Is bad breath driving a wedge between you and your pet?
Despite what you may have heard, foul breath isn’t something that pet owners must simply learn to live with. In fact, to the contrary—it’s probably a sign that your pet needs to visit the dentist.
Without proper care and attention, your companion’s mouth can become a haven for dangerous bacteria, which can spread through the bloodstream and lead to a number of other serious health problems. Left untreated, dental disease can even shorten your loved one’s life.
The good news is, with the right support, this can all be prevented.
The professional dentistry services at Victoria Road Animal Hospital include both routine, preventative care as well as advanced treatment for existing oral conditions.
Some common signs of dental disease in companion animals include, but aren’t limited to:
- Bad breath
- Excessive drooling
- Dropping food
- Sudden disinterest in chew toys
- Loss of appetite
- Swollen or painful face
- Pawing at the mouth
- Yellow, broken, loose or missing teeth
- Gums that are red, swollen or bleeding
If your pet is exhibiting any of these signs, it’s time to schedule an exam. We’ll identify the problem and address it promptly, improving the prognosis for your loved one. We’ll also show you how you can help keep your pet’s teeth and gums healthy and disease-free year-round.
You deserve to enjoy lots of close cuddles with your pet. The comprehensive dental services at Victoria Road Animal Hospital can help get you there!
Victoria Road Animal Hospital
222 Victoria Road South
Guelph ON N1E 5R1
Phone: 519-763-9990
Fax: 519-763-3756
Also serving Grange Hill East, ON and surrounding areas.
Working Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00AM – 6:00PM
9:00AM – 2:00PM every other Saturday for food and medication sales (call to enquire availability)
My partner and I have had great experiences at Victoria Road Animal Hospital after switching from a different vet clinic that we felt didn't care as much for our kitties. At each visit that we have had at Victoria Road AH, they have gone above and beyond to make us feel like they care about our cats. Recently, one of our cats had stopped eating for multiple days. At the appointment, the Dr took the time and effort to explain our treatment options and, later, explained the results of the bloodwork that was run. They always listen to our concerns and it has never felt like the appointments are rushed, even standard appts like annual vaccines. The front end staff are also very welcoming and friendly. Thank you for all the work you do! :)Andrea B2024-01-31Best vetinarians everRobert Fagundes2023-11-27Very caring vet clinic, from the reception to the vet, everyone is so kind and really seems to care about your pets well being. Thank you for the emergency care you provided Stevie this past week.Krista Carrigan2023-11-05Good and friendly service.Przemysław Pawluk2023-10-26I feel very grateful to be a client of VRAH and would give them 6/5 starts if I could. The entire staff are absolutely phenomenal and clearly love and care for each of their patients as their own. As the guardian of a very difficult fear reactive dog, it means a lot that this team sees him for the great dog he is, despite his challenges, and they are always willing to meet him where he is at. Drs Harris, Melillo, and Buchanan have all been extremely supportive and patient with our boy, and have always gracefully allowed us to cut appointments short if he is too overwhelmed. The RVTs and vet assistant/client care staff are beyond exceptional as well, they treat even the smallest concerns with great care. The VRAH team are so communicative and ensure that you always understand what and why they recommend for your pet and always provide owners with all of the appropriate options. Normally I am not in the room for procedures, however today I was present and want to specifically express my appreciation for Dr Buchanan, RVT Emma, and Anna for their wonderfully compassionate, expert work with Whiskey today, and their thoughtful advice and help with Rye. Truly a top class hospital that I feel very safe entrusting my four-legged family member’s health with.Lori Ogilvie2023-06-16Dr Harris is super helpful and explains everything very well. We go for both our 17 year old dog and 4 year old dog.Amanda Scapinello2023-04-12
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