No, age is not a limiting factor for dental cleanings in dogs. In fact, older dogs often need dental care the most....
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Yes, your dog may need extractions during the dental procedure if the veterinarian finds problematic or painful teeth....
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Pain medications are prescribed to ensure your dog's comfort following any extractions or surgical procedures in the mouth....
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A healthy dog mouth has clean white teeth, calm pink gums without cuts or irritated areas, and relatively mild breath....
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Anesthesia is necessary for a thorough dental cleaning in dogs because it allows veterinarians to perform various procedures that would be impossib...
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It's impossible to know for certain if your dog will have a reaction to anesthesia until it is administered....
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In puppies, it is important to monitor whether they are losing their baby teeth properly and if adult teeth are growing in correctly....
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Yes, dogs are closely monitored during anesthesia. First, they are given sedation medications, followed by an induction into anesthesia....
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If your dog is having a dental procedure, x-rays are necessary....
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While anesthesia-free dental procedures do exist, they are generally discouraged because they can be stressful and potentially harmful to your pet....
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During a dental exam, a veterinarian looks for several things such as tartar buildup on the teeth, gingivitis (redness or bleeding in the gums), vi...
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Yes, all dentistry patients receive full mouth dental x-rays....
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It is generally recommended to have a dental exam for your dog every 6 to 12 months as part of their regular physical....
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Typically, the dental appointment will require your dog to stay at the facility for most of the day since the procedure is done under anesthesia....
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Interpreting signs of pain in dogs can be challenging; however, some common symptoms include rubbing their face with their paws, rubbing their face...
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Definitely. Pain medications are given as part of the anesthesia protocol before the extractions are performed....
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At home, you can help minimize the need for dental cleanings by brushing your dog's teeth and using products such as rinses and water additives....
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There are core vaccines and non-core vaccines, and veterinary professionals can advise you on what's core and non-core....
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There are some human medications that may be safe for cats, such as certain over-the-counter antihistamines....
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No, there is no specific cat breed that is more likely to have a cat vaccine reaction....