaxis is more thorough and provides a more complete evaluation and cleaning of your pet’s teeth. Patients have to be of the right temperament and hold still while their mouth is being manipulated. Aggressive or timid animals may not [...]
It is time once again to encourage owners to fight the bad breath blues! February is National Pet Dental Health Month. Many owners visit a dentist on an annual or semi-annual basis while their pets’ dental health goes unnoticed. Gingivitis, broken teeth, and plaque build-up are common problems faced by pets every day. Prevention of [...]
Check out these pictures of a cat named Chindi that had an abscess tooth that we removed and then came back to Animal Central for a check up. What a big difference it makes when your pets teeth are well taken care off. All During the Dental and removal of the abscess Tooth. Chindi after the [...]
Introduce teeth brushing slowly, practicing each step daily with your pet for approximately one week or until your pet is comfortable and you are confident with the process. If at any time your pet becomes nervous, stop and try the process again at a later time when your pet is more comfortable and relaxed. Always [...]
Pets, like their human companions suffer from numerous dental diseases and aliments including the death of teeth. Dead teeth often become discolored, changing from white to grey, brown, pink and/or black. Although at times dead teeth may remain in place without causing problems, the tooth may cause pain and/or an oral abscess and infection for [...]
In many cases, pet owners are well aware of the benefits of providing good dental care for their pet. Aside from annual dental cleanings preformed by a veterinarian, pet owners can assist their pet in remaining healthy by brushing their teeth at home. Starting when pets are young is the best time to train pets [...]
Caring For Pet Dental Health At Home Start when your pet is young. It is important to introduce teeth cleaning to your puppy or kitten soon after you first bring them home. Just as you would teach your puppy his first trick, teach them to sit for their teeth cleaning and/or rinsing. It is important [...]