Your pet's health and well being is very important to us and we will take every step to give your pet the best possible care. At Lakeside Animal Hospital we treat your pets like the valued family members they are!
Dr Azza Diasti | Dr Rosalyn Randall | Dr Cynthia Hobson
8521 Gunn Hwy
Odessa, FL 33556
813-920-5100
TOPIC OF THE MONTH
The Importance of Pet Dentistry 
Over
85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease. Periodontal
disease simply means that the gums and bone that hold the teeth in
place are being destroyed by oral bacteria. This preventable disease is
the number one diagnosed disease in our pets, yet many animals suffer
needlessly. Periodontal disease begins with gingivitis, or inflammation
of the gum tissue, which is caused by plaque. Plaque is a mixture of
saliva, bacteria, glycoproteins and sugars that adhere to the tooth
surface. Within minutes after a cleaning, a thin layer of plaque has
adhered to the teeth. Eventually this hardens to become calculus or
tartar. Calculus by itself is nonpathogenic – it does not cause
disease. However, it does create a rough surface for more plaque to
adhere to, and pushes the gums away from the teeth, which increases
surface area for more plaque to adhere. Eventually, the supporting
structures of the tooth (bone, tissue, periodontal ligament) are
destroyed and the tooth becomes mobile and will either fall out on its
own or need to be extracted. Signs of periodontal disease are bad
breath (halitosis), reluctance to eat, chewing on one side of the mouth,
dropping food, pawing at the face or rubbing the face on the floor,
drooling, becoming head shy, and painful mouth/face.
Veterinarians recommend the following dental care for pets:
STEP 1: Bring your pet in for a dental exam. Don’t wait for his annual checkup if you suspect a problem.
STEP
2: Begin a dental care regimen at home. Brushing your pet’s teeth
daily is very important. We also recommend using a specially formulated
dental rinse, and dental chews and food. Please ask us if you need
instructions on brushing your pet’s teeth, or if you have any other
questions.
STEP 3: Schedule your pets for an annual teeth
cleaning with x-rays. This is also very important and ensures we are
catching any disease early enough to treat.
Periodontal disease
and oral bacteria can easily affect other organ systems including the
heart, liver, kidneys, lungs and brain. Give us a call today to schedule your pet's dental evaluation.
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Monthly Specials!
February is Pet Dental Month! Have you noticed an odor coming from your dog or cats mouth? Have you looked in their mouth lately? Bring your pet in today for a Dental Exam at no charge. This will allow us to evaluate the specific needs for your companions mouth. Calltoday to ask about our Dental Specials!
