Preventive Dental Care

Routine dental care matters.

At Amici Pet Hospital, we recommend having your pet’s teeth evaluated and examined at least once per year. We will also recommend to have pre-anesthetic blood work performed prior to the dental in order for our doctors to evaluate your pet’s liver/kidney function and make sure they can tolerate general anesthesia. Our dental machines offer an ultrasonic scaler to help remove tartar and plaque on the teeth and under the gum line. Dental polish is then applied to all teeth to help protect them from further disease. We will always try to preserve teeth to the best of our ability; however, in certain circumstances, surgically removing teeth with specialized equipment may be necessary. These extractions are performed when it is in the best interest of the patient and with the consent of the owner.

Although we recommend brushing your pet’s teeth daily as part of a good preventive care routine, we understand that it’s not always possible. Luckily, there are other ways to maintain your pet’s oral health when you can’t brush their teeth.

• Utilize water additives 
• Give your pet a dental chew every other day
• Choose food and treats that control plaque and promote dental health
• Schedule dental cleanings as recommended by your veterinarian

Call us at (619) 795-2400 to schedule your pet’s oral health assessment or dental cleaning.