Canine & Feline Dental Care

As a responsible pet owner, you want to make sure all aspects of their health are optimal. You monitor your pets for symptoms and take them in for regular exams. You watch their vaccination and parasite control schedules and make sure they are kept current.

 

However, if you neglect to care for your pets’ teeth, you could be subjecting them to hidden health hazards that can get worse over time. Poor oral health has been linked to a decline in organ health, including heart issues. That’s why regular dog teeth cleaning and cat teeth cleaning by an experienced veterinarian is so important.

 

Dog & Cat Dental Care in Shorewood, Whitefish Bay & Glendale

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Bayshore Veterinary Clinic provides complete dental care for your pets.  During your visit your pet will have a full anesthetic blood panel and complete dental Xrays to make sure their mouth is comofortabel and disease free. The average cat or dog dental appointment takes about an hour. 

 

Anesthesia is only given to pets that are healthy enough for it.  To make sure your pet is healthy we require all pets to have a current exam with Dr Rana and bloodwork before the procedure. They are closely monitored during the procedure and are provided heat support and IV fluids for their safety.

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Pets Can Get Periodontal Disease, too.

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Your pet’s teeth will be cleaned with state of the art equipment to remove tartar and plaque. The area at the gumline will be scaled and the teeth will be examined for signs of periodontal disease (gum disease). X-rays will be used to check for bone loss and other oral health issues. The teeth will then be polished after the cleaning to seal and protect them.

 

If your pet has advanced peridonetal diseae, Dr Rana may recommend and extraction or other advanced procedures to try and save the tooth.

 

Ideally, you should have your pets’ dental health assesed every 12-18 months. Between cleanings, you should look for the signs of oral health issues, including:

• Foul smelling breath

• Bleeding gums

• Difficulty chewing or eating

• Tenderness around the mouth or jaw

• Excessive drooling

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There are steps pet owners can take at home to help keep their teeth strong and healthy. If the pet will allow, brushing the teeth with an approved toothpaste at least three times a week can make a big difference. We always recommend using VOHC approved dental products for your pet.