Periodic Medical Examination
At Dr. Paws, we believe preventative care is essential for a long and healthy life for all pets. Our periodic pet examinations, also known as wellness exams or checkups, are a crucial part of our comprehensive veterinary services. These routine visits allow our veterinarians to assess your pet's overall health, detect potential problems early, and provide personalized recommendations for their ongoing care.
Periodic Medical Examination
At Dr. Paws, we believe preventative care is essential for a long and healthy life for all pets. Our periodic pet examinations, also known as wellness exams or checkups, are a crucial part of our comprehensive veterinary services. These routine visits allow our veterinarians to assess your pet's overall health, detect potential problems early, and provide personalized recommendations for their ongoing care.
Periodic Medical Examination
At Dr. Paws, we believe preventative care is essential for a long and healthy life for all pets. Our periodic pet examinations, also known as wellness exams or checkups, are a crucial part of our comprehensive veterinary services. These routine visits allow our veterinarians to assess your pet's overall health, detect potential problems early, and provide personalized recommendations for their ongoing care.
This is the cornerstone of preventative dental care. During a professional cleaning, we remove plaque and tartar buildup from above and below the gum line using specialized instruments. This process helps prevent periodontal disease, a serious condition that can lead to tooth loss, pain, and even organ damage. We also polish the teeth to create a smooth surface that is less susceptible to plaque accumulation.
Scaling removes tartar buildup from the tooth surface, both above and below the gum line. Root planing smooths the tooth root surfaces, making it more difficult for plaque to adhere. This procedure is particularly important for treating periodontal disease and preventing further damage to the gums and supporting bone.
Tooth Extractions: In cases of severe dental disease, such as advanced periodontal disease or fractured teeth, extraction may be necessary. Our veterinarians perform extractions with careful attention to pain management and patient comfort.
(Oral Examinations)
Regular dental check-ups are essential for early detection of dental problems. During these examinations, our veterinarians thoroughly assess your pet’s oral health, checking for signs of gum disease, tooth decay, oral tumors, and other abnormalities. We may also recommend dental X-rays to evaluate the health of the tooth roots and surrounding bone.
For more complex dental issues, such as oral tumors or jaw fractures, we offer advanced oral surgery procedures.
Regular dental care, including professional cleanings and home care, is essential for preventing periodontal disease, which can lead to serious health problems affecting the heart, kidneys, and other organs. Our dental veterinary services are designed to maintain your pet’s oral health, improve their quality of life, and contribute to their overall well-being.
Tooth Extractions: In cases of severe dental disease, such as advanced periodontal disease or fractured teeth, extraction may be necessary. Our veterinarians perform extractions with careful attention to pain management and patient comfort.