Pet Dentistry
Fairgrounds Animal Hospital offers full canine and feline dentistry to help your pet maintain a healthy smile at every stage of a long, happy life!
Canine and Feline Dentistry
Does your dog or cat have offensive breath, or could they clear a room with one yawn? Studies have shown that by just 3 years of age, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats show signs of oral disease. Oral disease not only reduces the quality of life and comfort for your pet but also can lead to severe infection and heart issues that can cost thousands to address and can significantly shorten a pet’s lifespan. Fortunately, Fairgrounds Animal Hospitals provides full canine and feline dentistry, including exams, teeth cleanings, and other routine dental care for pets in Reno, NV.
The American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) recommends pet owners work with their veterinarians to create an at-home dental care regimen that may include brushing their pet’s teeth.
Signs of oral disease
- Foul breath
- Plaque and tartar build-up on the gumline
- Red, swollen gums
- Trouble chewing or chewing on one side
- Pawing at the mouth and apparent oral discomfort
- Excessive drooling
- Loss of appetite
- Sneezing
- Facial swelling under the eye
- Loose teeth or teeth falling out
- Bleeding from the mouth
The American Veterinary Dental Society (AVDS) recommends pet owners work with their veterinarians to create an at-home dental care regimen that may include brushing their pet’s teeth. While some things like broken teeth are accidents we can’t foresee, we still have good news for pets and their owners. Though prevalent, oral disease is largely preventable, and preventative dental care is relatively inexpensive! The right preventative dental plan varies between patients, so finding what works for you takes a little effort and planning. The veterinarians and staff at Fairgrounds Animal Hospital offer full canine and feline dentistry and are ready to help you every step of the way to ensure your pet has a healthy smile at every stage of a long, happy life!
Protect your pet’s oral health
Just like us, pets benefit most from regular toothbrushing! Toothbrushing habits can be established at almost any age, but ideally, we start young. Also ideal is daily brushing, but even 2-3 times per week will make a huge difference in preventing severe oral disease and slowing plaque and tartar buildup progression. Fairgrounds Animal Hospital has a variety of tasty toothpaste to aid in making toothbrushing more pleasant for your pet.
Some pets, despite their owner’s best efforts, will not tolerate tooth brushing. This can leave owners feeling frustrated—but never fear! Fairgrounds Animal Hospital offers many alternatives that will still help prevent plaque, tartar, and dental disease from harming your pet’s oral health. We offer complimentary dental consultations to answer any questions owners may have about dental care and help our patients establish a solid preventative dental care plan that fits their needs and lifestyles.
Just like humans need a dental cleaning and scaling every 6 months, some pets need cleanings every year or so despite having dedicated owners who brush their teeth often. After cleaning, pets who do not have any preventative dental care are more likely to need another cleaning in a year or less. At Fairgrounds Animal Hospital, we offer complimentary dental exams to give you a good idea of what dental care is needed and provide you with a customized treatment plan that will establish a range of costs if your pet needs a cleaning which may or may not involve potential extractions so that you can plan ahead!