Why Dental Hygiene is Important For Pets

Oral health should be a priority for pets, just like it is for humans. With pet dental services at Arrow Animal Hospital in Los Lunas, NM, your pets can get the care they need. If you haven't been giving your pets the attention they need for their teeth and gums, keep reding to learn why dental hygiene is critical for pets.

Why Is Pet Dental Health Important? 

Making an appointment to get your pets’ teeth examined and cleaned keeps their mouths and bodies healthy. Our veterinarian will thoroughly inspect your pets’ mouths to look for signs of dental problems. The earlier issues are discovered, the less likely severe problems are to develop. Thorough cleaning under the gum line is needed to prevent bacteria from damaging your pets’ mouths. One of the most significant problems that vets screen for is periodontal disease. Some pets develop this problem as early as the age of three.

It's also important to understand that periodontal disease can have an adverse effect on your pets’ overall health as well. Dangerous bacteria can seep into your pets’ bloodstreams that can harm major organs (heart, liver, and kidneys). This can be prevented with routine examinations and cleanings done by our veterinarian.

What Are Signs of Dental Problems that a Veterinarian Can Help with? 

Pets can have an array of issues that require intervention from a veterinarian. Symptoms of dental hygiene issues includes:

• excessive drooling of the mouth
• loss of appetite or pawing at the mouth
• discoloration, loose, cracked, or broken teeth
• foul breath
• changes in behavioral or sleeping patterns

Depending on the issues your pets need help with, we may recommend further treatment or surgery. We provide a tailored treatment plan for every pet we serve.

Call Arrow Animal Hospital to Schedule an Appointment for Dental Cleaning

Your pets deserve to have the best life possible, free from pain and discomfort. Routine dental cleanings can help keep oral and health issues at bay. To learn more about how our veterinarian can help, give us a call today.