Yes—when we do a dental procedure, which is generally going to be something we recommend annually after about the age of three, and that varies dep...
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Good question....
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Basically, we're just looking for anything abnormal. To say that there's one thing I'm searching for is not true....
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All of our patients undergoing anesthesia have the same general routine in terms of their anesthesia....
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I am a big believer in pain medication. We usually use nerve blocks, but we also use pain meds before, during, and after the procedure....
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It can vary, depending on the cause of heart disease. But we can treat dog heart issues with medication similar to what you and I use.
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That varies....
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Well, there may be anesthesia-free tartar cracking, but it's sure not a dental cleaning....
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We see those occasionally but not a whole lot, perhaps in youngsters....
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Broken teeth....
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Age is not a disease....
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Preparation for a dental procedure typically just involves withholding food....
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Some of those symptoms may be that your pet has shortness of breath, or they may have a progressive cough....
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Well, every pet needs a dental exam. There's just no doubt about it—a minimum of once a year, preferably twice a year....
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It really varies based on the level of disease, as the dental procedure is based on being able to evaluate and treat any disease present....
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Very similar to people, actually. The most common and commonly seen and most common disease process is simple gingivitis....
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Some vets indeed offer this. It's more commonly seen at grooming facilities or things like that....
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A board-certified cardiologist is a veterinarian that is specialized in cardiology....
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Again, dental disease is an infection....
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So that's a widespread concern of clients and totally understandable, but we take anesthesia very seriously....