“The services provided by Pet Dental Services have proven to be invaluable to our practice. Our clients appreciate the safety and convenience that non-anesthetic dentistry provides to their pets. Pet Dental Service’s staff is incredibly kind and patient with the pets in their care. Even some of our fearful patients are able to benefit from a full dental cleaning due to the gentle care provided by the PDS staff.”
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Dr. Melissa Byers
Lake Forest Animal Clinic
Lake Forest, CA
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“Their technique is gentle yet so very effective in the patients that qualify for this procedure. I have not encountered a case yet that I am not totally satisfied with the outcome. Having Pet Dental Services as part of your healthcare team is a win, win, win situation.”
Dr. Laurie Koorhan
Doctors Pet Clinic
Murrieta, CA
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We have been very happy with the level of service we receive from Pet Dental Services, a teeth cleaning service without anesthesia for cats and dogs. They are very professional and relaiable. They are friendly and knowledgeable regarding dental cleaning, and are very good with our clients. They take the time to explain the procedure and are always willing to over the dental report with the client.
Their technicians arrive once per week (4 times per month) to our clinic, bringing with them all their own equipment. they perform a full teeth cleaning with manual polishing and complete charting, which the client gets a copy of. They typically service between 80 and 100 patients per month at our facility.
The level of professional care can be seen by us as well as the clients, which keeps most of them booking repeat cleanings for their pets on a regular basis.
We would be more than happy to recommend Pet Dental Services to any veterinary clinic or animal care facility.
Eric Christensen
Hospital Administrator
Founders Veterinary Clinic
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“Since day one working with the Pet Dental Services crew, we have been impressed with their ease handling our numerous film animals, and the undeniable fact that our dental costs have reduced significantly.”
Birds & Animals Unlimited are the owners and trainers of numerous film animals including Moose from “Frasier”, Laiko from “Because of Winn Dixie”, Pongo & Perdy from “101 & 102 Dalmatians”, Coal from “The Shaggy Dog”, just to name a few.
Lorraine Putnam
Operations Manager
Birds & Animals Unlimited
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I have been using the non anesthetic dental cleaning treatments for approximately seven years now and they work great. They are in no way intended to take the place of deep cleaning, extractions and radiographs that are all done during anesthetic dentals. They are an excellent complement to thorough dental care. Once a deep cleaning is done with anesthesia, a follow up preventative cleaning is scheduled in 4 to 6 months to maintain the teeth in great health. Younger dogs with no major dental disease can be scheduled for non anesthetic dentals to prevent the tartar buildup and gingivitis. They are to be used as we do with people, routine dental cleanings to prevent severe dental disease. The non anesthetic dentals if started early in the life of our pets, followed up with good home care can prevent a lot of problems in the future. They are also a great alternative for the geriatric pet that has a greater risk with anesthesia. The advantage with the geriatric pet is greater if dental cleaning has already been instituted in the past when the pet was in good health.
Dr. Cristina Comartin
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“I was very happy with the cleaning that the technician did.”
Ethel Levine
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“The technician was absolutely fantastic at educating me on my pet’s dental health.”
C.L.
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“I would definitely recommend Pet Dental Service to my family and friends.”
Michelle O’Keefe
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“The PDS technician thoroughly explained my pet’s dental health needs.”
S.J.
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“The technician was thorough, kind and clearly she loves the animals with whom she works.”
Erica Simba
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“If Pet Dental Services was a hotel, I would give you 5 stars.”
Erica Melville
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“I would absolutely recommend Pet Dental Services to my friends and family.”
S.J.
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“The technician was fantastic, very educated and all around it was a great experience.”
Jenny McKell
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“The technician had great communication over the phone.”
Jeanette Orlen
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“I was educated on my pet’s dental health needs by the technician, and I would recommend Pet Dental Services to my friends and family.”
P.P.
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“I feel this service really keeps my pet’s breath fresh”
Cheryl Rice
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“The technician was excellent! She explained everything and kept me updated.”
Ann Marie Gamble
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“The technician gave very helpful tips on the techniques for brushing our dog’s teeth. I was amazed that he wagged his tail through the whole cleaning!”
Shirley McCray
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“The technician was very thorough in her communication.”
Barbara Elliot
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“The technician was very educational and I am very happy.”
H.Z.
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“I have seen what dental neglect can do, and this procedure is very beneficial.”
B.F.
