A Keystone of Health

Dental care for dogs and cats.

Did you know that over 80 percent of dogs and 70 percent of cats over three years of age have some degree of periodontal disease? Bad breath is a sign of poor oral health, and the bacteria that accumulates on your pet’s teeth can also affect his heart, kidneys, and other internal organs. At Wilder Animal Hospital, we recommend regular dental examinations to ensure that the teeth and gums are clean and healthy.

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Oral Heath

If we detect periodontal disease, fractured or worn teeth, resorptive lesions (cats), we will recommend a comprehensive oral health assessment and treatment (COHAT). The COHAT will be performed under general anesthesia, and will entail full mouth dental radiographs (x-rays), a thorough oral exam including probing for pockets, checking for abnormal growths or loose teeth, ultrasonic scaling and polishing (also known as a “dental cleaning”), as well as extractions if deemed necessary and approved by you, the owner.

Anesthesia

General anesthesia is necessary to be able to take x-rays as well as thoroughly clean the teeth, as gingival probing and scaling would be too painful to perform while they are awake. Prior to anesthesia, we will complete a full physical exam and perform pre-operative blood work to ensure that your pet is healthy enough for the procedure.

Anesthesia

General anesthesia is necessary to be able to take x-rays as well as thoroughly clean the teeth, as gingival probing and scaling would be too painful to perform while they are awake. Prior to anesthesia, we will complete a full physical exam and perform pre-operative blood work to ensure that your pet is healthy enough for the procedure.

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Regular teeth brushing, approved oral chews, and dental diets can all be used to prevent or slow the progression of periodontal disease. We recommend daily use of a soft bristled toothbrush and veterinary toothpaste to help keep your pets teeth clean and healthy. Don’t give any chew toys that are so hard that you can’t make a fingernail impression in them. Hard objects such as bones (raw or cooked) can fracture your pet’s teeth, leading to pain, infection, and the need for extraction.

To schedule a dental examination or to discuss your pet’s dental health, please call us at 805-695-8387.

Dental Care At Home

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Regular teeth brushing, approved oral chews, and dental diets can all be used to prevent or slow the progression of periodontal disease. We recommend daily use of a soft bristled toothbrush and veterinary toothpaste to help keep your pets teeth clean and healthy. Don’t give any chew toys that are so hard that you can’t make a fingernail impression in them. Hard objects such as bones (raw or cooked) can fracture your pet’s teeth, leading to pain, infection, and the need for extraction.

To schedule a dental examination or to discuss your pet’s dental health, please call us at 805-695-8387.