Corinth Animal Hospital
I was totally unaware that dogs or cats have dental problems. Is it common?
Dental disease is the most common disease in dogs and cats. Ferrets, rabbits, and rodents commonly have dental disease as well. Over 68% of all pets over the age of three have some form of periodontal or dental disease. Most pets will show few signs of dental disease. It is up to the pet’s family and veterinarian to uncover this hidden and often painful condition.
Are dental problems the same in pets and people? No. In people, the most common problem is tooth decay, which, due to the loss of calcium from the enamel, results in painful infected cavities. In the dog, cat, and ferret, the majority of problems are caused by periodontal (gum) disease. In rabbits and rodents, most problems are caused by inappropriate diet and uneven wearing/overgrowth of their constantly growing teeth.
What is periodontal disease? This is simply inflammation or infection of the tissues surrounding the tooth. Accumulation of tartar (calculus) on the teeth contributes to gum recession around the base of the tooth. Infection soon follows and the gums recede. Untreated infection then spreads into the tooth socket and ultimately the tooth loosens and is lost. This infection also leads to heart and kidney disease as the infection enters the bloodstream and circulates the body.
Are dental problems the same in pets and people? No. In people, the most common problem is tooth decay, which, due to the loss of calcium from the enamel, results in painful infected cavities. In the dog, cat, and ferret, the majority of problems are caused by periodontal (gum) disease. In rabbits and rodents, most problems are caused by inappropriate diet and uneven wearing/overgrowth of their constantly growing teeth.
What is periodontal disease? This is simply inflammation or infection of the tissues surrounding the tooth. Accumulation of tartar (calculus) on the teeth contributes to gum recession around the base of the tooth. Infection soon follows and the gums recede. Untreated infection then spreads into the tooth socket and ultimately the tooth loosens and is lost. This infection also leads to heart and kidney disease as the infection enters the bloodstream and circulates the body.
June – Microchip Month
June is Chip Your Pet Month! The last thing pet parents want to think about is losing their fur baby. Along with other precautions, microchipping your pet increases the chances of your pet being found if lost. Read more about the importance of chipping your pet here.
June is Chip Your Pet Month! The last thing pet parents want to think about is losing their fur baby. Along with other precautions, microchipping your pet increases the chances of your pet being found if lost. Read more about the importance of chipping your pet here.
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Loyalty Rewards Program
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New Client Offer
Receive $35 off your first visit*.
*Offer available to first-time clients only. Not valid for emergency or urgent services. Product purchases, dentistry services, boarding & grooming services are not included. Not redeemable for cash. One coupon per client. Coupon must be presented at check-in.
Please print & bring to appointment.
*Offer available to first-time clients only. Not valid for emergency or urgent services. Product purchases, dentistry services, boarding & grooming services are not included. Not redeemable for cash. One coupon per client. Coupon must be presented at check-in.
Please print & bring to appointment.
Featured Services
Wellness Exams
Your pet can benefit greatly from regular wellness examinations or checkups. Whether your pet is a youngster, a “senior citizen,” or any age in between, wellness examinations provide an excellent opportunity for us to conduct a thorough physical examination and develop a health profile for your pet. This information will help us identify medical problems...Acupuncture
Acupuncture is the stimulation of certain specific points that are at areas of high densities of nerves, specific types of stimulating cells or small immune vessels. Stimulation of these points have been shown to release endorphins and other neurotransmitters which is very helpful for pain reduction and homeostasis. Acupuncture has been shown to help with...Internal Medicine Management
Small animal internal medicine encompasses a range of diseases—both acute and chronic—involving, but not limited to, the respiratory, renal, hepatic, gastrointestinal, neurologic, cardiac, endocrine, and immune systems. Some of the more common disorders we see include gastrointestinal disease, chronic and acute renal failure, protein-losing disorders, immune-mediated diseases, heart disease, respiratory disease, diabetes, Addison’s disease and...
Our Clients Love Us!
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I rated this clinic a while ago. 2 days ago I had an emergency with my sweet Gracee and she had to stay with them for the day. The vet was so caring and took a lot of time explaining her condition and what their plan was. She then called me back later in the day to let me know how Gracee was doing. Most of all she also took the time to call and speak with a neurologist to discuss her plan. I am so grateful for the compassion and care at this clinic.
Amy Carey
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Corinth Animal Hospital doctors (Dr Zenker for my pup) and staff have been wonderful caregivers for the past 15 years for my pets. Recently I had to say goodbye to my yorkshire terrier; she had renal failure diagnosed about 2 years ago. Recently she had a turn for the worse and I had to make that decision we all hate the idea of making...to say a final farewell. Thank you for all of the years of loving care; I will forever bring my fur-babies to your clinic. Sincerely, Danelle Hall
Danelle Hall
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