FEBRUARY IS PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH - Receive a free dental health goodie bag with your pet's dental cleaning appointment in February!
Atlanta pet owners - Is your pet experiencing bad breath or excessive drooling? Have you noticed pawing at the mouth? Does your pet seem hesitant to eat or does chewing seems painful?
These are symptoms & signs of DENTAL DISEASE. Besides causing BAD BREATH, dental disease:
* Releases bacteria into the bloodstream
* Can increase the risk for heart, liver and kidney disease
* Can cause severe pain and problems for your pet
Pets need regular dental cleanings to increase quality and length of life and:
* Allows us to chart dental disease over time
* Means less time under anesthesia
* Reduces need for more advanced and expensive treatment in future
* Can add up to 2-4 years to your pet's life!
Dental disease is THE most common disease in dogs. Recent studies show that 85% of cats and 92% of dogs over age 3 have periodontal disease. Don’t let your pet be a statistic. Schedule their dental cleaning appointment today.
What Happens During My Pet’s Dental Cleaning?
Pets cannot eat after midnight the day of their surgery. A professional pet dental cleaning can only be accomplished while the pet is under general anesthesia. Your pet is monitored constantly while under anesthesia.
Prior to anesthesia, blood tests are performed to help uncover any hidden illnesses that may interact with anesthesia.
A professional pet dental cleaning (sometimes called a dental prophylaxis) removes plaque and tartar from pets' teeth. Your pet's entire mouth health (teeth, tongue, gums and lips) will be examined and assessed.
What Can I Do to Take Care of My Pet’s Dental Health At Home?
While dry kibble is better at cleaning the teeth than the alternative canned foods, it is not the best way to prevent tartar build up. In addition, animals don’t chew as thoroughly as humans – their instinct is to eat quickly, not to savor each bite.
Chewing on bones or hides can also help to clean the teeth - we have numerous options and sizes available. Regular brushing of your pet's teeth at home is the best way to consistently clean teeth.
Pet toothbrushes, pastes, dental chews and dental treats and other pet dental products can be easily be ordered through Inman Park Animal Hospital's online pet supply store.
FEBRUARY IS PET DENTAL HEALTH MONTH - Receive a free dental health goodie bag with your pet's dental cleaning appointment in February!
