Signs of oral and dental disease:Bad breathLoose teeth or teeth that are discoloured or covered in tartarDrooling or dropping food from the mouthYour pet shies away from you when you touch the mouth areaBleeding from the mouthLoss of appetite or weight lossAs we have all learned from our own experiences at the dentist, cooperation is essential to allow for proper dental examinations, x-rays and treatments. The same can be said for veterinary dentistry, but communicating the importance of holding still can be a challenge with patients that can't understand the procedure being performed.In some ways, veterinary dentistry is similar to pediatric human dentistry where patients require general anesthesia for safe and humane dental care. The general anesthesia used here at Barrie Animal Hospital is extremely low risk for the patient, as a result of a combination of pre-anesthetic assessment of the patient (including bloodwork and a thorough examination) and the use of modern anesthetic agents and state-of-the-art monitoring equipment. If you have a pet that may need some dental work, give us a call at 705-737-1900 or visit our website at www.barrieanimalhospital.com
