Office Location
4222 Route 27 North
Princeton, NJ 08540
(1/2 mile South of Rt
518)
(732) 422-7500 |
Office Hours
Monday
8am-7pm
Tuesday
8am-7pm
Wednesday
8am-6pm
Thursday
8am-7pm
Friday
8am-6pm
Saturday
8am-1pm
Sunday
Closed |
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Is
your pet experiencing any of
these problems? |
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Bad Breath
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Chewing on one side of the mouth |
Discolored Teeth
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Drooling |
Refusing to drink cold water |
Reddened gums
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Loss of Appetite |
Dropping food when eating |
Pawing at face |
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Bleeding from mouth |
Shying away when face or head is
petted |
Refusing to chew toys |
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Refusing hard food |
Occasional unexplained
behavioral changes |
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Your cats and dogs need expert
dental care...
Did you know
that 80% of dogs and 70% of cats
over the age of three have some
form of oral disease? Even
with regular brushing, it is
necessary to have your pets'
teeth examined and cleaned
(scaled and polished) by
veterinary dental care
specialits. Keed in mind
that dogs and cats suffer from
the same dental problems we do: |
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Feline Stomatitus (inflammation
of the mouth) |
Endodontics (root canal therapy) |
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Prophylaxis / Disease Prevention |
Periodontics |
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Restorative Services / enamel
bonding |
Complicated Extractions |
Schedule regular dental visits
for your pets...
We recommend
regular dental check-ups for
your dogs and cats. And,
if your pet has a history of
oral problems, more frequent
examinations and cleanings may
be advised. Dental care at
County Veterinary Hospital,
begins with a physical
examination. Your pet's
general health must be evaluated
before anesthesia is
administered to ensure that
he/she is not put at risk. |
Expect the best care...
At
County Veterinary Hospital, you
and your pet can expect the
highest quality dental care.
After the patient is under
general anesthesia and all
safety and monitoring devices
are in place, a thorough oral
exam is performed. All
teeth are probed and radiographs
(x-rays) are taken. Your
pet's teeth are cleaned with an
ultrasonic scaling tool, hand
scaled, and then polished.
We also clean under your pet's
gum lining. If advanced
disease is present, extractions
may be required. When the
procedure is complete, the
patient is transferred to the
recovery room where he or she is
closely monitored. Here's
and overview: |
Thorough exam
Pre-operative blood work, x-rays
or ultrasound may be done
An intravenous (IV) catheter is
placed with fluid therapy
Intravenous anesthesia
Intubation with gas inhalant |
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Your pet is also monitored by a
technician throughout the
procedure: |
A stethoscope is used to listen
to your pet's heart
An EKG visually monitors the
heartbeat
Blood pressure monitoring is
performed throughout the
procedure
A pulse oximeter is hooked up to
monitor oxygen saturation and
pulse
Your pet's body temperature is
routinely taken and your pet is
kept warm and comfortable
If necessary, antibiotics are
administered
Pain is managed by nerve blocks
or injections. |
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Brush your pet's teeth... |
Your pet's teeth should be
brushed regularly --once a day--
to avoid gum disease. Try
to
establish a routine that's
pleasant for the both of you.
Start slowly, and begin by
simply handling your pet's mouth
for several minutes a day.
Here's how to proceed once you
start brushing:
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Start by just handling the face,
then the lips, then begin
rubbing the teeth and gums with
your finger. Try a few
drops of water flavored with
garlic. Cats may prefer
tuna juice.
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Using a soft pediatric
toothbrush, brush the teeth.
Use the flavored water, tuna
juice, or animal toothpaste.
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Concentrate primarily on the lip
and cheek side of the teeth.
Brush gently in a circular
motion, holding the toothbrush
at a 45-degree angle.
Increase the number of teeth
brushed each time until your pet
accepts the routine willingly.
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Dental Care
- Frequently Asked Questions
When do I have to start
worrying about dental problems
with my pet?
As soon as your puppy's or
kitten's teeth emerge, it is
time to start brushing.
Although baby teeth are replaced
with adult teeth, the puppy or
kitten gets used to the brushing
procedure, which continues for
life.
How can I tell if my pet is
suffering from periodontal
disease?
The leading sign is bad breath.
Dogs and cats should not have
disagreeable mouth odor.
Bad breath comes form infection.
Let us examine your pet's mouth
and advise care if he/she has
bad breath.
Do you have to use
anesthetics to clean my pet's
teeth?
Anesthesia is necessary when
performing teeth cleaning.
Anesthesia provides three
important functions:
immobilization in order to clean
below the gum line, pain
control, and the ability to
place a tube into the windpipe
so bacterial products do not
enter the respiratory system.
Generally, anesthesia poses much
less of a risk than untreated
periodontal disease.
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