Bright Smiles Mean Healthy Pets!

At Westside Veterinary Hospital, we practice a pets-as-family approach.  When it comes to dentistry, there's no exception.  Just as in people, your pet's oral health is directly tied to their internal health.  If periodontitis is allowed to build up in your pet, their organs, especially their heart, liver, and kidneys, age at an accelerated pace!  As such, dentistry is one of the core foundations for your pet to live a long, healthy life, so read on about how we can and do help your loved ones maintain the best dental health possible.  

Prevention First

• Start young - Like in children, starting with "baby teeth" and continued care throughout their lives gives the best chance at avoiding periodontal disease
• Daily routine - Every day of the week needs dental hygiene for it to work.  We brush our teeth twice daily, and so should your pets... but HOW?!  Read below for all the options you need
• Routine cleaning and polish - Even with daily oral care, tartar and gingivitis may eventually build to a stage we need to intervene and reset the clock on your pet's health.  Small breed dogs often need YEARLY cleanings while larger breeds can sometimes maintain their oral health a few years longer.

No way to brush? No problem!

Dental Diets

A staple in oral health!  Every pet without another ailment should really be on this!  Twice daily plaque control without all the work.
- Hills t/d - 
- Royal Canin Dental -
- Purina DH (dental health) -

Dental Chews

Between the prescription strength of Oravet Chews preferred by our doctors to the multitude of Veterinary Oral Health Council (VOHC) approved chewables, let your pet's own drive to gnaw clean their teeth for you!

Dental Topicals

This category has the most options, but also involves the most work... VOHC approved gels, sprays, and wipes require daily use but can be used to enhance your dog or cat's mouth, reduce gingivitis, AND freshen breath directly.