February Is Pet Dental Month

February is nationally recognized as being Pet Dental Month. You may ask yourself, why would an entire month be dedicated to the welfare of your pet's teeth?

The answer: Three out of every four patients we see have dental disease.

This startling fact may come as a surprise. Some people find it difficult to look in their pet's mouth at home, nonetheless perform the necessary dental care to prevent dental disease.

February is just one time when we try to emphasize the importance of dental hygiene for pets, but dental care doesn't end at the end of February. Dental brushing, dental chews, dental treats, and routine physical examinations are vital to protecting your pet's teeth. By protecting the teeth we also protect the rest of the body from harmful infections.

First plaque builds up on your pet's teeth. Afterwards, tartar begins to acumulate on the teeth. Bacteria underneath this tartar start causing an infection, otherwise known as periodontal disease. At this point, at home dental care cannot solve the problem. We perform the same procedure your dentist would perform on your teeth: A Dental Prophylaxis.

A dental prophylaxis includes a thorough oral examination, cleaning the teeth, and polishing. In order to perform this procedure, anesthesia is necessary. Anytime a pet undergoes anesthesia, labwork is required to ensure a smooth and successful anesthetic experience and dental procedure.

During the month of February, we are offering a $75.00 discount on a dental prophylaxis for your pet.

Please contact us if you have questions regarding Pet Dental Month or dental disease at 651-739-0117.