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Your Dog and the Dentist: Learn the Drill


While "late is better than never," sooner is better than later, at least when it comes to your dog's dental health. Dental disease gets worse over time, and the longer you wait, the more damage that will have to be taken care of and the more expensive your vet bill will be.

Your dog probably won't need much work done on his teeth when he's still young... so your vet won't do much more than open his mouth and take a look at what's going on in there. But as he ages, dental disease can set in, especially if you don't brush his teeth (which you should be). So check him periodically for signs of mouth/tooth decay, bleeding gums, or abscesses. If you see or smell anything unusual, he'll need to go in for a cleaning and polishing, or "prophy," which is vetspeak for prophylaxis.

Unfortunately, "spit," "rinse", and "open wide" are not part of your dog's limited vocabulary, and that spit sucker thing is likely to terrify him... so, for everyone's convenience and peace of mind, your veterinarian will anesthetize your dog before doing any complicated procedures on his teeth.

Anesthesia is not without risks; therefore, your vet will require several precautionary tests before putting your dog under. This may seem rather tedious to you; but if you want to prolong your dog's life, you really should be taking care of his teeth. This may mean a few dental cleanings in his older years which DO require anesthesia to be conducted properly and safely. The good news is, the more you practice regular brushing and plaque control in the form of crunchy bones and such, the less cleanings and dental work your dog will require... so hopefully you can keep those vet bills down.

Expect the vet to perform the following precautionary tests to determine if anesthesia is a safe option.

- Basic blood tests including red and white blood cell count
- Kidney and liver evaulation
- Possibly a heart function test, if your vet detects a heart murmur
- Possibly a urinalysis if there is reason to suspect kidney disease

The above testing will require one or possibly more trips to the vet, as well as several days of waiting time before the lab results come back. Just like your family doctor, your dog's vet wants to give you as thorough an evaluation as possible so he can determine the correct diagnosis and proper and complete treatment for your dog's teeth and for his health in general.

Assuming your dog passes his health exam and lab testing with flying colors, your next scheduled appointment will be for the cleaning and dental work itself. Time to tackle that tartar!

The dental procedure may involve some if not all of the following:

- Anesthetic administration
- X-rays
- General examination
- Tooth extractions
- Tartar removal
- Polishing

The procedure may be as brief as 20 minutes, if your dog has mostly healthy teeth, but may take an hour or longer for more extensive work in the case of diseased teeth and other problems. If your vet detects slow recovery from the anesthesia, he may require an overnight stay. Your vet should keep you informed every step of the way during your dog's dental procedure, and alert you to any unexpected outcomes.

You generally won't be expected to provide any special care after you take your pet home from his dental appointment, unless of course your dog has had major surgery and/or tooth extractions. In such a case, he may require the feeding of softer food or administering of antibiotics for a little while. Your dog's vet will inform you of what if any additional care if any is needed, and whether or not your pup will require a follow-up exam.

Start taking care of your dog's teeth now, and you won't have to worry about costly extensive dental treatments down the road. A brief recap of how you can help:

- Get into the habit of regularly brushing your dog's teeth while they're still in good condition.

- Feed him hard, crunchy food and special snacks that will aid in plaque removal.

- Examine his mouth regularly for signs of tooth problems or dental disease- redness, swelling, abnormal gumline, difficulty chewing.

- Take your pup in for regular dental checkups and cleanings; typically, once a year if he's young, and bi-annually if he's a senior dog.

- Make sure that any dental problems are treated promptly by a certified veterinarian.

In short: take care of your dog's teeth, and ensure him a long and healthy life!

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Austin Pets Alive! receives contract extension for new Pet Resource Center  KXAN.com

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Boone and more pets up for adoption in Phoenix-area shelters this week  The Arizona Republic

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How To Introduce New Pets Into Your Home, According To Experts  Forbes

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Man tired of pet sitting crammed 7 cats in suitcase and plastic bin, Florida cops say  Yahoo! Voices

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Rentals and condos would be required to allow pets under proposed bylaw in Arlington  CBS Boston

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April 2024 solar eclipse isn't a great place for pets, experts say  USA TODAY

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Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  The Seattle Times

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Tulsa Animal Welfare Explains Ordinance Requiring Residents Provide Shelter For Pets  News On 6

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"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

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Pets With Jobs: Where to Meet Portland's Professional Pups, Career Kitties and Busy Birds  Willamette Week

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Adopt a dog or puppy at a discounted rate from San Antonio Pets Alive on Saturday  KSAT San Antonio

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The Pets Issue  Charleston City Paper

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Pets find safe place with fosters  The Columbian

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Hartford's Holy Trinity Church is letting pets in the pews  CT Insider

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Hundreds of pets returned to Indiana shelters  WANE

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Should you be worried about the eclipse's effect on your pets?  News 5 Cleveland WEWS

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Marion County Pets: Boss, Roxy, and Jewel  WCJB

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Storm Lake Schedules Stray Pets/Animal Control and Shelter Work Session  stormlakeradio.com

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Pets of the Week: Koda and Apollo  WDIO

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Meet Cobra Bubbles & Milo: Eastsider Pets of the Week  The Eastsider

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Wellness company launches CBD line for pets  Pet Food Processing

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Don't surrender pets to a shelter. Send in a pro to reverse bad behavior, says Utah trainer  KSL NewsRadio

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Austin Pets Alive! receives contract extension for new Pet Resource Center  Yahoo! Voices

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Jet pets: More people are taking pets overseas for vacations or permanent moves  Washington Times Herald

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Marion County Pets: Boss, Roxy, and Jewel - Gainesville  WCJB

