At Metrotown Animal Hospital We Treat Your Pets Like The Valued Family Member They Are
Comprehensive Veterinary Dental Services in Burnaby
Pets can often face dental issues the same as us humans. Dental diseases are one of the most common forms of problems faced by pets of all kinds. Metrotown Animal Hospital is a professional animal care clinic where we provide a complete range of veterinary dental services in Burnaby.
Why Does Your Pet Need Dental Care?
Dental diseases are generally more common in cats and dogs. The most common form of dental diseases includes inflammation of the gums and loss of tissue and bone support surrounding the teeth (periodontitis). These types of dental diseases can infect the mouth and enter the pet’s bloodstream or cause their teeth to become weak or fall off.
Small Animal Dentistry
We will give your pet’s entire oral cavity a thorough examination to determine whether they have any underlying dental problems or tartar buildup. Very poor dental health could require selective tooth extraction.
Our procedures for your pet’s oral health include:
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Ultrasonic scans
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Polishes
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Fluoride
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Extractions – if necessary
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Deciduous tooth (baby teeth) extraction
How to Check for Dental Issues in Pets?
Pets with dental issues feel the same pain as a human would. The only difference is that they are ill-equipped to convey the same to us. As a result, it’s your responsibility to identify these changes in behaviour and to look out for them. Some common signs of dental problems include:
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Bad breath
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Changes in eating behaviour
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Depression
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Low-energy level
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Loose teeth
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Red or bleeding gums
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Excessive drooling
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Pawing at the face
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Yellow or brown buildup on the teeth
If you’re unable to decide your pet’s conditions, you can contact us to get them inspected. It is also recommended to schedule an annual or half-yearly appointment for your pet for complete checkups. At Metrotown Animal Hospital, we offer dental care services along with oral surgeries as well.
