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The Ugly Truth About Your Pets Teeth


Recent studies have shown oral disease to be the most prevalent disease threatening the health of dogs and cats, with nearly 3 out of 4 canines and felines being affected. These results are staggering! That’s why our veterinarians at Pet Doctor recommend your pet receive an annual professional teeth cleaning and routine home tooth care to prevent more serious dental problems, like periodontal disease.

 

 

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What Is Periodontal Disease?


Dog and cat periodontal disease is caused by the bacteria in dental plaque. These bacteria cause an infection in your pet’s mouth that can lead to bad breath, swollen gums, loose teeth, ulcerations, difficulty eating and eventual tooth loss. These bacteria can also travel through the bloodstream to your pet’s vital organs such as the liver, kidneys, heart and lungs. Once in these organs, they begin to slowly poison your companion.

What Can I Do To Prevent Periodontal Disease?


The good news is that most dental problems are preventable. Dogs and cats should have their teeth professionally cleaned at least once a year, starting at 1-2 years of age. As a responsible pet owner, you should also develop an oral home care program. The best form of home tooth care is daily brushing with a soft toothbrush and toothpaste for pets. Other methods include dental chews, oral gels, and specially designed foods and treats. Our staff will be more than happy to discuss any oral home care questions you may have.

If My Pet Has A Problem, What Should I Do?


Depending on the nature of the dental problems, your pet can benefit from many of the same procedures your dentist might perform on you. Periodontal disease can be treated with a deep root cleaning, antibiotics, periodontal surgery, and sometimes extractions. It is essential to catch and treat dental problems as early as possible. Yearly dental cleanings not only help to prevent periodontal disease, but also allows your pet to receive a complete oral exam to catch potential tooth problems as early as possible.

Does My Pet Need Anesthesia Every Time Its Teeth Are Cleaned?


Anesthesia is necessary to do a complete teeth cleaning and oral exam. A thorough cleaning is virtually impossible on an awake, moving patient. By anesthetizing our patients we are able to clean all of the surfaces of all the teeth in the most efficient manner without causing any discomfort to your pet. Also, during anesthesia, a tube is passed down the trachea, or windpipe, to deliver anesthetic gas. This tube will also seal the throat preventing accidental inhalation or swallowing of the tartar and infective debris that are removed from the teeth. Rest assured that our staff uses some of the safest and most effective anesthetic agents available today. The safety of your pet is of our utmost importance.

Dental Prices: Includes Pre-anesthetic Examination, Anesthesia, Teeth Cleaning, Polishing, Pulse Oximetry Monitoring, and Post-Cleaning Antibiotic Injection.

Teeth Cleaning - Cats
....................$124
Teeth Cleaning - Dogs....................$159
Extract 1 Tooth....................$17
Extract 2-5 Teeth....................$23
Extract 6-10 Teeth....................$35
Extract >10 Teeth....................$45
Extract “Baby” Teeth....................$30


Preferred Dental Program For Pets Less Than 7

  • Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC): checks for infections, anemia, and clotting problems
  • Pre-anesthetic Blood Work: includes BUN (kidney), Creatinine (kidney), ALT (liver), Alk Phos (liver and muscles), and T. Protein
  • Toe Nail Clip
  • Anal Gland Expression
Regular Price $107.95: Preferred Dental Program Price $87.95

 

Preferred Dental Program For Pets Older Than 7

  • Complete Blood Cell Count (CBC): checks for infections, anemia, and clotting problems
  • Pre-anesthetic Blood Work: includes BUN (kidney), Creatinine (kidney), ALT (liver), Alk Phos (liver and muscles), and T. Protein
  • Toe Nail Clip
  • Anal Gland Expression
Regular Price $127.95: Preferred Dental Program Price $107.95

Are Blood Tests Important For My Pet?


The concept of health screening using blood has long been embraced by the veterinary community. We know that animals are inconveniently adept at hiding illness, and that the best way to identify early disease in older pets is to run blood tests every six to twelve months. However, we are seeing diseases, previously believed to be “geriatric” problems, in younger animals more frequently now.

This may be due to changes in our environment and our pet’s lifestyles, or because we are becoming more aware and are looking at younger animals more closely than we were fifteen years ago. In either case, a good argument can be made for routine laboratory screening starting well before the age of seven years. Not only may an annual blood screening expose a life threatening disorder, it also establishes baseline values that are “normal” for your pet should a problem arise later in life. Blood screening also fills an important gap between pre-anesthetic testing younger pets undergoing their spay or neuter and geriatric blood work for older pets.

What Is The Chance Of My “Healthy” Pet Having Underlying Problems?

About 27% of patients who appear healthy on a physical examination have abnormal blood test results. Of this 27%, about 1/3 of these patients have a potentially life threatening disease. Early detection of metabolic disorders allows us to better treat and control them. That’s why a blood screening is such an invaluable tool.

When Should I Start Having My Pet’s Blood Tested?


The ideal case, of course, would be to run a full blood panel with a complete chemistry profile, thyroid check, blood count, and urinalysis once every six months starting at the age of four months old. This is, however, overkill for the average young pet.

A blood profile checking the major liver enzymes, BUN and creatinine for kidney function, blood protein levels, and a complete blood cell count done once a year beginning at four months of age will screen for the major problems likely to arise in a younger pet. Depending on the pet’s physical condition, a thyroid test might be recommended. A urinalysis can also be added to screen for diabetes, urinary tract infection, urinary crystal formation, and numerous other problems.

How Often Should I Have My Pet’s Blood Tested?


We recommend a blood profile be performed yearly when your pet is in for their annual vaccinations or examination. This routine blood work will consist of a variety of blood tests to check for early signs of kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, thyroid disease, diabetes, anemia, dehydration, infection, and more. This information is important because catching early stages of the above conditions can many times avoid aggressive treatment necessary if your animal begins to show symptoms. In fact, in many cases, slight gradual changes in organ function can many times be treated with diet and/or dietary supplements. This health screen serves as an extension of the physical examination.
Your pet’s life depends on the decisions you make as a pet owner! Make the right choice and have your pet’s teeth cleaned on an annual basis.

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Pet Doctor will provide Safe, Reliable, Pain-Free Teeth Cleanings And Dental Care For Your Dog Or Cat…Call Pet Doctor Now at 972-961-3434 and schedule your pet’s oral examination today.