DENTAL DISEASE
Dental disease is one of the most 
common illnesses of pets as they get 
older. Caused by the build up of tartar on 
the teeth, this can lead to mouth odour, 
infection, inflamed gums, gum and tooth 
loss. If untreated these problems can 
cause loss of appetite, weight loss and 
infections.

WHAT WE DO
To maintain the teeth and gums in good 
condition, your pet may require a "scale 
and clean" procedure.  This must be 
carried out under general anaesthetic. 
We  may recommend a pre-anaesthetic blood  test here.  Our staff will discuss this with  you prior to admission.

Your pet will be admitted for the day, 
admission is on the morning of that day. 
Your pet must be fasted from 9pm the 
night before.  This is extremely important 
as a full stomach may cause serious problems whilst under general anaesthetic. 
Our staff  ill advise appropriate fasting details.

ABOUT THE PROCEDURE
Pain relief medication and antibiotics are 
often given to your pet before the scaling 
procedure to combat any bacteria that 
may get into the bloodstream during the 
procedure.  Further medication may be 
prescribed afterwards for you to 
administer at home.

To remove the tartar we use an ultrasonic 
tooth scaler.  We scale below the gum line  to restore the health of the  gums.  We then polish your pet's teeth.  The mouth is flushed and dried.  Any  loose or damaged teeth are extracted.

In most cases a dental chart will be made 
to record the health of the teeth and 
gums. Any areas of concern are noted.

Your pet's recovery is monitored closely 
in our hospital ward.

We will advise you on home care, revisit 
requirements and follow-up events 
including home dental care.

It is important that any prescribed 
medications be given to your pet until 
the dosage is finished.