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.
September – Senior Care Health Month
On average, pets age seven times faster than people. This means that most dogs and cats reach adulthood by age two and middle age by four and by age seven, most pets are entering their senior years! Check out AVMA’s Senior Pet Care FAQ to learn more and reach out to us with any questions.
On average, pets age seven times faster than people. This means that most dogs and cats reach adulthood by age two and middle age by four and by age seven, most pets are entering their senior years! Check out AVMA’s Senior Pet Care FAQ to learn more and reach out to us with any questions.
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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...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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Despite the current situation and being unable to enter with our pet, they were very professional and patient. Would love to be able to enter with my pet though.
Matthew Patterson
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The staff here is super friendly and I cannot say enough good things about them.
David Morris
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