Dentistry and Your Pet
Oral care is just as important for your pet as it Is for you. By 5 years old, 60% of dogs have some degree of periodontal disease. In cats, gingivitis and associated mouth inflammation is extremely painful and may result in reluctanceto eat, weight loss, and poor quality of life.
Retained baby teeth and abnormal tooth alignment are routinely screened as we give needed preventative vaccinations. In addition, we will "flip the lip" to check for dental disease as we monitor the health of your pet.
Dr. Hunter cleaning teeth.
In addition to dental cleaning, and removal of diseased teeth, we offer a wide variety of products to help prevent plaque accumulation. These range from pet toothpaste and dental sprays to reduce bacterial growth, to tartar prevention diets, Greenies and enzyme coated chews.