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“Better health and a happy babygirl make this service so beneficial.”
J.S.
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“I love the result of the cleaning, the friendly technicians and that my dog is not frightened.”
Colleen Dickson
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“Without this service, my dog would be in serious trouble with bacterial infections.”
Sylvia Crockett
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“The technician was very gentle with my Dachshund and explained the at home cleaning process thoroughly.”
John James
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“I love that I don’t have to sedate my dog! Her appointment was right on time and the technician was very kind and honest.”
Jessica Lawson
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“I have a fussy dog who doesn’t like her mouth touched and the PDS technician was able to successfully and thoroughly clean her teeth.”
Christie Lesinski
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“The researchers were able to identify all areas of pathology, and confirmed their findings with radiography. Therefore, their research supports the conclusion that a probing and cleaning can be done without general anesthesia.”
Patrick Hardigan Ph. D.
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“I have been using Pet Dental Services for the past 3 years. Not only is the staff courteous and professional, but the extent of the work being done is superlative. Since we have started offering this lower cost non-anesthetic option, client compliance has begun to improve. It is a win/win situation, pets that are eligible for this non-anesthetic procedure are getting the dental care that is essential for their overall health and clients are benefiting from getting affordable preventative care. Also, some clients are extremely sensitive to placing their pet under anesthesia. It is a pleasure being able to satisfy the clients, but also give the pet the care they deserve.”
Brian Gerard, D.V.M.
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“The technician is always helpful, professional and on time.”
Terry Archer
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“If I hadn’t had the dental scheduled with Pet Dental Services, I don’t think the nasal growth would have been found.”
F.L.
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The Importance of Animal Dental Care
April 2, 2013
Did you know that the 2011-2012 American Pet Products Association National Pet Owners Survey reports that there are over 78 million pet dogs and over 86 million pet cats throughout the country – almost one in three homes has a pet! Most owners maintain good vaccination and healthcare practices for their pets, but unfortunately dental care for the animal is often overlooked.
An animal dental care routine will help prevent serious health issues for cats and dogs. In fact, animal dental care is as important as vaccinations and other preventative health procedures like annual checkups. However, most pet owners do not incorporate pet dental hygiene into a daily or even annual routine. According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, 70 percent of felines and 80 percent of canines show symptoms of oral disease by the age of two. Oral disease is progressive and will worsen each year so it is important to stop it in its tracks.
Common Animal Dental Care Problems
Healthy pet gums look pink and healthy teeth are not discolored or covered in plaque. Signs of early gingivitis include a mild amount of plaque build-up on the teeth and gums that appear mildly red. In advanced gingivitis or periodontitis, plaque is present beneath the gum line and the gums often appear very red and swollen. They may even bleed when touched or when your pet eats.
Early periodontitis is the next stage of oral disease and it is the most common pet dental problem. At this point, the pet has redness, swelling, bleeding and sometimes overgrown gum tissue or hyperplasia. Many pets with periodontitis can also suffer from a 10 to 30 percentage loss of bone density in their jaw. In advanced periodontitis, there are large amounts of hard tartar beneath the gum, the gums are red, receded, bleed easily and show deep pockets. Teeth are loose or missing, and bone loss is over 30 percent. Periodontitis is irreversible, but the damage can be stopped so that it does not continue to progress. Animal dental care helps prevent the progression of oral disease and overall pet wellness.
Dental disease in animals is an invitation for other pet health problems, just as in humans. Bacteria in the pet’s mouth can find pathways to the lungs, bladder, kidneys and heart where they don’t belong and can be potentially harmful and shorten the lifespan of your pet. This can also be very painful.
Signs & Symptoms of Animal Dental Care Problems
Identifying animal dental care issues takes a bit of detective work, but if you know the signs and symptoms you may be able to prevent your pet from unnecessary pain and illness. A visual inspection of the teeth and gums is a good place to start, but there are other indicators of a pet with dental health issues. Bad breath and unusual or excessive drooling and pawing at the mouth can all be signs of an animal with dental problems.
Good pet oral hygiene begins at home and at an early age. While there are a number of products on the market for at home care, remember that just like humans pets need professional checkups as well. Always make sure your veterinarian inspects your pet’s mouth on every visit to insure that your dog or cat does not have any signs of dental disease. And always make sure to use Veterinary approved dental products as human products could potentially be harmful for our pets if ingested.
