Oral & Dental Health
Dental Care Is A Key To Pet Wellness
Although our pets need a healthy mouth and sound teeth, we sometimes let our pet's oral and dental care slip. Poor oral hygiene can be the source of bad breath, gum disease and organ damage. Not only can this cause animals constant pain, it can actually shorten their lives. Taking care of your pet's teeth means more than pleasant breath; it is a basic part of our wellness program.
At South Loop Animal Hospital, we offer:
- Periodontal therapy - teeth cleaning for dogs and cats and advice on home dental care
- Digital dental radiography - the quickest and most accurate diagnostic tool
- Extractions - pain-free removal of diseased teeth
- Nutritional advice - aimed at maintaining good oral hygiene
Talk to us about your pet’s dental hygiene. For your dogs and cats, good oral care means better health and longer lives. Find out more about pet dental health by looking at these websites:
- Veterinary Oral Health Council: this site offers extensive information on oral health care for pets
- Pets Need Dental Care, Too: this Pet Dental Health Campaign site provides information, instruction, and fun activities for kids
- C.E.T. Home Dental Care: this site offers an extensive line of at-home dental care products for your pet
- Veterinary Partner’s Dental Care Series, by Dr. Jan Bellows: this site offers a comprehensive series of articles aimed at helping pet owner better understand their pet's oral health