Hunt Valley Pet Teeth Cleaning For Dogs and Cats

Hunt Valley dog teeth cleaning, cat teeth cleaning and pet dental care are vital aspects to the overall health of your treasured pet. At least 85% of dogs and cats have some type of periodontal disease, or will develop periodontal disease during the course of their lives. Hunt Valley Animal Hospital is a full service veterinary hospital and animal vet clinic, where we take the needs and overall health of your pet very seriously. We have a staff of Hunt Valley veterinarians to provide essential canine dental care and feline dental care to your pet.



One of the specialty services that we offer at Hunt Valley Animal Hospital is pet dental care. Periodontal disease occurs when your pets’ gums and the bone that hold teeth in place are being destroyed by oral bacteria.  Humans fight gum disease by flossing, but until we can figure out a way to teach animals to brush, floss and care for their own teeth, professional pet teeth cleaning is essential to fighting periodontal disease and keeping your pet healthy.



Periodontal disease is an entirely preventable disease, and yet it remains the number one pet disease diagnosed.  Periodontal disease is important to prevent because bacteria originating in the mouth can spread to other areas of the body, causing other, more serious diseases.



Periodontal disease begins with plaque. Plaque causes inflammation of the gum tissue, commonly known as gingivitis. Plaque is simply a mixture of saliva, bacteria and sugars that adhere to the surface of the tooth as a normal course of daily life. If untreated, the supporting structures of the tooth are destroyed, and in the worse case scenario, your pet’s teeth may fall out. Signs of this disease to look for are bad breath, being reluctant to eat, chewing on one side of the mouth, pawing at the face or rubbing the face on the floor, drooling, becoming head shy, and a painful mouth or face.




Bringing your pet to visit us at Hunt Valley Animal Hospital for full pet dental care will help prevent periodontal disease in your pet. We must perform these procedures carefully because of the delicate nature of maneuvering in a pet’s sharp mouth. We like to use all natural methods, but anesthesia is necessary for a safe and effective pet teeth cleaning session. Teeth cleaning for dogs can be especially tricky because of their larger mouths, jaws and teeth. Our veterinarians offer canine dental care and feline dental care, and provide you and your pet with excellent service combined with peace of mind.



Our Hunt Valley veterinary hospital recommends that canine dental care and feline dental care, as well as general pet dental care, begin at home with daily brushing of your pets’ teeth. We also recommend that your pet comes into our animal vet clinic for a full teeth cleaning for your pet, including x-rays, once a year. This will help keep periodontal disease at bay for your pet, and ensure that you have your cherished companion around for many years to come. To schedule a teeth cleaning for your pet or an appointment with our veterinarians, please call us at 410-645-9191.