Every Pet Deserves Preventive Health Care

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Pet owners that love their animals understand that the animal is to be loved and cherished, offered a safe place where they can eat, sleep and play. This includes, of course, medical care, both preventive care and treatment when the pet is not well. Therefore meetings with the favorite veterinarian in one’s region, whether you are in Brighton or Greely, CO, are normally scheduled for every few months.

By taking in your pet to see the vet regularly, you create the basis of a good relationship between you and the vet, and for the pet to get used to this specific veterinarian, to develop. Pets, just like their owners and the GP, form an intuitive understanding with the vet they see regularly, which definitely minimizes any additional trauma for those times when it is not well.

During such visits the vet will check all important functions to ensure the animal does not suffer from any underlying conditions, for example, conditions which, with medical intervention, may well be prevented from future problems, such as OFA testing and PennHip procedures to establish whether the dog could develop hip dysplasia later ...
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One veterinary service that owners should always consider when it comes to preventive care, is making sure their dogs (and cats) have their teeth checked from time to time to ensure they are clean and the animal’s teeth free from the buildup of plaque and other impurities which can lead to tooth decay and even the need to have teeth extracted – much like the owners see a dentist regularly.

Once teeth are rotten, it becomes painful and difficult for the dog or cat to bite, to chew and eat properly. It is better to have systems in place to help prevent this state where rotten teeth become a real threat to the animal’s general health because it experiences discomfort and pain. This means regular vet checkups to see that the animal’s teeth are still good, and also to ask the vet to perform teeth cleaning procedures.

Of course animals will not be keen to have their mouth and teeth checked for whatever reason, which is why the vet will make sure he/she offers a service that makes sure the animal’s teeth can be checked - and cleaned. A professional dog teeth cleaning service will ensure that any potential tooth decay and other oral health problems are picked up early to ensure that the vet can take whatever steps necessary so that the animal’s teeth remain good for as long as possible.

During this cleaning process you should expect that your dog will receive anesthesia as it will not submit otherwise. This gives the vet the best opportunity to check every single tooth and to clean the teeth and gums so that bits of food and other impurities do not collect in cavities and between teeth which may well lead to decay. Tartar is removed during the process, and so is plague, all the while during which the animal is relaxed and sedated. Afterwards the teeth may be polished and the animal given time to wake up.

Experienced vets do this all the time; they have the tools and equipment to ensure dogs’ teeth are cleaned and checked for problems, also if a tooth has to be removed in order not to infect surrounding teeth. A professional dog teeth cleaning is a service your animal deserves as part of preventive medical care. But that is not all: the owner can, at home, make sure they do enough to help look after the dog’s teeth by offering them a diet that encourages the forming of saliva, for example, which will help to keep teeth clean and free from impurities. This diet should always include some type of hard food.

Helping to keep your dog’s teeth clean is every owner’s responsibility. It only takes minimal effort at home – and regular visits to the vet.

About Us:

At Powell Veterinary Service we offer all pot owners almost 30 years of dedicated, unrivalled service to ensure their pets remain healthy and happy. We offer great experience and are proud of the services we offer regarding all aspects of animal care. We perform surgeries, we spay and neuter, we offer boarding facilities, and we provide puppies for different activities that appeal to our clients. At PVS we also offer a wellness service for pets to ensure any conditions are picked up early. We are Kersey, CO based and serve the surrounding areas. We are available by appointment, but also for emergency situations. Pets are our passion, and we ensure that your animal receives excellent treatment from our practice. For more about us please visit https://powellvets.com/.