Several different vets have been insisting on dental cleaning
under anesthesia for years now, but I'm terrified to have to put her through that.
While this is not necessarily a good reason to put your dog through an elective procedure, talk to your veterinarian about removal if your dog has to
go under anesthesia for another reason.
Regular dental care at home can greatly reduce, or even eliminate the need for professional veterinary teeth cleaning
performed under anesthesia.
If there is significant plaque build - up, he may need a professional cleaning, which is usually
done under anesthesia.
This, combined with periodic examination of the patient by a veterinarian and with dental scaling
under anesthesia when indicated, will optimize life - long oral health for dogs and cats.
Once under anesthesia, each pet is aggressively monitored by the veterinarian as well as by a veterinary technician.
If your pet already has dental disease, the first step is to have his teeth cleaned
under anesthesia by your veterinarian.
· A dental x-ray will confirm stage II periodontal disease, but this does require putting your
cat under anesthesia to take.
Any dental work in cats and dogs needs to be performed
under anesthesia as they will not sit there and open their mouths for us to work on!
Many veterinarians will place the
animal under anesthesia for their health and safety and this can be quite expensive.
Proper cat teeth cleaning consists of an oral exam and x-rays
under anesthesia in order to properly diagnose any dental disease that may be present.
Perhaps your veterinarian has already pointed this out and told you that your pet needs a dental cleaning and a more in - depth
exam under anesthesia and you've been putting it off.
The great news is that we can remove bacteria and infection by placing your pet
safely under anesthesia and give those teeth a good, thorough cleaning.
Our anesthesia equipment includes the latest in patient monitoring equipment ensuring the safest
time under anesthesia for your pet.
In most cases, this means your dog will be placed
under anesthesia so the veterinarian can clean deep under his gums.
Most of our canine companions will eventually need a full dental cleaning with dental
X-rays under anesthesia by a licensed veterinarian.
This way, your pet receives a thorough cleaning but is
not under anesthesia any longer than is necessary.
Many veterinarians use equipment that monitors heart and upper respiratory rates during surgery to ensure that their patients are doing
well under anesthesia.
Very young and very small pets can have increased health
risks under anesthesia, but shelters don't always have the luxury of being able to hold an animal until it's older.
I had to having an emergency C - section and be put
completely under anesthesia for the birth — a prospect I had never even considered.
The oral assessment begins in the exam room and continues with a systematic tooth - by - tooth examination of your pet's
mouth under anesthesia.
And, provided that the danger of putting a young
puppy under anesthesia is very high, the docking will be performed when the dog is older.
Your veterinarian will likely instruct you to withhold food the morning of surgery, to prevent vomiting that may
occur under anesthesia.