Compassionate Guelph, ON Pet Dental Care
When your pet has a healthy smile, it positively contributes to their overall well-being in more ways than one. That's why it's important that you have a veterinarian you can trust to meet your pet's extensive oral health needs. At Stonegate Animal Hospital, we're proud to provide pet dental care to Guelph residents and those in its surrounding communities. Whether your pet needs a routine teeth cleaning or tooth infection treatment, our practice is here for them.
Over the years, we've had the privilege of serving cats and dogs of all ages. You can rest assured that our veterinary team will treat your pet with kindness and compassion while they're under our roof. We can't wait to meet you and improve your pet's oral health. Contact us today to speak with one of our team members and schedule your pet's next dental appointment!
CALL US: (519) 265-7224 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
Does My Pet Need Dental Care?
It's normal to question whether your cat or dog needs professional dental care. However, pets have the same oral structures that we do, including teeth, gums, and jawbones. As such, they're susceptible to developing harmful conditions like tooth decay and gum disease. Our friendly and informative veterinary team is here to give you the details you need to make confident decisions about your pet's oral health.
Some of the benefits of our Guelph pet dental care include:
- Preventing Tooth Loss: Cats and dogs need their teeth just as much as humans do, if not more. When bacteria from food accumulates in your pet's mouth, it creates a sticky film called plaque. If left unaddressed, plaque hardens into tartar, which can inflame gum tissue and cause jawbone to degrade. By bringing in your pet for regular dental examinations, you can help ensure that issues are caught early before they progress and lead to tooth loss.
- Protecting Internal Organs: It can be easy to forget that dental complications like gum disease can have body-wide effects. For example, when bacteria from your pet's mouth enters their bloodstream, it can spread to their heart, kidneys, and liver. Without dental intervention, the bacteria can damage your pet's vital organs. By keeping your pet's smile healthy, you help ensure that their internal organs are protected.
- Providing Peace of Mind: The instinct of cats and dogs is to hide pain and discomfort. For many pet owners, they may not see the type of behavior in their animal companion that would indicate a dental problem. When you bring in your pet for routine dental care, you can breathe easy knowing that our skilled and talented vets are monitoring their smile and intervening when necessary.
Our Quality Pet Dental Services
When you bring in your pet for their initial appointment, we'll begin by asking you various questions. Has your pet been reluctant to eat lately? Have you noticed black spots on their teeth and gums? From there, we will conduct an extensive oral exam to gauge the overall health of their teeth, gums, and jawbones. Finally, our veterinarian will create your pet's treatment plan which outlines our recommended services. We're also more than happy to adjust it at any time.
- Teeth Cleanings: Teeth cleaning is a routine treatment that helps keep your pet's teeth and gums healthy. For the process to begin, we'll have to sedate your pet. When our veterinarian determines that your dog or cat is properly sedated, they'll begin by removing any plaque and tartar from the surface of your pet's teeth. Our team will then polish the surface of your pet's teeth, which helps with gum attachment and preventing gum disease. Finally, our veterinarian will rinse their mouth.
- Dental X-Rays: Our dental care is only as good as our understanding of your pet's smile. That's why a crucial component of our Guelph pet dental care is the utilization of dental x-rays. This form of technology uses slight amounts of radiation to create detailed images of internal structures that the eye can't see without aid, including teeth, gums, and jawbones. Our veterinarians are able to create more accurate diagnoses using dental x-rays and can catch harmful dental conditions before they worsen.
Pet Dental Care You Can Count On
At Stonegate Animal Hospital, we provide skilled dental care for pets of all ages. Whether your pet is a patient of record or new to our practice, we'll work to give them the healthy smile they deserve. We look forward to starting a professional relationship you can depend on for years to come. Call us today to schedule your next pet's appointment with our Guelph veterinarian!
CALL US: (519) 265-7224 REQUEST APPOINTMENT
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