Most pet owners in the Riverview, Brandon, Bloomingdale, Ybor City, Tampa Bay, and Wesley Chapel, FL area would like their companions to have cleaner, healthier mouths. Yet, they do not want to put their pets through emotionally or physically traumatic treatment. At Pavilion Crossing Animal Hospital, dental care for cats and dogs is low stress for everyone involved.
How our doctors make pet dental care gentle
Our team of veterinarians and veterinary technicians use advanced techniques to perform thorough yet non-traumatic cat and dog teeth cleanings.
Your pet is lightly sedated to induce a calm mental and physical state. This allows the clinician to complete oral care better and more quickly. Vital signs and wellbeing are carefully monitored while your pet is under anesthesia.
An ultrasonic scaler minimizes the need for manual scraping. This device removes hardened tartar, the sticky film of plaque, and oral bacteria with sound waves. The loosened debris is flushed with a stream of antibacterial rinse or water. With this highly effective method of dog and cat teeth cleaning, the risk of damage to tooth structure is greatly reduced.
Our team also provides guidance for improved at-home pet dental care, including tooth-healthy nutrition and chew toys, daily brushing, and water additives for reduced risk of periodontal disease.
Before & After Dental Cleanings
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Benefits of pet dental careÂ
- Reduced risk of serious disease – Periodontal disease is linked to grave health problems in pets, such as diabetes and heart conditions. The therapeutic action of the ultrasonic scaler reaches below the gum line, disrupting bacterial populations that give your pet inflamed, tender, and bleeding gums from gingivitis.
- Improved quality of life – Regular cleaning helps maintain healthy dog/cat teeth and reduces dental problems. These appointments are the doctor’s opportunity to intercept potential issues early, so your pet does not needlessly suffer pain, infection, or tooth loss.
- Cost-effective – The expense of just one emergency dental procedure or lifetime medications for a preventable condition can easily exceed the cost of routine dental care for your pet. Plus, you avoid the emotional strain of those situations.
- Easier to live with – No matter how much you love your pet, you probably don’t love foul breath. Regular dog and cat dental health care keep breath fresher. Sparkling teeth even help your pet look younger.
Call (813) 670-8881 to scheduled gentle dental care for your pet at Pavilion Crossing Animal Hospital in Riverview. We are currently servicing in the following areas as well Brandon, Bloomingdale, Ybor City, Tampa Bay, and Wesley Chapel, FL.
Pets dental care at Pavilion Crossing Animal Hospital & Grooming
Our team at the Pavilion Crossing Animal Hospital & Grooming focus on helping you prevent dental issues that ultimately cause discomfort for your pet and expense for you.
Dental cleanings are performed under anesthesia to ensure the comfort of your pet. We use an ultrasonic scaler and polisher to remove bacteria, plaque, and hardened tartar.
We clean the teeth, then polish and rinse the mouth before we wake the patient up. Our team recommends an annual dental checkup, possibly more frequently for older pets or those with compromised health.
We provide emergency and non-urgent dental treatment when problems do occur. We handle extractions, soft tissue injuries, mouth cysts and tumors, and other dental procedures in-house.
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Dr. Keshava Eega
Pavilion Crossing Animal Hospital
Dr. Keshava Eega moved to the United States in 2003 to further his passion for practicing high-quality and modern veterinary medicine in a challenging environment. Having graduated from the College of Veterinary Science in Hyderabad, India, he then completed his Master’s in Animal Science and the North American Veterinary Licensing Exam in 2006. Dr. Eega then completed his clinical rotations at the Louisiana State University, School of Veterinary Medicine and subsequently obtained his license to practice Veterinary Medicine in the state of Florida. Dr. Eega possesses thirteen years of experience in corporate practice in Orlando as both an Associate Veterinarian and a Lead Doctor. Through the course of his tenure, he has gained vast and widespread experience and exposure in both the practice of high-quality veterinary medicine and soft tissue surgeries. He also possesses professional interests in preventive care, senior pet care, skin cases, nutrition, behavior and wellness exams, particularly for both cats and dogs. Dr. Eega also possesses Fear Free certification which enables him to rid pets, owners and even veterinary health care teams of fear, stress, and anxiety. Hence, in the hands of Dr. Eega, you can be assured that your pet receives modern, customized care in a comfortable environment!