City by the Sea Veterinary will give your furry companion a fresh, healthy smile with our dental care services for dogs or cats in Asbury Park, NJ. Our veterinarians possess years of experience attending to our pet patients with the highest level of care and comfort. We’re a caring and attentive team who will provide your pet with an in-depth oral care assessment to meet your pet’s needs. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
As for humans, it’s crucial for dogs and cats should have optimal oral health. Dogs and cats can be affected by oral health issues such as plaque or bacteria buildup, gum disease, and other poor oral health conditions for which people seek treatment. Factors such as age, genetics, and diet can also play a role in your pet’s oral health condition, so a comprehensive plan is created to best address these factors.
Poor dental health is a leading cause of illness among dogs and cats – getting dental care for your pet ensures excellent oral health, but it can also prevent or reduce other health risks. Untreated dental diseases have been linked to pets’ heart, liver, and kidney disease.
Dog and cat dental care also can boost your pet’s happiness and quality of life. Untreated oral health issues will eventually make chewing difficult and painful. Seeking treatments at City by the Sea Veterinary can restore or enhance your pet’s oral health so they can enjoy life again.
General anesthesia is required while performing dental evaluation and treatment to pets – this is in order to keep them comfortable and pain-free, but also allows us to perform testing such as dental x-rays and probing that they would not tolerate while awake.
Anesthetic safety is extremely important to us, and we perform pre-procedure testing as well as tailored protocols to fit each individual’s needs.
A typical procedure includes the following:
We recommend keeping up on your cat or dog’s dental care at home to ensure optimal oral health. At-home pet dental care such as brushing, dental chews, and special diets prevent future oral health issues so that you can spend more hang time with your pet. Plus, we make it easy to keep up with your pet’s oral health.