Pet Dental Care
Despite what you might think,
Bad breath is actually a sign of periodontal disease, which affects most companion animals by the age of three. Periodontal disease usually begins with relatively minor symptoms, like stinky breath and tooth discoloration, but it quickly evolves into a much more serious issue. Without treatment, it can cause everything from tooth loss and difficulty eating to organ damage and premature death. We provide comprehensive pet dental care in Cincinnati right here at Mariemont Veterinary Clinic, and our team would be honored to be entrusted with caring for your companion’s pearly whites.
The Importance of Dental Care for Pets
Many folks are unaware of just how crucial dental services are for pets. Even well-meaning pet owners often fail to realize that their four-legged family members can suffer from pain and other unpleasant symptoms due to insufficient dental care.
Pets with periodontal disease may experience:
- Pain
- Dropping food while eating
- Refusal to eat
- Tooth discoloration
- Foul-smelling breath
- Loose or missing teeth
- Bleeding gums
- Infections
- Heart, kidney, and liver damage
- Premature death
Even if you brush your dog or cat’s teeth at home, they need regular checkups and professional cleanings. During their appointment, we’ll take digital dental x-rays and then examine and clean their teeth both above and below the gum line. We’ll also search for signs of periodontal disease and address any problems we may find. All dental services are performed while the patient is under general anesthesia to ensure comfort and safety.
Pet Dental Care in Cincinnati
For pet dental care in Cincinnati, trust the team here at Mariemont Veterinary Clinic. Our patients’ comfort, safety, and long-term health are always our primary concerns, and we’ll do everything possible to keep their teeth and gums in good condition. We’ll even teach you how to address your pal’s oral care needs at home between appointments. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Your Veterinarian in Cincinnati!
Mariemont Veterinary Clinic provides pet dental care for pets in Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as Middletown, Ohio; Newport and Covington, Kentucky; Dayton, Ohio; Lawrenceburg, Indiana; and the surrounding areas.