Banish doggie breath, keep your pets their healthy best with professional dental cleanings
Posted by Dr. Jose Arambulo
Our veterinarian, Dr. Jose Arambulo, takes a keen and special interest in dentistry. He has both the special tools and the expertise to thoroughly and safely remove all of the “bad stuff” from your dog’s teeth and underneath the gum line. Substances such as bacterial plaque and destructive, stubborn plaque build-up (tartar) erode the teeth and break down the attachments between the teeth and the supportive bone in the jaw. In doing so, we minimize the risks of your pet developing dental decay and periodontal disease. These conditions present significant threats to the health and well-being of our precious canine companions. Furthermore, regular professional dental cleanings help control that pesky “doggie breath,” which may also indicate a potential problem brewing in your dog’s mouth!
Keeping your canine happy and healthy
In addition to chronic and severe foul breath, other signs of oral disease include excessive drooling and noticing blood in your pet’s water bowl or on their toys. They may have difficulty picking up food or chewing on one side of the mouth. If the pain is severe enough, they may refrain from eating altogether. These are direct effects of pain associated with conditions like periodontal disease.Additionally, researchers have found microscopic changes to the heart, kidneys, and other vital organs among those dogs with untreated gum disease. These changes have been implicated in a range of potentially serious systemic disorders. Periodontal disease can also make it harder for us as veterinarians to effectively control or manage existing conditions like diabetes. In people and pets alike, the bacteria and inflammation associated with oral disease can travel through the bloodstream to other, near, and distant tissues and bodily systems. For utmost oral and overall health and well-being, we encourage you to visit Bloomfield Animal Hospital regularly for well checks, as advised by Dr. Arambulo. Some pets, like older dogs or cats, should visit us more frequently.
During these visits, we perform a nose-to-tail check, including an assessment of the mouth. To prevent pets from becoming scared and potentially harming themselves or others, we administer a anesthesia for utmost comfort and safety before any cleaning. Then, we can efficiently and predictably carry out the exam and cleaning. We can take full dental x-rays and use special instruments to assess the health of the gums.
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Prevention before treatment
Of course, these oral conditions are highly preventable. We prefer to protect and maintain rather than to play “catch up” with treatments designed to resolve existing damage and restore health and function. Dr. Arambulo is happy to answer any questions and to advise on everything from tooth-friendly diets and treats to good brushing practices. Call our hospital in Lakewood, CA, today at 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.