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March 29 Adoptable Pets in St. Pete  The Gabber Newspaper

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Pet of the Week: Charley  LebTown

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Napa pets of the week  Napa Valley Register

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KCBD's Pet of the Day: Meet Sara  KCBD

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Keep your pets safe on Easter with these tips  KSAT San Antonio

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Pets of the week | North Vernon | madisoncourier.com  Madison Courier

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Pets of the Week: Cairo, Charlie, HoneyBee and Ollie are available for adoption  Long Beach Press Telegram

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FUREVER HOMES: Pets of the Week | News | thecourierexpress.com  The Courier-Express

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Vancouver Safe Stay site provides ‘sense of stability’ by allowing pets  KOIN.com

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Shelter Pets: March 29, 2024 | | avpress.com  Antelope Valley Press

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Best Pet Insurance for Multiple Pets (March 2024)  MarketWatch

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Meet 4 pets available at Burke County Animal Services  Morganton News Herald

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Japanese pet owners warned after dozens of house fires linked to cats, dogs  South China Morning Post

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Pets of the week: Doberman and borzoi looking for new home together after their owner died  The San Diego Union-Tribune

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MDARD - MDARD Encourages Owners to Help Keep Pets Safe this Spring Holiday Season  Michigan Courts

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Super Heroes Humane Society Pet of the Week – Kitty  wnbf.com

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WNCT.com’s Best of Pets: Kane  WNCT

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Vets fret as private equity snaps up clinics, pet care companies • Stateline  Stateline

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Easter Items: Here Are 6 Which Are Deadly For Your Pets  96.3 KKLZ

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South Carolina expert weighs in on vaccinating pets  WLTX.com

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Clemson University introduces revamped policy for pets on campus  UpstateToday

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In wake of canine respiratory disease outbreak, Colorado bill targets pet facilities  The Denver Post

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Pet Rescue of the Week: Kevin and Oscar  KING5.com

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Dr. Ashton never gives up hope  York News-Times

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Steps you can take to prepare your pets for summer  CBS Pittsburgh

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Pets of the week | Features | davisenterprise.com  Davis Enterprise

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Family, pets displaced after Phoenix home fire  FOX 10 News Phoenix

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Top 3 trends seen at Global Pet Expo 2024  Pet Food Processing

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Help loveable pets score new homes  The Sun Newspapers

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With Crowded Pet Shelters, Foster Care Eases Strain  ccxmedia.org

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Meet CBS 58's Pet of the Week: Star - Milwaukee  WDJT

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Common health issues in senior pets  FOX 13 Tampa

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Wash your pet's food and water bowls to prevent salmonella  Mayo Clinic

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Meet our Pet of the Week: Dandelion!  Wyoming News Now

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"Too Big, Too Smelly": City records reveal why hundreds of pets were rescued then returned  WSBT-TV

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QC Animal Welfare Center, Milan, gives tips on keeping pets safe during storms  WHBF - OurQuadCities.com

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Pet Parents Swear These 24 Products Are Super Helpful In The Spring  BuzzFeed

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Veterinary surgeon: Spare flat-faced pets the respiratory distress  Phys.org

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53 pets spayed & neutered during S.N.I.P. bus event at Heritage Park  KGET 17

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Help Loveable Pets Score New Homes at Special Burlington County Animal Shelter Open House on April 7  Burlington County, NJ - Official Website

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Pet of the Week: 2024 pets  WTOP

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Pet of the Week: Padmé from the Pender County Animal Shelter  WECT

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Evergarden | Pet of the Week | thv11.com  THV11.com KTHV

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Clemson introduces revamped policy for domestic animals (pets)  Clemson News

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Who's ready for Woofstock? | Pets | kvoa.com  KVOA Tucson News

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City of West Hollywood's Free 'Picasso Pets' Event Returns to West Hollywood Park and will Feature the Swearing-In of ...  City of West Hollywood

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Pets on the Plaza: Meet Royal - 47abc  WMDT

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Enjoy reduce animal adoption fees this Easter at local pet rescues  News3LV

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What are they thinking? Animal communicators may help you find out  Charleston City Paper

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Which states are the most expensive to own a dog?  jacksonprogress-argus

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Man tired of pet sitting crammed 7 cats in suitcase and plastic bin, Florida cops say  Yahoo News

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Best Pet Insurance Companies for March 2024  NerdWallet

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Jersey's Journeys: Adoptable pets at PACC  KGUN 9 Tucson News

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Shelter of Hope Adoptable Pets  Penn Yan Chronicle-Express

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Pet Tutor Treat Dispenser Review 2024: Pros, Cons & Verdict – Dogster  Dogster.com

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Arlington resident says dogs 'terrorizing' neighborhood killed 7 of her cats  WJXT News4JAX

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Local animal shelter reaches max capacity  WVVA

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She Hates Her Boyfriend's Aggressive Dog, And Now She's Even Considering Breaking Up With Him Over The Pet  Chip Chick

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20 Most Popular Pets Statistics in the US: Updated in 2024 – Dogster  Dogster.com

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Pet Humanization Drives Thai Business Growth to over $1 Billion  Khaosodenglish

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Pet of the week • 03-29-24  Dallas Voice

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Pets of the week: Xena is a cuddly puppy. Bear is a gorgeous tabby  MLive.com

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Price Chopper/Market 32 announces annual pet food & supply drive  My Little Falls

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Humane Fort Wayne: Pet of the Week 3/28  21 Alive News

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Make sure your pets are receiving the proper care for their age  WWLP.com

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