Are there vets who specialize in pet dental care and teeth cleaning?

Yes the best way to resolve dental disease is with a teeth cleaning. I would recommend having your vet do a consultation first and then scheduling Clark to have his teeth professionally cleaned. This process is mostly done while the pet is under general anesthesia, and can resolve dental problems quickly and efficiently. Pet stores only offer to brush your pets teeth, which is technically not a cleaning and will not remove any hard tartar on the teeth at all. After Clark has his teeth cleaning, it is important to brush his teeth regularly to keep up with his dental hygiene over time. I hope this helps and best of luck moving forward with your pet Clark. Take care!

It's great that you are thinking about Charlottes dental health. Your vet will examine Charlotte and then give you a plan to do the dental cleaning. Care credit is a good option for things like dental care that allow you to pay it off over time, often with no interest. Otherwise there are low cost clinics in many cities that often will do dental cleanings at a lower rate or based on your income.

Hi there and thanks for your question. I may want to get a second opinion from another veterinarian. Any size of dog can have a dental cleaning or oral surgery. It only becomes an issue when the patient's heath is compromised (has heart condition, kidney, or liver failure, etc.) that could cause a problem during anesthesia. I would visit a speciality clinic and get another opinion from a different doctor.

A basic cleaning may cost as much as $500. Costs will vary depending on several factors including location, clinic, severity of dental disease, size of the patient and whether or not dental x-rays and extractions are required. Your veterinarian can perform the procedure. You can contact the clinic and request an estimate for services. Most will provide one as a matter of hospital policy.

It really depends on the severity of the damage. Some can be managed with good cleaning, but others may need to be extracted. There are also dentistry specialists who can do more advanced procedures like root canals and implants. The first step would be to have a veterinarian examine Hank. They will be able to advise more. For more information, I recommend you read the articles at the links below. https://www.petcoach.co/article/5-signs-that-your-dog-needs-dental-work/ https://www.petcoach.co/article/6-things-every-dog-owner-should-know-about-dental-care/ I hope that helps and all is well with Hank.

Silly girl, toothpaste isn't a treat! It can be very difficult to train a dog to allow their teeth to be brushed. I would venture to guess that the majority of vets don't brush their pet's teeth, either! The brown staining is plaque and tartar. Once the plaque sets in, there is no amount of brushing that will remove it. The only way to remove the plaque and thoroughly clean the teeth is to take Keltie in for a dental cleaning. This can be a scary idea since she will need to be under general anesthesia, but it can help her avoid many preventable diseases in the future, such as abscessed teeth, infection of the jaw bones, and shedding bacteria in the bloodstream that could cause infection of the heart valves. Here is a great article on dental care in pets. Once the plaque is removed after a dental cleaning, you can work on training Keltie to accept teeth brushing, or you can use products approved by the VOHC to delay additional plaque from forming. http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=128

Baby Bear is adorable! Thanks for including a picture! Many clients are surprised when we tell them that their pet has dental disease. But the reality is that over 50% of animals over 2 years of age have dental disease. Imagine if you didn't brush your teeth for years! So, if Baby Bear has not had her teeth cleaned before, I would imagine that she has some degree of dental disease. If you would like a second opinion, you could always see a veterinary dentist. You can find one near you here. https://www.avdc-dms.org/dms/list/diplomates-map.cfm I hope that was helpful and answered your question. Thanks for using PetCoach.