February MewsLetter (Archive)
February MewsLetter 2016
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Fun Facts:
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Does your pet have… – Bad breath These are all signs of dental disease in cats and dogs |
In veterinary medicine we typically recommend dental cleaning under general anesthesia. Although it is possible to remove some plaque and tartar from teeth on awake patients, we are unable to assess under the gums, assess periodontal disease, and identify other problems properly. Furthermore, we would not be able to use our ultrasonic scaler to clean the teeth and we would not be able to clean the inside/backside of the teeth. Lastly, if your pet has any tumors in the oral cavity, we would be able to remove them and send them out for biopsy. |
Which tumor do you think is cancer and which one is benign changes?
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We require blood work and a physical prior to general anesthesia and monitor your pet’s vitals including oxygenation, blood pressure, and EKG. Patients have their airway protected via endotracheal tube and the larynx, tonsils, and under the tongue can also be examined while they are under anesthesia. Patients typically spend less than 30 minutes under anesthesia for a routine cleaning and are awake and ready to go home later that day. |
Quiz answer: Mass A was biopsied and came back as a malignant cancer while Mass B was gingival changes that was benign. Looks can be deceiving. |
Dental month special $50.00 off a dental cleaning if it is booked in the month of February! |