Dental Care
Pet Dental Care at Newport Animal Hospital
Good oral hygiene plays an important role in the overall health and fitness of a pet. Therefore, veterinarians recommend yearly dental cleaning from an early age so that your pet’s dental health remains in the best condition from the very start.
What’s Included in Our Wellness Visits:
- Nose-to-tail health evaluations
- Lifestyle-based vaccination updates
- Internal organ screening (heart, lungs, kidneys)
- Dental and oral checkups
- Parasite testing and prevention plans
- Behavior and mobility assessments
- Nutritional guidance and weight management
Symptoms of Poor Dental Health
- Smelly breath
- Strange changes in eating behavior
- Drooling
- Red gums and bleeding
- Excessive drooling
- Tooth loss
Treating Periodontal Diseases
Periodontal diseases typically occur due to poor oral hygiene. It is important to treat periodontal diseases as soon as possible because they can also result in other serious diseases that damage the internal organs of your pet. Tooth abscesses, gum infections and even bone loss can occur due to untreated periodontal disease.