Dental Care
Pet Dental Care & Treatment in Quakertown, PA
Just like humans, pets need quality dental care to ward off disease and ensure good oral health. It’s important to not only provide your pet with proper at-home dental care but also schedule regular dental care appointments for your dog or cat as part of his or her overall wellness plan.
At Quakertown Veterinary Clinic, our team offers comprehensive cat and dog dental services from teeth cleanings to treating oral disease to keep your pet happy and healthy.
Contact us online or call (215) 536-6245 for small animal service, or (215) 536-2726 for large animal services, to make an appointment.
What Does Pet Dentistry Involve?
Proper dental care for your pet is important to prevent disease and ensures they are happy, healthy, and comfortable. But many people are unaware of exactly what pet dental care means. Essentially, veterinary dentistry involves similar services and treatments as human dentistry.
At Quakertown Veterinary Clinic, we handle all aspects of pet dentistry and dental health for cats and dogs, including but not limited to:
- Oral examinations
- Teeth cleaning (includes scaling of plaque/tartar and polishing)
- Tooth extraction
- Dental x-rays
What Is Periodontal Disease?
Periodontal disease is the most common dental disease affecting both cats and dogs. In fact, statistics have revealed that up to 80% of cats and dogs exhibit signs of oral disease by age three.
Periodontal disease in animals is most commonly caused by poor dental hygiene. Additionally, it is more common in smaller dog breeds and certain breeds of cats, as there is typically less room in the mouth for teeth, which are then forced tightly together. Periodontal disease is also more common in aging and senior pets.
- Significantly bad breath
- Discolored teeth (yellow/brown)
- Tooth loss
- Bleeding gums
- Excessive drooling
- Change in eating habits
- Seeming unwillingness to chew food
Professional dental cleanings go beyond freshening breath—they remove harmful plaque and tartar to prevent periodontal disease. Since the mouth is a gateway for bacteria, poor oral hygiene can lead to systemic issues that affect organs and bloodwork.
You’re not alone—many pet owners struggle with tooth brushing. Quakertown vets recommend healthy diets to help keep their teeth clean. Routine dental cleanings will also help keep your pet healthy and happy.
Most pets don’t experience pain after dental cleanings. However, if your pet had a tooth extraction or surgery, they may experience some discomfort after. Our vets will provide recovery instructions like switching to soft food for about a week after extractions, and how to manage their pain via medication and other methods.
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We know that an emergency can happen at any time and that is why we offer 24-hour/365 day emergency care for dogs, cats, horses, farm animals & exotic pets.
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Hours & Location
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Small Animals: (215) 536-6245
Equine: (215) 536-2726