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Pet Dentistry
Dental health is a very important part of your pet’s overall health, and dental problems can cause, or be caused by, other health problems.
Oral Health in Dogs and Cats
Your pet’s teeth should be checked at least once a year by your veterinarian for early signs of a problem and to keep your pet’s mouth healthy.
Have your pet’s teeth checked sooner if you observe any of the following problems:
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Bad breath
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Broken or loose teeth
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Extra teeth or retained baby teeth
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Teeth that are discoloured or covered in tartar
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Abnormal chewing, drooling, or dropping food from the mouth
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Reduced appetite or refusal to eat
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Pain in or around the mouth
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Bleeding from the mouth
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Swelling in the areas surrounding the mouth
Some pets become irritable when they have dental problems, and any changes in your pet’s behavior should prompt a visit to your veterinarian. Always be careful when evaluating your pet’s mouth, because a painful animal may bite.
Fighting Dental Disease
Twice-yearly dental exams
Annual dental cleanings
Teeth brushing and regular home care
Did You Know
Five Signs of Dental Disease
There are five classic ways to spot if your pet has dental disease:
1. Brown teeth.
2. Red gums.
3. Smelly breath.
4. Eating food differently to normal.
5. A pet that is "slowing down."
Call 020 8459 4729 to book your dental check up today
Remember dental disease causes pain and infection in more than 80% of pets over the age of three years and will reduce both the quality and quantity of life.
If you want a happy healthy pet, they have to have happy healthy teeth.