Animal Dental Care San Diego and Pacific Beach

Oral Health Issues

Some of the most common pet health problems arise from lack of good oral hygiene. It is almost impossible to keep your pet's teeth cleaned without help. Oral health problems are extremely widespread in pets. We see many advanced cases of pet dental disease at our San Diego clinics. Research shows that by the age of two, 70 percent of cats and 80 percent of dogs have some sign of dental disease. Problems start with a sticky plaque buildup, which hardens into tartar. If left unresolved. Dental disease will lead to gingivitis, a painful condition caused by inflamed gums. Eventually, periodontal disease could develop. Pets may lose teeth and are prone to infections can affect all other organs in the body. For animal dental care is in the utmost importance to keeping your animal healthy.

Treatments

Keeping your pet’s teeth and gums healthy is actually fairly straightforward. First, ask your veterinarian about a professional prophylaxis that cleans the teeth. Next, you can feed your pet a larger kibble that’s specially made for dental care. This food wipes the teeth clean as your pet chews. You can also start brushing your pet’s teeth at home. Ask your vet to teach you how to do this properly. Be sure to only use products that are formulated and approved by your vet.

Factors Contributing to Animal Dental Health Problems

Age: Dental disease is more common in older animals and smaller animals
Breed: Small dogs are prone to overcrowded and misaligned teeth, making them harder to clean.
Food: Sticky foods can lead to a more rapid buildup of plaque.

Signs

If your pet has dental health issues, you’ll likely notice a few of the first most common signs, you will probably see is bad breath. Other indicators include:

Dribbling saliva
Sore mouth
Difficulty eating
Yellow or brown tartar on teeth
Bad smell from mouth
Bleeding gums
Pawing or rubbing the mouth
Loose teeth or tooth loss

ASK YOUR VET FOR A DENTAL CHECKUP

Even if you’re unsure about whether your animal is showing these signs, ask your veterinarian for a dental checkup and advice on how to keep your pet’s mouth clean and healthy. Proactive care is the best way to avoid more serious health problems.

WHERE PETS ARE FAMILY

SD Veterinary Hospital is proud to provide animal dental care to pet owners in the Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Bay Park, Mission Beach, Clairemont Mesa, Ocean Beach and the surrounding areas.

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