Common Signs of Dental Problems in Pets
Oral hygiene and dental care may not be the first things we think of when it comes to pet care and health. The truth is proper dental care can have a massive impact on your pet’ health and wellbeing. Ignoring your pets’ teeth and gums can cause them pain and a variety of health problems. At Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital in San Jose, CA, we consider pet dental check-ups a part of routine pet care.
Our team of veterinary professionals can provide cat and dog dental exams to better understand your pet’s condition. Our pets obviously can't talk and often try to hide issues they're experiencing, so it can be important for their owners to be on the lookout for symptoms and behavioral changes that could indicate dental problems.
Signs of Dental Issues in Dogs and Cats
If you some of the following symptoms in your pet, it could indicate a gum or dental problem:
- Reduced appetite
- Gum inflammation
- Chewing on one side
- Discolored teeth
- Red or bleeding gums
- Loose teeth
- Dropping food
- Weight loss
- Drooling
- Broken teeth
- Plaque or tartar build up
- Irritability
- Growths or cysts on gums
- Swelling around the mouth
- Not wanting to play with toys
What Will the Vet Do to Help?
When you take your furry friend to the pet clinic for a dental appointment, a vet on our team will conduct a visual exam and take a set of x-rays to determine the root cause of the problem. We’ll inform you of the findings and discuss if any extractions or repairs need to be done. For the dental cleaning, the pet may be placed under anesthesia and his teeth scaled of any tartar and plaque.
Get Dog Dental and Pet Dental Pet Care from a Veterinarian Near You at Our Animal Clinic
If you're looking for a veterinarian near you in San Jose, CA, we at Oak Grove Veterinary Hospital are here to help. Give us a call and speak to one of our friendly staff for an appointment. Call us at (408) 227-1661 for dog dental and pet dental vet care from a veterinarian near you at our animal clinic. Visit us for the veterinary care your pet needs from our pet clinic.