Petroglyph Animal Hospital

Imagine not brushing your teeth for weeks — or even months. Now imagine the pain of letting a cavity go untreated or trying to eat with sore gums that bleed. You wouldn’t let your oral health suffer which is why you shouldn’t neglect your dog’s mouth either. Our highly trained veterinary staff at Petroglyph Animal Hospital wants to help you keep your dog happy and healthy. Unfortunately, dog dental surgery at our Albuquerque location is often needed when owners neglect to provide regular dental care for their canine. In hopes of educating all responsible pet owners, we have identified five common problems that can make dogs undergo dental surgery. 1: Broken Teeth Teeth wear over time in humans so you can be sure that they wear down faster in animals that use their mouths for more than just eating. When a dog’s oral health is neglected — whether by lack of care or by allowing them to chew on objects that could harm them — there’s a chance that they will break a tooth. Certain br...

Preserving and maintaining good oral health practices should be a primary concern for dog owners. While many pet owners are diligent with shot schedules and required check-ups, numerous individuals do not understand that a dog’s oral health needs constant attention to successfully prevent diseases from occurring. Canine dental diseases are common. In fact, more than four out of every five dogs will have a dental disease at some point in their lives after their third year. In order to prevent dog dental surgery   in Albuquerque , pet owners must be aware of, and prevent the common dental diseases in dogs which may lead to dental surgery. Most Common Dental Diseases in Dogs Gum Disease : Just as humans can develop gum disease, dogs can also develop this oral health problem due to lack of proper hygiene. As plaque builds below the gum line, it can damage the tissue. These tissues can breakdown and cause inflammation which may lead to other serious oral health probl...

Dog dental surgery is a rather disturbing topic for homeowners owing to the strong human-pet bond. However, in some unavoidable circumstances like difficult tooth extractions, dislocated teeth, oral tumor extraction, or nasal fistulae, palate defects, and jaw fracture management, the procedure has to be done. Standards followed before, during and after surgery. Specific surgical protocols must be followed Assessment before surgery is done to verify the particulars of the surgery and do a physical examination of the dog. Physical exams include blood tests, documentation among others. Surgical suits; these are meant to avoid infections and contamination of the wound. Sterilize the room and everything in it to prevent contaminating the wound. Surgical attire; these are disposable and sterile masks and gloves worn by everyone involved in the surgery. All equipment is sterilized and properly wrapped before every procedure. This ensures no infections arising from th...