Dental Care:

Within hours of your pet eating a meal, plaque has begun to build up on their teeth, just like it does on yours. If not removed the plaque begins to mineralize into tartar.

Tartar buildup leads to increased bacteria which causes periodontal disease along the gum line, which in turn causes constant pain for your pet, and can lead to heart, liver and kidney disease, shortening your pet’s life.

 Dental disease is one of the most common ailments we see in pets that come into our practice. We estimate that 50-75% of “healthy” pets that come through our doors for annual checkups have some level of periodontal disease. VetCare Montana offers the latest dental care for your pet. We will give your pet a thorough oral exam and perform an ultrasonic scaling and polishing. We can also apply an OraVet Barrier Sealant to your pet’s teeth.

The OraVet Barrier Sealant provides additional protection against tartar buildup, and along with a home brushing regimen and the OraVet Plaque Prevention Kit can prolong the time between dental cleanings at the vet and help maintain your pet’s teeth and gums in a healthy and pain-free state. Just “flip the lip” on your pet and look at his/her teeth. Do they have yellow or brown discolored teeth? Red inflamed gums? Loose or missing teeth? Are they reluctant to play or chew toys? Do they have bad breath? These are all signs and symptoms of periodontal disease.

If your pet has any of these symptoms you need to call the hospital (883-3456) for an appointment for a preliminary exam. We’ll take a look at your pet and provide you with a treatment plan for a full dental scaling and polishing along with any other care that may be needed.