Your Dog And Teeth Cleaning

1. Your Dog And Teeth Cleaning Happy pets are healthy, which makes owners happy. This is why we look after our pets’ wellbeing to include all aspects related to their health. This also includes dental health and oral hygiene, just as we allow for ourselves. When your dog’s teeth are in a bad state, they often suffer discomfort and pain when they eat and chew, which causes them to stop eating when the pain becomes severe. Oral diseases can also lead to other detrimental issues and infections in their mouth and other parts of the body. A responsible owner does as a much as they can to help preserve their pet’s dental health, which includes a visit to the veterinarian to ensure this aspect of their health receives proper attention. During a general consultation the vet checks for all sorts of issues and will make sure they also pay attention to your dog’s teeth, and if they feel there is reason for concern, they will prescribe whatever treatment is available, whether this is medicine in really bad cases, or a proper teeth cleaning in the surgery. This service is offered by good veterinarian services whether you and your dog are in Los Angeles, Chicago or Greeley and surrounds in Colorado. Good, experienced vets offer an array of services, which includes dental health care – and also cleaning of teeth when that is called for. A good, proper deep clean for dogs is referred to as dental scaling and takes care of issues such as removing hardened plaque and tartar build-up over time. Dental scaling ensures that the vet reaches all those areas below and above the gum lines and is performed to both the upper and lower gum. The vet uses a handheld tool that reaches all those difficult spots where plaque and bacteria can cause decay and rot – and tooth loss if caught too late. The procedure is performed under general anesthetic so that you animal experiences no discomfort. Also, we know that dogs will not allow you to perform this process while they are awake. The vet will make notes for future reference during the process as he/she removes old food particles and other unhealthy agents in the pet’s mouth, while at the same time checking for bleeding gums. If a tooth cannot be saved, the vet will extract it to save the animal from further discomfort and pain. After the scaling, the pet will get a polish to make the teeth look healthy and clean once more. The above procedure is necessary to help prevent decay and future dental problems. Of course there are different ways for dog owners to help make sure their pets’ dental health is looked after properly, so that a visit to the vet for teeth cleaning and scaling never becomes necessary. This includes various ongoing preventive measures that one takes at home. For example, acquire a pet toothbrush and buy pet toothpaste or gel made for them especially. Do not use the human equivalent of toothpaste – it is detrimental to their health. Stick to pet products. They come in appealing flavors so the dog will not mind your brushing of their teeth. These toothpastes and gels contain enzymes that help to break down plaque and tartar. Another great idea is to always ensure you give your dog chew treats which are great to help them scrape off plaque. Dental treats for dogs are another option. You can buy these from a pet shop, and even from certain vets that may stock them. All of these help to clean the teeth and reduce plaque – and the possibility of tooth decay. If prevention does not help, then there is always the vet that can take care of it – with a good, thorough dental cleaning. About Us At Powell Veterinary Service we offer all pet owners almost 30 years of dedicated, unrivalled service to ensure their pets remain healthy and happy. We offer great experience and are proud of the services we offer regarding all aspects of animal care. We perform surgeries, we spay and neuter, we offer boarding facilities, and we provide puppies for different activities that appeal to our clients. At PVS we also offer a wellness service for pets to ensure any conditions are picked up early. We are Kersey, CO based and serve the surrounding areas. We are available by appointment, but also for emergency situations. Pets are our passion, and we ensure that your animal receives excellent treatment from our practice. For more about us please visit https://powellvets.com/.