Canine/Feline Dental care
Pet dental care is important for several reasons:
- Gum Infections can cause your pet pain and discomfort.
- Gum and teeth infections can lead to other infections throughout the body(heart, kidney, liver, etc.)
- Halitosis (bad breath) can make your pet unpleasant to be around.
- Addressing problems early can save your pet discomfort and can save you money in the long run.
Common indications for dental treatment include (but are not limited to) :
- Gingivitis (a red inflamed stripe along the gum line, especially upper premolars and molars)
- Accumulation of calculus along the gingival margin
- Periodontal pockets
- Altered oral behaviors/eating difficulties (these are rarely noticed by owners)
- Any indication of oral discomfort including; oral cavity abscess
- Discolored teeth
- Fractured teeth
- Missing teeth
- Cavities
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