"I am quite impressed by the animal handling skills and the ability to complete a thorough cleaning, also the knowledge of oral pathology in the animals."
- Mary Siciles, D.V.M
"I was a skeptic when PDS first approached me with the concept on non-anesthetic dental care. They proved to me that this is a viable alternative to traditional dental cleaning."
- Jeff Glass, D.V.M.
"I now realize that anesthesia for routine dentals (especially the elderly patients) is basically unnecessary. I have to admit the results I have seen are amazing."
- John J. Donahue, D.V.M.
"To owners that flat-out refuse to anesthetize their companion for dental prophylactic reasons, the no-anesthesia dental has provided a wonderful alternative for providing good dental care."
- Barry Love, D.V.M.
Pet Owners
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Home Dental Care |
Home Dental Care
Brushing your pet’s teeth can go along way toward preventing dental disease. Some pets resist brushing, but most eventually accept it, especially if you start a brushing routine when your pet is young (10 weeks to 10 months). Aim at brushing your pet’s teeth once a day or at least 3 times a week.
Step 1: Choose a pet tooth paste your pet likes (don’t use human tooth paste or tooth brushes on your pet. Human toothpaste may be toxic in pets if ingested, and human toothbrushes are too big usually for their mouths). Place a small amount of toothpaste on your finger, and offer it to your pet daily for several days as a reward or treat. This will condition your pet to view brushing as fun and rewarding. Once your pet accepts toothpaste as a reward, use your index finger to stimulate the brushing motion of a toothbrush, while praising the pet and giving the daily dose of flavored toothpaste.
Step 2: In five to seven days, introduce a soft bristled pet toothbrush. You can apply a small bit of the flavored toothpaste at the beginning and end to reinforce the conditioned behavior, position the brush at a 45-degree angle to the tooth. Make small circular motions beginning at the back of the pet’s teeth moving forward and around to the otherside. Eight to ten strokes are sufficient for any given area.
