Brush Up on Your Pet's Dental Hygiene
February in pet dental health month, and our veterinarians would like to remind you to schedule your pet’s annual dental examination and cleaning.
Signs of Gingivitis and Periodontal Disease in Pets
Typical symptoms of gingivitis and periodontal disease in pets include red, swollen gums, pussy or bloody drool, yellow teeth, loose teeth and a reduction in appetite or weight loss.
Preventing Dental Disease in Your Pets
Preventing dental disease in your pets is an easy as scheduling an initial appointment for pet dental care, practicing good pet oral hygiene at home and scheduling an annual pet dentistry appointment at our Orland Hills animal care veterinary clinic.
Schedule a Pet Dental Examination at our Mokena veterinary clinic and Surgical Facility
During the pet dental examination, our veterinarian, will look for signs of dental disease, infections and loose teeth. Then, our vet will scrape all the plaque and tartar from your pet’s teeth and below the gum line. This reduces the risk of your pet acquiring gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Practice Pet Dental Hygiene at Home
Our animal doctor can help you choose the right method of cleaning your pet’s teeth at home. There are a variety of options available from dental chew toys to special toothpastes and toothbrushes.
Annual Pet Dental Care
Annual pet dental care at Mokena Animal Clinic is essential for reducing your pet’s risk for dental infections. Without an annual pet dental cleaning from our Frankfort veterinarian, your pet could become seriously ill. Oral infections can enter your pet’s bloodstream, requiring immediate medical attention.
In addition to pet dentistry, we also offer surgery services, wellness examinations, cold laser therapy and digital x-rays. If you are looking for a New Lenox veterinarian, do not hesitate to schedule an appointment with us.
To schedule an appointment for Mokena veterinary dental services, call us at 708-479-2811. We serve all of Mokena and the surrounding communities, including Tinley Park, Orland Hills, New Lenox, Frankfort and Homer Glen.
What benefits have you noticed by getting your pet regular dental examinations?
