Pet Dental

Dental health is very important to your pet's well-being. Your dog or cat should be checked yearly for problems with their teeth. Our veterinary dentistry provides your pet with cleanings, extractions, fillings and repair of their teeth. These services are performed by our veterinarian under anesthesia to reduce the pain and stress your pet feels. Bad dental health can cause your pet bad breath, infections, tartar, broken teeth, abnormal chewing, reduced appetite, and pain and bleeding in the mouth.

Reason For Dental Problems

Causes of your pet’s dental problems are bacteria, tartar buildup, broken teeth, periodontal disease, crooked teeth, and defective palates. We see periodontal disease as a common condition in dogs and cats. As your pet grows older, this disease can cause them pain and health problems. It affects your pet's overall health. The plaque turns into tartar below the gum line that is hard to remove. We provide dental cleanings for periodontal disease.

Our Dental Services at Rush Animal Care Clinic

When you bring your pet into our Urbandale office our veterinarian will give your pet a complete exam.  This will include a blood test to determine if they are healthy enough for sedation. An examination of the gums and teeth will be performed.  Your pet will be anesthetized when their teeth are cleaned. The vet will clean the teeth above and below the gums removing plaque and tartar.

She will inspect all the teeth to determine when further work is needed. Teeth will be brushed and polished with our professional equipment. Sometimes our vet will prescribe pain medication when your pet needs it. Surgery will sometime be needed to remove a tooth, cysts, or repair teeth. We have cases where all the teeth are removed. Our vet will tell you how to keep your pet's teeth clean at home so you can maintain the good results.

Contact our Urbandale Office For An Appointment

Contact Rush Animal Care Clinic near Johnston for an appointment for dental care.  Don't let your pet suffer with tooth pain call 515-270-2240