General Anesthesia & Descaling, if done
within 7 months of Dental Work
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Box 11934, Dubai, U.A.E. Tel
+ 9714 338 7726, Fax + 9714 338 5534 Emergency (Out of Hours) 050 657 7851
As pet owners we strive to keep our pets living long
healthy lives as much as possible. In fact, if there was a way we could directly
prolong our pets’ lives, most of us would. Well, one of the easiest ways
to improve our pets’ health is often overlooked by many pet owners. Dental
disease is the most frequently diagnosed health problem for pets, but yet proper
treatment can add 2-4 years to our pets’ lives.
A
simple physical exam by our vets can help determine if dental disease is present.
Although oral hygiene starts with brushing pets’ teeth at home, many dogs
and cats will still need a professional dental cleaning by a veterinarian every
6 months to 2 years.
Studies show that, 80% of dogs & 70% of cats show
signs of oral disease by the time they’re 3 years old. In animals not only
does the dental disease cause bad breath, tooth loss, and significant pain, but
also systemic disease. As periodontal disease progresses, it can enter the blood
stream and potentially cause infections in the heart, liver, and kidneys, all
leading to a shortened lifespan.
Early
Care To prevent the onset of periodontal disease pet owners should
take care of their pet’s teeth at home beginning at an early age. Owners
should begin brushing their pet’s teeth every
day starting when they are just a puppy or kitten, so the pet gets used to having
their mouth handled.Older animals with the onset of tartar build-up and dental
disease, however, need to wait until after a complete dental cleaning before starting
brushings at home because brushing is only effective on freshly-cleaned teeth.
Routine Care In addition
to daily brushings, we recommend taking your pet in regularly for a professional
teeth cleaning, at which time our vets can examine the pet’s gums for periodontal
disease. An undiagnosed case of moderate to severe periodontitis can allow large
numbers of bacteria to enter into the pet’s bloodstream & the animal’s
immune system then has to work overtime to handle the invading bacteria. Other
organ systems – like the liver or heart – can be affected, especially
if other undiagnosed abnormalities exist in these organs.
We
all want our pets to live forever, and with proper dental care we can help add
years to our pets’ lives.
A
simple physical exam by our vets can help determine if dental disease is present.
Although oral hygiene starts with brushing pets’ teeth at home, many dogs
and cats will still need a professional dental cleaning by a veterinarian every
6 months to 2 years.