Dental Health Resources
Dental disease is one of the most common medical conditions affecting dogs and cats. In fact, most pets show signs of dental disease by the age of three.
Yet many pet owners understandably wonder: Are dentals really necessary? What actually happens during a dental procedure? And how does dental health affect the rest of the body?
This resource center brings together a collection of articles from our team to help answer those questions and explain why dental health plays such an important role in your pet’s overall wellbeing.
I Thought Dentals Were Optional - until Ruby
A personal story from our practice manager about her own dog, Ruby, and how learning about dental disease changed her perspective on preventative care.
This article explores why dental disease often goes unnoticed and why education matters for pet owners.
Everything You Wanted to Ask About Pet Dentals
A practical guide that answers many of the questions we hear from pet owners, including:
What happens during a veterinary dental cleaning
Why anesthesia is necessary
When pets may need extractions
How veterinarians evaluate dental disease
Dental Health is Whole Body Health for Pets
Dental disease doesn’t just affect the mouth. Bacteria and inflammation from untreated dental disease can impact organs throughout the body.
This article explains how oral health connects to the heart, kidneys, liver, and overall wellbeing.
Dental Health Month Special
Healthy mouths support healthy pets. Regular dental care helps prevent pain, infection, tooth loss, and can improve your pet's overall quality of life.
Each JANUARY& FEBRUARY, Cheney Veterinary Clinic offers 15% off routine dental packages, including anesthesia, IV fluids, the dental procedure, and full-mouth dental radiographs.
Book early! Schedule your January or February dental during DECEMBER and receive a FREE toenail trim or anal gland expression.
If you have questions about your pet's dental health or whether it's time for a cleaning, our team is always happy to help.
📞 Cheney Veterinary Clinic
Call: (509)235-6860
Text: (509)285-9739