Cascade Hospital for Animals
6730 Cascade Road, SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 949-0960
(616) 949-2688 (fax)
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7:30 am
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7:00 pm |
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Friday |
7:30 am
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6:00 pm |
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Saturday |
8:00 am
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5:00 pm |
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Sunday |
10:00 am
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5:00 pm |
Doctors'
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appointment only
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Click here for the latest in Pet Dental Care!
Periodontal (gum) disease is one the most common
conditions seen in pets today. Just as plaque and tartar can build up on your teeth,
so it does on your pet's. When not removed, calculus forms, causing gums to recede.
Bacteria fills the pockets caused by the recession and attacks both the teeth and
bone. Bacteria also enters the bloodstream and can lead to heart, liver and kidney
disease.
Should excessive tartar and plaque build on your pet's teeth, we recommend a dental
cleaning. Done under general anesthesia, we use the same procedure your dentist
does to clean your teeth. The teeth are scraped to remove built up tartar and plaque
and calculus deposits are chipped away. An ultrasonic tool is then used to remove
the last bits of build up and the teeth are polished. Polishing helps to remove
the pits in the enamel where bacteria can collect. If necessary, diseased teeth
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You can slow down this build-up of tartar on
your pet's teeth by getting into a regular routine of caring for your pet's teeth,
much as you do your own.
We suggest the following:
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· Brush your pet's teeth at least 4 times per week with a specially formulated
pet toothpaste. Do not use baking soda or human tooth paste as it could irritate
your pet's intestinal tract.
· Use a product to keep the plaque soft and easy to remove. It is called
Maxi-guard® and is available in our office.
· Provide treats, food and toys which are formulated to help scrape tartar
from the teeth, such as Hill's®
Prescription Diet T/D, CET Enzymatic Chews® and Nylabone® dental products. We suggest
feeding a dry food to pets with dental build up problems. |
Our staff members are happy to review these procedures and products with you.
We stress continuance of the home care routine
after a dental cleaning to keep plaque in check.
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