Our Services
Just like their human families, pets can develop dental problems like tooth decay, gum disease, and painful infections. At Golden Valley Animal Care, we offer comprehensive dental services tailored to your pet’s unique needs. We strive to keep dental disease at bay to boost your furry friend’s health and enhance their quality of life.
How Often Does Your Pet Need a Dental Exam?
Dental exams typically occur during your pet’s annual wellness visits. They help us diagnose and treat dental issues as they develop, preventing them from becoming serious oral health concerns down the road. However, if your furry companion shows signs of problems between wellness visits, don’t wait. Contact us immediately to schedule an appointment.
Signs of dental problems may include bad breath, discolored teeth, pain, bleeding, or swelling around the mouth. Your pet may find it harder to eat or may refuse to eat altogether. The sooner you seek care for your furry companion, the better the outcomes.
What Can You Expect During Your Furry Friend’s Visit?
Here’s a look at what you can expect during your furry companion’s dental exam:
Oral Health Evaluation: We will start with an evaluation of your pet’s mouth to check for plaque and tartar buildup, tooth decay, gum inflammation, broken or loose teeth, infections, pain, abscesses, and any other oral health concerns. We will create a custom treatment plan outlining any needed treatments or at-home oral hygiene practices to maintain your furry friend’s oral health.
Dental Cleaning: We may recommend dental cleaning under general anesthesia to ensure your furry companion is safe and comfortable. During your pet’s cleaning, we will remove plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth and along and under the gum line, lowering the risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath.
Dental Extractions: If your furry friend has a severely decayed, fractured, infected, or otherwise damaged tooth, we may need to extract it to relieve any discomfort and prevent further complications. Extracting a tooth can sometimes prevent infections from entering the bloodstream and affecting vital organs, safeguarding your pet’s health.
At-Home Oral Hygiene for Your Pet
At-home oral hygiene practices play an important role in maintaining your pet's dental health between veterinary visits. Just like humans, pets benefit from regular brushing, which helps remove plaque and prevent tartar buildup. The earlier you start, the more cooperative your pet will be. Our team at Golden Valley Animal Care is happy to offer tips to help make teeth brushing more rewarding for you and your furry friend.
Aside from brushing your pet’s teeth, there are dental chews and toys available that promote your pet’s oral health. There are also foods and treats formulated to support your pet’s dental health. Caring for your furry friend’s oral health will help maintain healthy teeth and gums, contributing to a healthier, happier life by your side.
Veterinary Dental Care Near Me in El Paso, TX
Veterinary dental care is integral to ensuring your pet's overall well-being. Our team at Golden Valley Animal Care is dedicated to providing exceptional dental care for your furry companion. We are also happy to offer tips to help your furry friend enjoy a lifetime of good oral health and happy barks and meows.
We invite you to call 915-262-0053 to schedule your appointment or request one online today. The individualized, compassionate care your pet deserves starts here!
Did you know?
“Doggy breath” is normal.
Fiction! Stinky doggy or kitty breath is not normal. If you get a whiff of not-so-fresh breath, contact your vet to have your furry friend’s teeth and gums checked.
