Pet Dental Care at our Vancouver Animal Hospital in Killarney

Your pet’s dental care doesn’t stop with a dental exam. At home aftercare is a vital part of your pet’s dental health. Toothpaste, gels, and rinses formulated for use in pets are readily available from pet stores or from our vet clinic.

Killarney Animal Hospital veterinarians recommend choosing one that contains chlorhexidine, as this antibacterial compound can remain effective for up to 12 hours after application. Human toothpaste should not be used, as it can cause stomach upset if swallowed by your pet. Also, the much-advocated home formula mixing baking soda and salt in water can be effective as a toothpaste alternative, yet, because of the high sodium content of this mixture, it should not be used in older pets or in those pets suffering from heart ailments. A regular, soft-bristled, human toothbrush can be used to apply the dental product. For cats and smaller dogs, a child’s toothbrush can be a substitute. However, for best result, purchase a special “finger” brush that fits on the end of your finger. These can be purchased at any pet supply store in Vancouver. Apply the paste, gel, or solution to the brush, and proceed to brush as you would your own teeth, concentrating on the gumline as well as the outsides of the large premolars and canine teeth. No...