Mt Pleasant SC Vets Recommend Dental Cleaning

Our veterinarians at out two Mt Pleasant SC Vet Clinics recommend periodic dog and cat dental cleaning procedures. We hope that the below information helps you evaluate your pet’s needs. You can call Shuler Veterinary Clinic or Mount Pleasant Animal Hospital for more information.

80% of dogs and 70% of cats develop gum disease by the age of three.  Periodontal disease is the most common dental condition and can cause bacteria and toxins to enter the bloodstream and potentially affect internal organs.

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Routine dental cleanings include ultrasonic scaling and sub-gingival scaling and polishing. This procedure is always done under anesthesia.  The overall health of your pet outweighs the anesthetic risk.

If your pet presents any of the following, call our office to schedule a dental:

· Bad Breath or Mouth Odor
· Tartar Accumulation
· Oral Discomfort (Pawing at Mouth or Rubbing Mouth Along Ground)
· Trouble Chewing
· Red or Bleeding Gums
· Dropping Food While Trying to Eat
· Not Eating Well or Cries When Trying to Eat

Once your pet has received his/her dental cleaning, one of our Mt Pleasant SC Vet Clinic technicians will discuss at-home care for your pet.  There are many oral hygiene products to get your pet’s at-home dental care started.