Keep your pet healthy with veterinary dental services
Posted by Dr. Jose Arambulo
Why do pets need dental care?
Pets need dental care for the same reasons that humans need dental care. Your pet's mouth contains natural bacteria. When these bacteria come together with food particles in the mouth, it causes a buildup of tartar on the teeth. When left untreated, tartar can cause inflammation and infection, increasing your pet's risk of tooth decay and gum disease.Humans will often notice the signs of tooth decay and gum disease because the symptoms will begin to become bothersome. Unfortunately, our pets can't tell us something is wrong, which leads to high instances of periodontal disease in dogs and cats.
Taking care of your pet's teeth
Establishing a good oral hygiene routine with your pet is vital to protect their oral health. Here are a few things you can do:- Brush their teeth once per day with a Pet friendly toothpaste
- Provide them with vet-approved treats
- Professional dental cleanings
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Professional Dental Cleanings
In addition to an excellent oral hygiene routine at home, dental cleanings from the vet are one of the best ways you can combat gum disease for your pet.Before starting your dental cleaning, your pet is put under anesthesia to ensure they are calm and relaxed. The vet will then perform a thorough oral exam to evaluate the mouth for signs of disease or other problems. Once that is completed, full mouth dental x-rays are taken. These x-rays allows us to see below the gum line and determine the health of the teeth. Then, we will begin cleaning beneath the gum line where plaque and bacteria thrive by using an ultrasonic scaler. Finally, they will use special tools to scrape any plaque and tartar buildup from the teeth and polish them to look fresh and clean.
Committed to your pet's dental health
At Bloomfield Animal Hospital in Lakewood, CA, we want your pet to live a long and healthy life which is why we emphasize the importance of prevention and dental care. If you'd like to learn more about dental cleanings for your pet, call 562 383-7788.
Bloomfield Animal Hospital is a trusted name in pets’ preventive, medical, surgical, and emergency care in Lakewood, CA. With a 30-year history as a family-owned pet clinic, it provides modern services in a warm, friendly environment. It’s one of the few veterinary hospitals to be AAHA-accredited.
Dr. Jose Arambulo, owner and chief veterinarian, is experienced in treating eye, ear, and skin disorders and is especially interested in internal medicine, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. He earned his BS in Medical Technology from the University of Santo Tomas and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of the Philippines. He completed clinical evaluation for veterinary medicine at Purdue University in Indiana and was a veterinarian at Banfield and California before acquiring Bloomfield Animal Hospital.
Dr. Arambulo is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Information Network, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, Southern California Filipino Veterinary Medical Association, and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
Our Traveling Surgeon, Dr. Zachery Smith, is a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He specializes in complex orthopedic and soft tissue surgery. While training, he worked with some of the best orthopedic surgeons in the country. He has lectured both locally and internationally. Dr. Smith plays a leading role at Veterinary Orthopedics of California, which is dedicated to providing high-level surgical services to pets.
Our visiting physician, Dr. Fred Brewer, is a veterinary cardiologist board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology at UCLA and earned his veterinary degree from Cornell University in 2009. Later, he completed a one-year general rotating internship at the California Animal Hospital Veterinary Specialty Group in West Los Angeles and a three-year cardiology residency at Cornell University.
Dr. Arambulo is an active member of the American Veterinary Medical Association, Veterinary Information Network, Southern California Veterinary Medical Association, Southern California Filipino Veterinary Medical Association, and the Lakewood Chamber of Commerce.
