Animals need dental care, too! Periodontal disease is the most common disease process in small animals. It can be very painful and unfortunately most pet owners won’t realize the problem until there is advanced disease and the pet shows signs of discomfort such as decreased appetite and difficulty eating. The high bacterial level in an infected mouth has been linked to immunosupression as well as damage to the heart, kidney, and other organs.
Regular home care such as daily brushing is the best prevention you can provide to your pet. As with humans, tartar will still accumulate and require professional dental cleaning. Kailua Animal Clinic offers dental care from routine ultrasonic scaling and polishing to extractions. All dental work is performed under anesthesia to allow a thorough dental examination, complete dental x-rays, proper cleaning above and below the gumline, and for the comfort and safety of your pet.