Pet Dental

Your pet uses his teeth daily for eating, protection, and play. Premature tooth loss could have a harmful effect on your furry friend’s oral and overall health. Through routine dental care, your pup can enjoy strong, healthy teeth well into his senior years. At Rush Animal Care Clinic, we offer pet dental care services to pets in our local community. Annual dental checkups and cleanings by your Johnston, IA, vet near you can help protect and preserve your pup’s oral health.

Pet Dental Care: What to Expect

Cat Dental

Our clinic offers annual dental exams and teeth cleaning for your pup. A veterinarian near you on our team will thoroughly examine your pet’s teeth and gums to detect signs of infection, injury, or gum disease. If your dog has dental issues that need to be addressed, a Johnston vet on our team will discuss options for treatment.

Teeth cleaning entails scaling your dog’s teeth to remove plaque and tartar buildup that can cause gum disease. Then we’ll polish his teeth to leave them smooth and shiny. Our dental care services are done under anesthesia to prevent discomfort and pain. Sedating your pet also keeps him calm and quiet, so we can conduct a thorough exam and cleaning. Routine dog dental care can be key to keeping your pet’s mouth problem-free.   

Signs Your Pet May Need Dental Care

The following are some signs that your pup needs dental care:

  • Foul breath
  • Bleeding or swollen gums
  • Excessive drooling
  • Difficulty chewing hard foods
  • Loss of appetite
  • Discolored teeth/tartar covering your dog’s teeth
  • Loose teeth
  • Painful chewing

These symptoms can be caused by decayed or abscessed teeth, broken teeth, gum disease, defective teeth or jaw injury. Thankfully, our pet dental care offers long-term solutions for these and other dental issues to help restore your pet’s oral health.  

Home Dog Dental Care

By combining professional teeth cleaning with home dental care, you can help increase your pet’s protection against dental problems and gum disease.

We might recommend brushing your pup’s teeth at least several times a week using a toothbrush and toothpaste designed for pets. We may also recommend chew toys and treats that help freshen your dog’s breath and minimize plaque buildup on his teeth.

Get Dog Dental Care, Teeth Cleaning, and General Pet Dental Care from a Veterinarian

To learn more about our pet dental care services or to schedule a dental exam and cleaning for your furry friend, contact us at Rush Animal Care Clinic in Johnston, IA, at 515-270-2240. We’re here to meet all your pet care needs. A veterinarian near you is here to help.

Office Hours

Our Regular Schedule

Monday

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Tuesday

7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

7:30 am - 6:30 pm

Friday

7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Saturday

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sunday

Closed

Monday
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday
7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Friday
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sunday
Closed

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