25/07/2025
9 year old Yorkshire Terrier, Alfie, was in with us yesterday for a dental procedure. Unfortunately Alfie had quite severe dental disease and required multiple extractions 🦷 Alfie recovered well from his procedure and he will be back to see us in a few days for his post op check.
Did you know? - Dogs and cats can suffer from dental disease from as young as 3 years old. It is important to know that our pets are good at hiding pain, so a lot of the time they may still eat like normal until it becomes a chronic issue.
Common signs of dental disease include:
🦷 A build up of plaque & tartar on the teeth
🦷 Red and/or inflammed gums
🦷 Bad breath
🦷 Swelling of the muzzle may indicate infection
🦷 Difficulty or reluctance to eat
🦷 Pawing or rubbing at their mouth
🦷 Drooling
🦷 Bleeding gums
Tooth brushing with an enzymatic toothpaste is the best way to keep your pets teeth in good health. If they do not like their teeth being brushed, start by introducing the paste on your finger. The enzymatic paste continues to break down the plaque after brushing. If you have a puppy or young dog, it is an ideal time to start adding this into their daily routine.
If you are unsure about the condition of your pets teeth and would like them checking, we offer free dental checks with our veterinary nurses. They can advise on treatment or management of dental health and hygiene.
Please call us on 01430 431758 to book in 😊
