Kansas City North Veterinary Hospital Handles Your Pet Dentistry Needs
When many pet owners think of their pet's health, they often overlook pet dentistry. In fact, they are often surprised to learn that dogs and cats need just as much dental care as humans do. This is where the trained staff at Animal Clinic of Boardwalk Square comes in. Our team provides quality pet dentistry care, both through sedation and non-sedation methods.
It is highly recommended that all Kansas City North pet owners have their animal’s teeth checked during each annual veterinary hospital visit. Also, owners of puppies and kittens should have their pet’s teeth inspected at eight weeks of age and again at six months of age by a veterinarian to look for signs of improper teeth alignment, signs of extra teeth forming, and any other dental development problems. (These health issues are all common in smaller breed dogs, but can be present in any size or breed of dog or cat.) By having their pet’s teeth inspected during a regular vet checkup, pet owners are practicing excellent preventative maintenance and protection from bigger health problems.
Common Pet Dentistry Problems and Procedures
However, it is significant to note that sometimes animal dental emergencies do arise. It is important to contact our veterinary hospital if signs of gum blistering, bleeding, cracked teeth, or any other symptom preventing a pet from eating or drinking is noticed. These can all be signs of a dental emergency or a larger health problem and a veterinarian should monitor the animal immediately.
Cats and dogs are also particularly prone to abscessed teeth issues. This can occur if the animal bites on something too hard or scrapes the gum line. Infections can also cause the pet’s immune system to “attack” any plaque buildup on the teeth, causing the animal to lose teeth. As a Kansas City North veterinarian team, we often see cases of this serious health problem, commonly referred to as Stomatitis. This ailment, in turn, can affect the dog or cat’s ability to eat or protect itself.
Some mouth cancers and tumors also present themselves in the form of blisters or other dental problems. By viewing these symptoms, most animal hospitals can prevent disease from spreading throughout the pet's body.
Kansas City North pet owners interested in our animal dentistry services may contact Animal Clinic of Boardwalk Square by calling (816) 698-4295.
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