Gum disease, or periodontal disease, occurs when plaque has a chance to turn into hard tartar, which carries dangerous bacteria into surrounding tissues. In its most severe form, bacteria enters the bloodstream and can damage your pet’s organs. Gum disease is entirely preventable though. Dental care at Star Hill Veterinary Clinic will help keep your pet’s teeth and gums healthy. Ways in which we provide exceptional oral care:

• We perform surgical extractions on painful, decayed or broken teeth.
• We remove stubborn tartar with scaling and cleaning below the gum line.
• Fluoride treatment is included in every dental procedure to prevent tooth decay.
• We closely watch your pet’s vitals with advanced monitoring equipment.
• We use prophylactic antibiotics to ensure dangerous bacteria is eliminated.

Just like us, plaque accumulates in your pet’s mouth daily. Even with the most diligent care, annual dental visits to our practice is essential for the optimal health of your cat or dog. We recommend senior and middle-aged pets see us biannually. Because we understand the added expense of pet dental care, we offer specials in February and August. Please ask us more at our practice.